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Patrick Kilonzo

23 · Full-Stack Engineer · Researcher · Nerd

Tech stack I use

Tools and technologies I work with to ship meaningful products.

Next.js
React
TSTypeScript
Node.js
Express
Tailwind CSS
PostgreSQL
Docker
Git
Python

Also familiar with

Other tools in the orbit.

GitHub Contributions

@ai-patrick

GitHub contribution chart

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Proof of Work

Things I've shipped that I'm proud of.

Full-Stack · Web3

Alina906Vibes — Blockchain-Powered Rental Platform

A premium property rental marketplace for Kenya — Nairobi, Mombasa, Diani and beyond. Bookings are secured on-chain via Polygon Amoy, with wallet-based authentication, KYC verification, and an interactive map.

ReactNode.jsPolygonWeb3Netlify
Backend · API

Alina906Vibes — Backend & Smart Contract Layer

The server and blockchain backbone of Alina906Vibes. Handles property listings, availability, booking logic, identity verification, and on-chain transaction coordination via Polygon Amoy smart contracts.

Node.jsExpressSolidityPolygonPostgreSQL
Full-Stack

Car Yard — Vehicle Marketplace

A full-stack car listing and marketplace platform. Browse, search, and manage vehicle inventory with a clean interface built for buyers and dealers alike.

ReactNode.jsExpressPostgreSQL

Blogs

Writing about what I build and what I learn.

Why I stopped using useEffect for data fetching
Mar 2025
Building a payment API that handles East African edge cases
Jan 2025
The case for co-locating your database migrations
Nov 2024
Docker Compose for local dev: a practical guide
Sep 2024

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