Kelvin Akaba

Software Engineer

I turn ideas into pixel-perfect digital experiences and build powerful backend systems users can trust.

About

I’ve always been curious about how things work. One day I decided to learn coding to build a small app, and before I knew it, I was building full-stack projects. Fast-forward to today, and I've had the privilege of building software for an marketing agency, a start-up, and an educational management system.

My main focus these days is building accessible user interfaces for our users at CediRates. I most enjoy building software in the sweet spot where design and engineering meet — things that look good but are also built well under the hood.

When I'm not at the computer, I'm usually, reading, hanging out with my friends, or playing/watching football.

Experience

  1. 2023 — Present

    Build and maintain critical components used to construct CediRate's frontend, across the whole product. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and product managers, to implement and advocate for best practices in web accessibility.

    • Next.js
    • TypeScript
    • Tailwind
  2. 2024 — 2025

    Contributed to multiple Next.js projects, including CMS-integrated websites and eCommerce applications. Ensured efficient content workflows with Sanity CMS, backend solutions with MongoDB, Express, Node.js, and deployments on Vercel, delivering high-impact web applications.

    • React
    • Next.js
    • WordPress
    • TypeScript
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