Hi, I am Collins Muka

A passionate full-stack developer specializing in building exceptional digital experiences.

About Me

Developer workspace with code editor and ambient lighting showing my development environment

I am a full-stack developer with a passion for creating beautiful, functional, and user-centered digital experiences. With vast knowledge and experience in technology, I am always looking for new and innovative ways to bring my clients' visions to life.

I believe that design is about making things look visually appealing, solving problems and creating intuitive, enjoyable experiences for users.

When I am not in front of a computer screen, I am probably hiking, reading, or searching for the perfect cup of coffee.

My Projects

Real-time Messaging App

A Slack-inspired messaging application with real-time chat functionality, user authentication, and persistent data storage. Features dark mode and modern UI design.

Next.js

Firebase

Tailwind CSS

Authentication

Demo

Collins AI

An advanced AI chat application with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) capabilities. Fetches data from external APIs and leverages AI integration to provide intelligent, context-aware responses with a beautiful user interface.

Fetch API

AI Integration

RAG

Next.js

Demo

Movie Search Application

A dynamic movie search platform that fetches and displays detailed film information from an external API. Features include real-time search, comprehensive movie details, and a responsive dark theme interface.

React.js

API Integration

Responsive Design

State Management

Demo

Professional Certifications

I have invested over 2400 hours in professional development to build a strong foundation in both frontend and backend technologies. These certifications represent my commitment to mastering the core skills needed to deliver reliable, high-quality web applications that solve real-world problems.

Responsive Web Design

freeCodeCamp • October 2023

Comprehensive certification covering HTML5, CSS3, responsive design principles, accessibility standards, and modern layout techniques including Flexbox and CSS Grid.

HTML5

CSS3

Responsive Design

Accessibility

Flexbox

Verify Certification

JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures

freeCodeCamp • August 2024

Advanced certification demonstrating proficiency in JavaScript programming, algorithm design, data structures implementation, and problem-solving methodologies.

JavaScript

Algorithms

Data Structures

Problem Solving

ES6+

Verify Certification

Front End Development Libraries

freeCodeCamp • March 2024

Specialized certification in modern frontend frameworks and libraries, including React, Redux, Bootstrap, and SASS, with emphasis on component-based architecture and state management.

React

Redux

Bootstrap

SASS

jQuery

Verify Certification

Back End Development and APIs

freeCodeCamp • May 2024

Comprehensive certification in server-side development, covering Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and RESTful API design principles for building scalable and secure backend services.

Node.js

Express

MongoDB

REST APIs

Authentication

Verify Certification

Skills & Technologies

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Next.js

Vue.js

Node.js

Express

Python

Django

Flask

Java

PHP

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

GraphQL

Tailwind CSS

Firebase

AWS

Vercel

Grafana

Prometheus

Supabase

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Next.js

Vue.js

Node.js

Express

Python

Django

Flask

Java

PHP

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

GraphQL

Tailwind CSS

Firebase

AWS

Vercel

Grafana

Prometheus

Supabase

Get In Touch

I am currently available for freelance work and collaboration. If you have a project that you want to get started, think you need my help with something, or just want to say hello, then get in touch.

collins.muka+devportolio@strathmore.edu

github.com/coll254-strath