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class Merlyn:
    role         = ["Backend Engineer", "Security Researcher"]
    stack        = ["TypeScript", "Python", "JavaScript", "C", "Shell"]
    databases    = ["MongoDB", "PostgreSQL"]
    infra        = ["Cloudflare Workers", "REST APIs", "DevOps", "Linux"]
    domains      = ["Security Tooling", "Health Tech", "Travel Tech", "E-commerce"]
    building     = ["Bubbble", "AfyaMama", "boldadventures"]
    certified    = "ALX Africa Software Engineering"
    currently    = "Open to remote backend & security internships"

My engineering journey started in 2023 with systems-level fundamentals — memory management, shell scripting, and disciplined C programming through the ALX Africa Software Engineering program. From there I progressed through higher-level languages, backend architecture, and DevOps practices. Today I build production-grade full-stack applications, security tooling, and automation systems, with a particular focus on secure-by-design software and health technology.

Languages

Backend & APIs

Databases

DevOps & Tools

A comprehensive security testing toolkit with both CLI and web dashboard interfaces. Built for security professionals, penetration testers, and developers to identify vulnerabilities across web applications and APIs. Supports automated scanning workflows, custom payload injection, and structured report generation — making it suitable for both ad-hoc assessments and repeatable CI/CD security gates.

Python Security CLI Web Dashboard Penetration Testing API Security

Secure and comprehensive web application designed to help expectant mothers track their pregnancy journey, connect with other moms, receive personalised guidance on nutrition and exercise, and consult with healthcare professionals. Data security and privacy are first-class concerns throughout — including encrypted storage, role-based access control, and HTTPS-only API communication.

TypeScript Health Tech Full Stack Secure Web App Telemedicine

A platform designed to connect outdoor enthusiasts with guided biking and hiking adventures. Features a complete booking system, payment processing, and enterprise-grade security. The backend handles concurrent reservation logic, payment provider integration, and audit logging to meet commercial reliability requirements.

JavaScript Node.js Booking System Payment Processing Security

High-performance MERN e-commerce architecture built with TypeScript. Features a dual-backend system, Cloudflare Workers edge proxying, and secure RESTful API integration. Optimised for scalability and production-readiness. The edge layer handles geo-routing and rate limiting before requests reach the origin, significantly reducing latency for distributed traffic.

TypeScript Node.js MongoDB Cloudflare Workers REST API

A fully automated system that processes PDF class notes into structured study materials with diagrams and interactive illustrations. Parses raw lecture PDFs, extracts key concepts, generates summarised outlines, and produces visual aids — reducing manual preparation time significantly for students and educators.

Python Automation PDF Processing AI Education Tech