About Me
I’m a Full Stack Developer with 6 years of coding experience and 5 years professional work experience. I specialize in building frontend apps using React and React Native (TypeScript), and backend REST APIs with Laravel. I also handle any kind of payment integrations including Airtel, MTN, Pegasus, and Interswitch, processing thousands of transactions securely. Proficient in CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments for efficient development workflows. I'm passionate about crypto and forex trading, combining this knowledge to build secure fintech applications. Always learning, always evolving.
- Full Stack Web and Mobile Development
- Interactive Front End as per design
- React, React Native & Redux
- Building REST APIs with Laravel
- Database management
- Crypto and Forex Trading Expertise
Skills
React / React Native
Laravel
TypeScript
Fintech
Trading (Crypto & Forex)
Payment Integrations
CI/CD & Automated Deployments
Education
Makerere University – BSc Computer Science (2019-2024)
Midland High School Kawempe – O-Level (2012-2017)
Mita College Kawempe – A-Level (2017-2018)
Ridge Grammar Primary School – Primary (2009-2011)
Professional Experience
CEO and Co-Founder
Built and led development of Vuga, Uniwealth, and Marzpay, focusing on fintech solutions and payment integrations for over 50k transactions.
Full Stack Developer at Velocity Technologies (2022-Present)
Developed mobile apps and USSD integrations, handling payment systems and optimizing performance for 10k+ users, reducing load times by 40%.
Freelance Developer (2019-2022)
Built web and mobile apps for clients, including CarXchange and FundPoint, focusing on React and Laravel stacks, serving 5k+ monthly active users.
Certifications & Awards
- Laravel Certified Developer (2023)
- React Professional Certification - freeCodeCamp (2022)
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (2021)
Open Source
Developed an open source project providing boundless access to data about Uganda’s districts, counties, sub-counties, parishes, and villages.
Projects
Freelance Projects
-
CarXchange
Developed a car trading platform with real-time listings and secure payments, serving 2k+ users.
-
FOP International
Built an organizational website with membership management and event tracking.
-
FundPoint
Created a fintech app for funding management with secure transactions and analytics.
Work Projects
-
Stabex App
Full-stack development of the mobile app for energy sector operations, handling 5k+ daily transactions.
-
Stabex USSD
USSD integration across Airtel, MTN, and Africa's Talking for seamless mobile services.
-
Stabex Attendant App
Built the attendant mobile application for operational efficiency, improving workflow by 30%.
Contact Me
- 📞 0781230949 / 0759983853
- 📧 katznicho@gmail.com
Testimonials
"Nicholas delivered an outstanding app ahead of schedule!"
-Mr Shema
"His expertise in fintech is unmatched."
- Mayanja
Connect with me: