I'm a passionate Python/Django Backend Developer from Kenya, focused on building fast, secure, and scalable backend systems. I enjoy turning ideas into real working products — APIs, e-commerce backends, authentication systems, automation scripts, and SaaS tools.
I’m currently looking for internship, remote junior roles, or real-world projects to improve my skills and grow my portfolio.
- 🧱 Build REST APIs with Django & Django Rest Framework
- 🛒 Develop e-commerce backends (products, orders, payments, categories)
- 🔐 Implement authentication (JWT/Auth, Google Auth, Knox, OAuth)
- ⚙️ Create automation scripts and backend utilities
- 🗃️ Work with databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
- 🎯 Build M-Pesa integrations for payments
- 🛠️ Deploy on Render, Railway, DigitalOcean, Netlify, and GitHub Pages
Languages:
Python • JavaScript • SQL
Backend:
Django • Django Rest Framework • FastAPI (learning)
Database:
PostgreSQL • MySQL • MongoDB
Frontend:
React • Redux (in progress)
Tools:
Docker • Git & GitHub • Postman • Firebase Storage
Backend for a school supply platform where parents choose county → school → grade → and get auto-generated product bundles.
Tech: Django, DRF, JWT, PostgreSQL
👉 Coming soon: Deployment & docs
Backend powering categories, posts, authentication, search, and admin tools for a Kenyan-style Tuko news platform.
Products, categories, bundles, flash deals, cart, orders, and Google login.
Python scripts for scraping, email automation, GitHub cleanup, and CSV data processors.
- Building SaaS products using Django + AI
- M-Pesa STK Push integration
- React frontends for backend APIs
- Prompt engineering for automating workflows
I'm actively looking for:
- Internships (remote or local)
- Freelance backend projects
- Startup collaborations
- Open source contributions
📧 Email: [email protected] 🔗 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/victormidega 🐙 GitHub: https://github.com/vvact
I write code from the ghetto — but aiming global.
I believe you can start with nothing and still build something big.
If you like my work, feel free to ⭐ my projects or connect on LinkedIn!