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AKONKWA LWAMBWA NILS

Software Engineer

Building resilient systems at the intersection of automation, ML, and product.

Selected Work

A curated selection of systems, custom integrations, and developer tooling built with a focus on automation, machine learning, and clean product architectures.

Eventas

Live

Location-based nightlife and event discovery platform with real-time social heatmaps.

Eventas Screenshot
React NativeExpoTypeScriptFirebaseGoogle Maps API

Investor-Facing Mining Cooperative Website

Live

Professional, credibility-driven website for COMRS.

Investor-Facing Mining Cooperative Website Screenshot
ReactNext.jsTailwind CSS

FocusLearn

Completed

Adaptive learning companion app designed to support college students with ADHD through task management and study aids.

FocusLearn Screenshot
ReactNext.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSFirebase

Swahili Conversational AI Bot

Completed

Local LLaMA & Distil models focused on language accessibility and performance.

Swahili Conversational AI Bot Screenshot
PyTorchHugging FaceFastAPIOllama3

Hairstyle Try-On App

Completed

Dataset creation and model improvement for better representation of black men.

Hairstyle Try-On App Screenshot
Stable DiffusionPythonReact Native

Human-in-the-Loop Telegram Loan System

In Progress

Workflow-based automation with human decision checkpoints for risk control.

Human-in-the-Loop Telegram Loan System Screenshot
n8nTelegram APINode.jsDocker

About

I approach software with a builder's mindset—focusing on systems, clarity, and long-term solutions.

I believe in building systems that last. My work isn't just about writing code; it's about understanding the problem space deeply and designing solutions that are robust and scalable.

Experience across automation, machine learning, and product engineering has taught me that the best solutions often come from the intersection of disciplines. I enjoy the challenge of learning new domains and shipping value.

I value a calm, disciplined approach to engineering. No hype, no fluff—just consistent, high-quality execution.

Looking Ahead

One project and one coffee at a time, I am commited to creating solutions and making the world an easier and better place to live.

Skills

languages

TypeScriptPythonSQLHTML/CSS

frameworks

ReactNext.jsNode.jsFastAPIReact Native

ml & data

PyTorchHugging FaceLLMsStable Diffusion

automation

n8nDockerGitCI/CD

infrastructure

NetlifyFirebaseAWS (Basic)

Contact

I am open to discuss interesting contracts, full-time positions, or system design consulting.