Francis Mwangi Kienji

Professional Summary

ICT Diploma student and self-driven full-stack developer based in Murang'a County, Kenya, with hands-on experience designing and deploying production web platforms (Node.js/Express, React, TiDB/MySQL) for education and community impact, including an award-winning events platform and a live AI-guided interview tool. Founder of FK Systems Africa, a software engineering and digital skills agency. Combines technical build capability with certified training across digital marketing, content writing, AI, and graphic design — equally comfortable coordinating programs and executing the technical work behind them.

Education

ICT Diploma — Kigumo Technical and Vocational College (KTVC), Murang'a County, KenyaOngoing

Relevant coursework: C/C++, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, Node.js, Python

Experience

ICT Support Technician — Kigumo Bendera Senior SchoolAugust 2026 – Present (Industrial Attachment)

Provide day-to-day ICT support across school offices and classrooms; setup and maintain the ICT Lab network.
Audited the school's legacy MS Access dorm/boarding management system, identifying data-integrity gaps (no audit trail, hard deletes) affecting over 600 students/dorms/beds.
Scoping and building a modernized replacement (React, TiDB/MySQL, bcryptjs) covering student, dorm, bed-allocation, and reporting workflows.

Freelance Web Developer — Self-employed / via FK Systems AfricaMay 2026 – Present

Deliver full-stack web development projects remotely for learning institutions while completing a full-time ICT Diploma, using Node.js/Express, Django, and MySQL/TiDB.

Freelance Graphic DesignerJan – Nov 2025

Produced event posters, brand kits, and social media assets for institutions like churches and individual businesses using Canva and AI-assisted design tools.

Skills

Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, C/C++, HTML/CSS, Node.js/Express, Django, React, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS
Databases: MySQL, TiDB
Tools & Platforms: Git/GitHub, n8n (workflow automation), Cloudinary, Auth0, Canva, Cisco Packet Tracer
AI & Data: Prompt engineering, agentic frameworks, AI ethics & governance, data analytics fundamentals, IBM Granite models
Digital & Communication: Digital marketing, content writing & virtual assistance, AI-assisted graphic design

Projects & Ventures

Kigumo TVC College Website kigumotvc.ac.ke

Designed, built, and deployed the official college website (Node.js/Express, TiDB, Cloudinary), then managed a full hosting migration from Railway to cPanel via Webcom Kenya, serving approx. 150 students/staff/visitors with no downtime reported.

EventHub 1st Place — Software Application Development, 2026 KATTI Mount Kenya West Region TVET Fair

Built an events management platform (Node.js, TiDB) handling about 10 events simultaneously, placing 1st among 20+ projects and advancing to the national round.

SkillNarrate skill-narrate.vercel.app

Built an AI-guided interview platform that converts TVET/technical students' projects into polished professional outputs through an adaptive conversational flow, using Next.js, Supabase, and Google Gemini (used by 5 students so far).

Kigumo Bendera Dorm System (Kibei Dorm System) React / TiDB / Auth0

Rebuilding Kigumo Bendera Senior School's legacy MS Access dorm/boarding management system as a free, mobile-responsive web app with role-based access, full audit trails, and automated bed-distribution constraints across 600+ beds.

FK Systems Africa Founder — Murang'a County, Kenya

Founded and operated a software engineering and digital skills agency, building the brand identity and Node.js/Express/MySQL company site.

Certifications & Training

Power Learn Project (PLP) Africa — 16-Week Software Development Program (Python, SQL & Database Design, Startup Building for Developers, Full-Stack Web Development – MERN)
Power Learn Project (PLP) Africa — AI Safari: Agentic Frameworks, Automation, Prompt Engineering & AI Ethics/Governance
IBM SkillsBuild — IBM Granite Models for Software Development
Moringa School — Artificial Intelligence Part Time Course
ICT Authority Kenya (with Salaam, Pathways Technologies & Data Breed Africa) — Foundational AI, AI Training, and Data Analytics Training
Cisco Networking Academy — Getting Started with Cisco Packet Tracer
Women in Digital Business (ILO/ITC, with Microsoft) — Digital Marketing & Digital Skills Foundations Programme
Ajira Digital / Ministry of Labour & Social Protection — AI for Graphic Design; Digital Marketing Training & Mentorship; Content Writing & Virtual Assistance
Kigumo TVC ICT Workshop, Edition 1

Leadership & Affiliations

Power Learn Project (PLP) Africa — Alumnus and active community member
Participant, Nyeri National Polytechnic skills competition — Software Development category

Referees

Available upon request.