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Samwuel Simiyu

Backend Architect | System Designer | Problem Solver

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"I wasn't just consuming information, I was solving problems, building tools, and shaping ideas into real systems."

The Architecture Behind The Engineer

Night Coding

I build digital foundations that others can't see but everyone relies on. My journey to backend engineering wasn't a straight path, it was a discovery of purpose when code first clicked and revealed what I was meant to build.

I specialize in crafting robust backend systems where reliability isn't just a feature, it's the foundation. Every API I design, every database I optimize, and every system I architect carries the same philosophy: elegant solutions to complex problems.

My Engineering Philosophy

  • Build for tomorrow: Systems that scale with your ambition
  • Invisible excellence: The best backend work is felt, not seen
  • Thoughtful architecture: Solving problems before they exist
  • Continuous evolution: Code is never finished, only released

Behind every line of Rust, every database schema, and every API endpoint is a single question: "How will this serve the people who depend on it?" This isn't just work, it's craftsmanship with purpose.

Technical Arsenal

Core Languages

Rust  Python  TypeScript  JavaScript  C 

System Architecture

Node.js  Express.js  Django  Flask  RabbitMQ 

Data Foundations

MongoDB  PostgreSQL  MySQL 

DevOps & Infrastructure

Git  GitHub  Puppet 

My Journey: Finding Purpose Through Code

I started on a path that wasn't mine, a Bachelor of Education Degree program where memorization replaced creation. Something was missing: the ability to build, to solve, to shape ideas into reality.

Then came ALX Software Engineering, and with it, my first program. What I felt wasn't just accomplishment, it was recognition. Curiosity with direction. Problems became puzzles, not obstacles. Each bug fixed and system built aligned more with who I truly am: a builder at heart.

Rust became my language of choice not because it was trendy, but because it demanded the precision and thoughtfulness that resonated with my approach to engineering. Backend and systems work drew me in because that's where the architecture matters most where the foundations are laid that everything else depends on.

GitHub Footprint

Engineering Highlights

These projects aren't just lines of code—they're problems solved and systems crafted with purpose:

  • DNSFilter - Custom DNS filtering service built in Rust that provides network-level protection against malicious domains and content filtering capabilities
  • Rust HTTP Server - Lightweight, high-performance HTTP server implementation in Rust focused on memory safety and minimal resource consumption
  • Task Scheduler Engine - Robust task scheduling system in Rust designed for reliability and precise execution timing
  • InboxGuard (In Development) - Email deliverability solution that ensures critical messages reach their destination by navigating the complex landscape of spam filters and email protocols
  • ZetuCart - Complete e-commerce platform with optimized backend architecture for seamless inventory management and transaction processing
  • Mawonos - Specialized e-commerce system for artisans selling handcrafted ornaments and paintings, with custom catalog management for unique items
  • Open Source Contribution - Active contributor to Hteapot HTTP server, improving performance and adding new capabilities to this community-driven project

Each of these projects represents my commitment to building robust, efficient backend systems that solve real-world problems.

Let's Build Something Together

The most elegant systems are created through collaboration. I'm looking to partner with teams and projects that value:

  • Technical depth with practical impact
  • Thoughtful architecture that anticipates growth
  • Code that serves people, not just machines
  • Systems that scale with your vision

Whether you're refining an existing system or building something new, I bring both technical expertise and a human-centered approach to every project.

Connect With Me

The best architectures aren't built in isolation. Let's talk about your vision and how we might build it together.

📧 [email protected]


"The best engineers don't just write code, they solve human problems with technical solutions."

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