Available for new opportunities

Hello, I'm Abdoul.

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For the past 5+ years, I've been turning ideas into real products, from fintech platforms handling millions in transactions to tools people rely on every day. I thrive on hard problems, clean architecture, and building software that simply works.

Technologies I Work With

React
TypeScript
Next.js
Node.js
Python
Tailwind CSS
PostgreSQL
Docker
Git
MongoDB
AWS
JavaScript
React
TypeScript
Next.js
Node.js
Python
Tailwind CSS
PostgreSQL
Docker
Git
MongoDB
AWS
JavaScript

About Me

I'm a software developer who cares about the details. Over the past 5+ years, I've worked across the full stack, building payment systems, shipping internal tools, and scaling products that real users depend on.

I don't just write code that works. I write code that other developers actually want to work with. Whether it's a greenfield project or an inherited codebase, my goal is the same: leave it better than I found it.

How I Work

OwnershipI don't wait to be told. If something's broken, I fix it. If something's unclear, I ask.
ClaritySimple code beats clever code. If it needs a comment to explain, it probably needs a rewrite.
ShippingDone is better than perfect. I'd rather put something real in front of users and iterate than plan forever.

My Journey

The Beginning

First Lines of Code

Wrote my first program and got hooked on the feedback loop. Change something, see the result. That never stopped being exciting.

Building Foundations

Going Full-Stack

Didn't want to own just half the product. Learned backend and infrastructure so I could build things end to end, no hand-offs needed.

Professional Growth

Real-World Impact

Built fintech platforms processing real transactions, internal tools that teams depend on daily, and systems designed to scale.

Today

Shipping What Matters

Now I care less about what's new and more about what's right. The best technology choices are the ones you don't notice.

What I'm Into Right Now

Integrating AI tooling into my development workflow, going deeper into system design and distributed architectures, and building side projects that have no deadline and no rules.

Skills & Expertise

The tools and technologies I use to bring products to life.

01

Frontend Development

I build interfaces that feel fast and work everywhere. From component architecture to smooth animations to pixel-perfect layouts, I sweat the details users notice but can't quite name. If a user interacts with it, I've probably built something like it.

ReactTypeScriptNext.jsTailwind CSSFramer Motion
02

Backend & APIs

REST APIs, background jobs, auth flows, payment integrations. I design backends that are easy to extend and hard to break, with data models that make sense six months later.

Node.jsPythonJavaSpring BootExpressFastAPIPostgreSQLMongoDBRedis
03

Cloud & Infrastructure

CI/CD pipelines, containerized applications, and deployments the team can trust. If it runs in production, it should be monitored, reproducible, and easy to roll back.

AWSDockerGitHub ActionsVercelLinux
04

Mobile Development

Cross-platform apps built on React Native and Expo. I keep the stack small on purpose so I can move fast, share logic with the web, and ship native-feeling experiences without the overhead of two separate codebases.

React NativeExpo

Featured Projects

A few things I've built that I'm proud of.

Author website

Patrick Nzabonimpa

A literary home for a Rwandan writer and editor.

Built a digital home for a Rwandan author to showcase published works, connect with readers, and offer editorial services. Designed to feel as personal as the writing itself.

WordPressCustom ThemePHPJavaScriptSEO
Visit live site
E-commerce storefront

Phone Inside

A premium electronics store for shoppers in Kigali.

A product-led catalogue for phones, tablets, gaming gear and accessories. Customers browse by category and order in seconds over WhatsApp, the way Kigali shoppers already like to buy.

Next.jsReactTailwind CSSSupabaseVercel
Visit live site
Spa & wellness

Mugisha Spa

A calm, photography-led website for a luxury spa in Kicukiro.

Designed to feel like the spa itself: soft tones, generous space and clear treatment menus with prices, so guests can pick a treatment and book in a couple of taps.

Next.jsReactTailwind CSSVercelSEO
Visit live site

Let's Work Together

Have a project in mind, a role to fill, or just want to talk shop? I'd love to hear what you're working on.

abdoulniyigena@gmail.com
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Based in Kigali, Rwanda

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