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Based in Nairobi, I’m a full-stack MERN developer and cloud engineer driven by a passion for clean architecture, reliable APIs, and systems that scale. My work blends solid backend engineering with modern frontend craft, reflecting a deep commitment to building software that just works. I bring cutting-edge cloud-native tools to every project—Kubernetes, GCP, Firebase, and CI/CD pipelines that ship fast without breaking things. I thrive on wiring up complex integrations, like QuickBooks, and believe well-engineered systems have the power to help businesses run better.

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for Freelance

MERN Stack | Cloud & DevOps

Chester Ochieng, full-stack MERN developer and cloud engineer

Chester Ochieng — Hello
I’m Ches

A FULL-STACK MERN DEVELOPER
& CLOUD ENGINEER

Chester Ochieng, full-stack MERN developer and cloud engineer
MongoDB
ExpressJS
Node.js
React /
Firebase
REST APIs & QuickBooks
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I’m a full-stack MERN developer
and cloud engineer with strong focus on building
reliable, scalable and well-integrated digital
systems.

I'm a Kenyan full-stack MERN developer
working across the whole stack—MongoDB, Express, React, and Node—while also owning the infrastructure side: Kubernetes, Google Cloud, and Firebase. My diverse skill set allows me to deliver cohesive solutions across REST API design, CI/CD pipelines, and third-party integrations like QuickBooks.

Services
01.

Backend & API Development

Robust, well-documented REST APIs built with Node.js and Express, backed by clean MongoDB data models. I design backends that stay reliable as traffic and features grow.

Node.js Express MongoDB
REST APIs Auth & Security
02.

Cloud & DevOps

From containerizing apps to running them reliably in production, I set up Kubernetes clusters, Google Cloud infrastructure, and Firebase backends, wired together with automated CI/CD pipelines.

Kubernetes Google Cloud Firebase Docker CI/CD Pipelines Monitoring
03.

Full-Stack Web Apps

End-to-end MERN applications—React frontends talking to Node/Express APIs backed by MongoDB. Fast, responsive, and built to scale from day one, with clean code that's easy to hand off or extend.

React Node.js MongoDB Express
State Management Performance Optimization
04.

Third-Party Integrations

I connect your app to the tools your business already runs on— QuickBooks, payment gateways, and other third-party APIs—so data flows cleanly between systems without manual work.

QuickBooks API Payment Gateways REST/Webhook APIs
OAuth Data Sync
Chester Ochieng, full-stack MERN developer, presenting work at Flutterwave
Full-stack MERN project delivered by Chester Ochieng

I help companies increase user retention by enhancing user experience.

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Full-stack MERN application built by Chester Ochieng
Work Showcase

Discover my
Creative Expertise

01

Payfast

REST API & Payment Integration
02

DPO Group

Cloud Deployment & CI/CD
03

Bright Co.

Full-Stack MERN Application
Teaming up with ambitious agencies
Currently working Independently
Teaming up with ambitious agencies
Open to projects and Partnerships
Teaming up with ambitious agencies

Tools & Skills

About

Skills

Frontend

  • React
  • Responsive UI
  • State Management
  • PrimeReact/Bootstrap

Backend

  • Node.js & Express
  • MongoDB
  • REST API Design
  • Authentication & Security

Cloud & DevOps

  • Kubernetes
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Firebase
  • CI/CD Pipelines

Integrations

  • QuickBooks API
  • Payment Gateway APIs
  • Webhooks & OAuth
  • Third-Party Data Sync
About

Toolbox

Node.js
92%

Node.js

JavaScript / React
95%

JavaScript / React

MongoDB
90%

MongoDB

Express.js
90%

Express.js

Kubernetes
85%

Kubernetes

Google Cloud
88%

Google Cloud

Firebase
90%

Firebase

CI/CD (Jenkins/GitHub Actions)
87%

CI/CD (Jenkins/GitHub Actions)

Docker
89%

Docker

QuickBooks API
91%

QuickBooks API

About

Experience

May. 2026 - Present

Full-Stack MERN Developer

PayServe

May. 2023 - April. 2026

Backend & Cloud Engineer

Freelance / Contract

Dec. 2020 - Apr. 2023

MERN Stack Developer

Freelance / Contract

Mar. 2017 - Dec. 2019

Junior Web Developer

Freelancing

About

Recognitions

Shipped 20+ Production Apps
Kubernetes Certified
Google Cloud Certified
( Nice! )

projects
completed
in 2 countries

080
( Ho Ho! )

Clients
satisfied and
repeating

98
( Holy Moly! )

Trending Design

#1Top
E-commerce
Landing page
Corporate website
Dashboard
How I Work

My
design thinking process

01

User Research

I begin every project by understanding the audience, business goals, and market context. Through interviews, audits, and competitor analysis, I uncover the insights that guide meaningful design decisions.

02

Define Problems

Using research findings, I identify core user pain points and business challenges. This stage helps prioritize features, establish clear objectives, and align stakeholders on what success looks like.

03

Design & Prototype

From wireframes to high-fidelity mockups, I craft visual and functional design solutions. Prototypes help visualize flows and interactions early—whether it’s a landing page, app, or full website.

04

Evaluation & Testing

I validate designs through usability testing, feedback loops, and technical reviews. This ensures the final product isn’t just beautiful, but intuitive, performant, and ready for development or launch.

Chester built
something better than we
could have imagined

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Head of Marketing, DPO Pay

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Web Design vs Web Development article by Chester Ochieng
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