Passion Fuels Purpose! 

Turning code into impact, one pixel at a time.

BIOGRAPHY

My name is Kevin Julu, but most people know me as Ghost. I'm a web developer and UI/UX designer based in Nairobi, Kenya, with a genuine love for building digital experiences that don't just look good, but actually make sense to the people using them.

I've spent the last 7+ years designing and developing websites, apps, and full-blown platforms, always sitting at the intersection of clean design and solid functionality. To me, good design isn't about fancy visuals or trends. It's about clarity, flow, and solving real problems in a way that feels effortless for the user.

Whether I'm deep in front-end code, refining a user journey, or rethinking how a product should work from the ground up, my focus stays the same: keep it intuitive, modern, and human-first. Tech should feel helpful, not complicated.

Outside client work, I run Tech With Julu (techwithjulu.com), a tech blog where I share what I'm learning about software development, emerging technologies, and my curiosity-driven love for space. From earlier projects like Vidphile to what I'm building now, I'm always experimenting, learning, and pushing myself to get better at the craft.

If you've got an idea you care about, I bring the skills, curiosity, and mindset to help turn it into something clean, fast, and built for real people. Let's make something worth using.

Kevin Julu
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satisfied clients

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projects completed

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Years of experience

Skills

Web
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
ReactJS
NextJS
GatsbyJS
Github
Web Design
Figma
Firebase
Tawilwind CSS

Experience

  • FOR SALE

    Lead Developer & Architect @Grace Chapel Platform

    2024-Present|Nairobi, Kenya

    A modern, full-stack church management platform designed for the Kenyan context, featuring M-PESA integration, Gemini AI intelligence, and a responsive public-facing website. Built as a scalable SaaS product ready for deployment.

    Next.jsTailwind CSSM-PESA APIGemini AIPostgreSQLPrisma
  • Founder @Tech With Julu

    2024-Present|Nairobi, Kenya

    Created and running a tech blog focused on sharing knowledge about software development, emerging technologies, and space exploration. Building a community of tech enthusiasts through insightful articles, tutorials, and discussions on cutting-edge innovations in the tech industry.

    Next.jsMDXTailwind CSSVercelSEO
  • Lead Frontend Developer @Bloom Tech

    2019-2021|Nairobi, Kenya

    Led the frontend development team in building modern, responsive web applications. Implemented cutting-edge UI/UX designs, optimized performance, and mentored junior developers. Introduced component-driven development and improved load times by 40%.

    ReactReduxSassJestWebpack
  • Co-Founder & CTO @Vidphile

    2018-2020|Nairobi, Kenya

    Founded a video streaming platform focused on African content. Built the entire tech stack from scratch using React, Node.js, and MongoDB. Scaled the platform to support 10,000+ concurrent users and implemented an innovative recommendation algorithm that increased user engagement by 35%.

    ReactNode.jsMongoDBSocket.ioAWS S3
  • Freelance Developer @Self-employed

    2014-2017|Nairobi, Kenya

    Built custom websites and applications while studying at university. Focused on creating affordable, maintainable solutions for small businesses and student organizations. Developed practical skills in web development and client management alongside academic studies.

    HTML/CSSJavaScriptWordPressPHPMySQL

Education

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2013-2017

BSc in Computer Science

JKUAT

Focused on the theoretical foundations of computing. Built a strong base in algorithms, system architecture, and software engineering principles.

AlgorithmsData StructuresOS DesignNetworking+2 more
2
2019

UI/UX Certification

Udemy

Deep dive into user-centric design. Learned to bridge the gap between complex code and intuitive user interfaces.

FigmaWireframingUser ResearchPrototyping
3
2020

Advanced Frontend

Udemy

Mastering the modern React ecosystem. Moved from building pages to building complex, state-driven applications.

React PatternsReduxPerformanceNext.js Intro
4
2021

AWS Serverless

Amazon Web Services

Architecting for the cloud. Understanding how to build scalable backends without managing servers.

LambdaDynamoDBAPI GatewayCognito+1 more