Collins

Hi There,
I'm Collins Otieno

i am into

About Me
Collins Otieno - Full Stack Developer & Electrical Engineer Nairobi Kenya

About Me

Collins Otieno - Full Stack Developer & Electrical Engineer

Collins Otieno

Full Stack Developer & Electrical Engineer

Nairobi, Kenya

+254768581254

c.otieno@digitalleap.africa

Who I Am

Full-Stack Web Developer and NITA-certified Electrical Engineer pursuing Bachelor of Technology in Communication and Computer Networks at The Technical University of Kenya.

What I Do

I build modern web applications using Laravel, PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript. Notable projects include Digital Leap Africa, News254, MaliMall, and UniExamHelper AI assistant.

Current Focus

Co-founder of Digital Leap Africa, providing electrical installation services, and tutoring web development. Eager to collaborate on cutting-edge tech projects.

Download Resume Get In Touch

Skills & Abilities

Web Development

PHP
PHP
Laravel
Laravel
MySQL
MySQL
JavaScript
JavaScript
HTML5
HTML5
CSS3
CSS3

Frontend Frameworks

ReactJS
ReactJS
TypeScript
TypeScript
Bootstrap
Bootstrap

Backend & Desktop

Python
Python
Django
Django
PyQt

Tools & Deployment

GitHub
GitHub
Vercel
Vercel
Netlify
Netlify

Electrical Engineering

Solar Installation
Electrical Wiring
Motor Repairs
M-Pesa API
M-Pesa API

My Education

Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.

Technical University of Kenya

Bachelor of Technology Communication And Computer Networks

The Technical University Of Kenya

2023-2027 | Pursuing

ALX Cyber Security

Cyber Security

ALX

2025-Present | Pursuing

ALX AI Career

AI Career Essentials

ALX

2025-Present | Pursuing

St Kizito Electrical Training

Electrical and Solar Installation

St.Kizito

2023-2024 | Completed

Sawagongo Boys High School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Sawagongo Boys High School

2019-2022 | Completed

Karapul Primary School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education

Karapul Primary School

2014-2018 | Completed

Blogs & Events

Read my latest blog posts and stay updated with upcoming events and workshops.

Visit Blogs

Gallery

Explore my project screenshots, electrical work, and event photos in the gallery.

View Gallery

Projects Showcase

News254 – Laravel News Platform

A modern, fully-featured news management system built with Laravel. Features include mobile-responsive design, advanced SEO, social sharing, WebP optimization, and dark mode interface.

View Code

MaliMall — Kenyan Artisan E-Commerce Platform

MaliMall is a PHP–MySQL e-commerce platform designed to help Kenyan artisans showcase and sell handcrafted products. Features user and artisan accounts, product uploads with admin approval, responsive Bootstrap interface, secure M-Pesa payments.

View Code

Zynk — Social Media Platform

Zynk is a Twitter-style social media platform built with PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, and CSS. Features light/dark themes, infinite scrolling, cached trending topics, real-time interaction via AJAX, and a fully responsive interface.

View Code

UniExamHelper — AI-Powered Exam Assistant

UniExamHelper is a modern web application that helps university students solve exam questions using AI. Built with React + TypeScript, it delivers fast, intelligent, and highly accessible exam support across all devices.

View Code

Snakes & Ladders — Web Game

A modern, web-based Snakes & Ladders game built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Features smooth animations, dice-roll effects, mobile-responsive design, and two game modes—play with a friend or against the computer.

Play Code

Digital Leap Africa — Live Learning & Career Platform

A Laravel & MySQL LMS empowering African youth with expert-led courses, career opportunities, real-world projects, and community engagement. Features include certifications, gamification, job board, forum, digital library, and a full admin CMS.

Visit Code

Professional Experience

"Every experience in your life is orchestrated to teach you something you need to move forward."

Co-Founder

Digital Leap Africa

January 2025 - Present
  • Co-founded Digital Leap Africa with Evans Osumba, aiming to empower African youth through technology education, expert-led courses, real-world projects, and career opportunities.
  • Led the development of a fully functional LMS platform with web development, design, backend, and deployment responsibilities.
  • Implemented advanced features including ALX-style enrollment, gamification system, certification issuance, job board, forum, digital library, blog, and admin CMS for site management.

Electrical Installation & Repair Engineer

AQUANTUO Shippers Kenya, Nairobi

2025 - Present
  • Conduct electrical installations and repair services along Gil Gil Road, Nairobi.
  • Maintain commercial electrical systems and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Tutoring - Web Development

LEA Foundation

2025 - Present

Voluntary Tutoring Students in Web Development at Mukuru Slums Development Project

Freelance Electrical Engineer & Web Developer

Personal Projects

2025 - Present
  • Designed and developed the News254 website.
  • Built the Digital Leap Africa platform using Laravel & MySQL, featuring LMS functionality, gamification, career resources, and community engagement.

Freelance Electrical Technician

Residential & Commercial Clients

2024 - 2025
  • Provided electrical installation, repair, and maintenance services for private residences and commercial facilities.
  • Handled troubleshooting, rewiring, and system upgrades for various clients across Nairobi.

Solar & Electrical Technician

St. Kizito VTI, Kibera & Commercial Factories, Njiru

2023 - 2024
  • Installed solar systems at St. Kizito VTI and a secondary school in Kibera, including wiring, panel installation, and system testing.
  • Performed machine and motor repairs and installations for plastic crushing factories in Njiru.
  • Conducted freelance electrical installation and repair work for private residences in Tassia, Embakasi.

Electrical Engineering Intern

Private & Commercial Residences

2022

Assisted in performing electrical installations and maintenance in both private and commercial residences, gaining practical experience in wiring, troubleshooting, safety protocols, and residential electrical systems.

Get in Touch

Contact Collins Otieno - Full Stack Developer & Electrical Engineer Kenya

Keep Rising 🚀

Connect with Collins Odhiambo Otieno!

Quick Links

Home About Skills Education Work Experience Contact

Get In Touch

+254 768 581 254 c.otieno@digitalleap.africa

© 2025 Collins Odhiambo Otieno. All rights reserved.

Designed with by Collins Otieno