Hey, I'm Jonathan Gikabu, a Full-Stack Software Engineer

I’m a full-stack software engineer experienced in building production applications across frontend, backend, and cloud infrastructure. I enjoy working on systems where reliability, clarity, and scalability matter.

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About Me

I’m a Full-Stack Software Engineer building scalable, reliable, and user-centered systems. I work across multiple tech stacks, including Swift, Golang, Kotlin, and JavaScript, delivering solutions that prioritize clarity, performance, and long-term maintainability.

Work Experience

Jan 2023 – Present

Co-Founder & CTO

Univus

Nov 2018 – Dec 2022

Senior Full-Stack Engineer

E-Kraal

Oct 2016 – Oct 2018

Solutions Architect

Innovase Limited

May 2015 – Oct 2016

Principal Investigator

University of Nairobi

Latest Articles

Some of my recent thoughts on software engineering, systems, and civic tech.

Jan 3, 2026

A Deck of Priorities for Resetting and Recharging Kenya

I’m excited to share the Deck of Priorities, a structured framework for Kenya’s national progress. Presented as a deck of cards, each card highlights a clear area for action – together forming a complete guide for governance, society, the economy, and sustainability. Explore it here: Deck of Change.

Jonathan’s engineering skills and problem-solving approach completely transformed our system. He balances technical excellence with practical solutions that scale.

Sarah Chen

CTO at Bloom Finance

Working with Jonathan was seamless. He understands systems end-to-end and delivered a robust solution for our team.

Michael Rodriguez

Co-founder of Wavelength Tech

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about my work and process.