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 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
Professional Experience
Co-Founder & CTO – Marz Innovations Limited
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 using React and Laravel stacks, serving thousands of monthly active users.
Projects
Marz Innovations
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MarzPay
Co-built a complete payment platform for businesses and individuals—mobile money (MTN, Airtel), payment links, float management, send money, APIs, and webhooks. Powers 50k+ transactions for businesses across Uganda.
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Uniwealth
Co-built a savings and fundraising platform with personal, group, and target savings, plus investment features—helping users manage finances and community goals in Uganda.
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Vuga
Co-built a fintech app for fuel loans, money saving, and convenient transactions—partnering with Stabex, MTN, Airtel, and transport networks to serve 1,100+ active motorists.
Client & Work Projects
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Quisat
Developed and maintained a modern educational and assessment platform with scalable frontend and backend architecture.
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Kashtre
Built fintech-related digital solutions with secure transaction workflows and responsive user experiences.
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LMK Venture
Developed and supported membership and investment management functionalities for the LMK Venture platform.
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Whisp Health Africa
Built and maintained healthcare-related digital systems focused on accessibility, user management, and operational efficiency.
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Stabex App
Full-stack development of the mobile app for energy sector operations, handling 5k+ daily transactions.
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Stabex USSD
USSD integration across Airtel, MTN, and Africa's Talking for seamless mobile services.
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Stabex Attendant App
Built the attendant mobile application for operational efficiency, improving workflow by 30%.
Education
Ridge Grammar Primary School – Primary (2009-2011)
Midland High School Kawempe – O-Level (2012-2017)
Mita College Kawempe – A-Level (2017-2018)
Makerere University – BSc Computer Science (2019-2024)
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.
Referees
Anthony Kipkurui
Head of Operations – Velocity Technologies
Email: anthony.kipkurui@velocitytech.co.ke
Phone: +256759921002 / +256761000259
Denis Natugasha
CEO – ThinkX Software
Email: anishinani@thinkxsoftware.com
Phone: +256772093837 / +256702813986
Testimonials
"Katende Nicholas has been an exceptional Full Stack Developer at Velocity Technologies. He consistently delivers high-quality mobile applications and USSD integrations, with strong expertise in payment systems and performance optimization. His work has directly supported our operations serving over 10,000 users, and he is reliable, detail-oriented, and a valuable member of our technical team."
Anthony Kipkurui
Head of Operations – Velocity Technologies
"I have worked with Nicholas on complex web and fintech projects and can confidently recommend him as a skilled and professional developer. He demonstrates strong proficiency in React, Laravel, and secure payment integrations, communicates clearly with stakeholders, and delivers solutions that meet both technical and business requirements. He would be an asset to any organization seeking a committed full stack engineer."
Denis Natugasha (Anish)
CEO – ThinkX Software
Contact Me
- 📞 +256 759 983853 (WhatsApp available)
- 📍 Kampala, Uganda
- 📧 katznicho@gmail.com
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