MercyAdhiamboOgalo

Full-Stack Developer

I'm a full-stack developer and problem solver who turns ideas into practical, production-ready applications. I bring adaptability, integrity, and a strong sense of ownership to every project, always looking for ways to learn, improve, and deliver meaningful results.

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About me

I'm Mercy Adhiambo Ogalo, a full-stack developer , with 1+ years of experience building personal projects and client applications.

I believe being a good developer goes beyond writing code. I'm a solutions-oriented person who adapts to challenges, takes ownership, and looks for ways to make things work. I value honesty, integrity, and hard work, and I see every role as an opportunity to learn, grow, and make a meaningful contribution.

Whether I'm building software, collaborating with a team, or taking on responsibilities beyond my role, I strive to leave things better than I found them.

467 registrations handled (GSDA Summit)

4 payment gateways integrated

MERN

Django

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Collaborations

Companies & organizations I've worked with

Global Policy House (GPH)

Power Learn Project (PLP)

M-Treat Organization

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Client projects

Jay FoundationBaobab RestaurantAgriGrow FarmsM-Treat Health Organization

Professional Experience

Junior Backend Developer

Global Policy House (GPH)

February 2026 – September 2026Nairobi, Kenya · On-site

Built Django/PostgreSQL backends for Kingdom of Kush, the GPH website and the Zambia International Investment Summit, with separate registration and approval workflows for VVIPs, standard delegates and press.
Delivered a Node.js/Express/PostgreSQL backend for the GSDA Summit covering 467 registrations across 3 delegate tiers, automated check-in and transactional emails.
Shipped an admin dashboard with live analytics and bulk VVIP approval, plus Stripe, PayPal and Flutterwave integrations.
Ran Celery background tasks and Resend transactional email.

DjangoPostgreSQLNode.jsExpressCeleryResendStripePayPalFlutterwave

Volunteer MERN Stack Co-Instructor & Technical Support

Power Learn Project (PLP)

June 2025 – July 2026Nairobi, Kenya · Hybrid

Co-instructed the MERN Stack course and contributed to course content.
Ran extra coding and revision sessions for learners.
Reviewed learner projects and gave code-review feedback.
Handled technical support for the cohort.

ReactNode.jsExpressMongoDBTeachingCode Review

Full Stack Developer

Femicare Chat Agent

June 2025 – June 2025Remote · Remote

Built CRUD flows for the chat agent on the MERN stack.
Integrated AI-assisted responses into the product.

MongoDBExpress.jsReactNode.jsAI IntegrationCRUD Operations

Web Developer & Designer

Baobab Restaurant

April 2025 – May 2025Kenya · Remote

Designed and built a responsive restaurant website for Kenyan cuisine.
Added contact and reservation forms with backend integration.

DjangoHTML5CSS3JavaScriptBootstrapUI/UX Design

Web Developer Intern

M-Treat Organization

March 2025 – May 2025Kenya · Remote

Built the Django backend for the contact form and newsletter, including email notifications.
Connected the React frontend to the API with error handling.

DjangoReactREST APIEmail IntegrationNewsletter

Web Developer & Designer

Jay Foundation

January 2025 – February 2025Kenya · Remote

Shipped a charity website with M-Pesa donations.
Added automated email responses and a responsive layout.

DjangoJavaScriptM-Pesa APIBootstrapPayment Integration

Web Developer & Designer

AgriGrow Farms

December 2024 – December 2024Kenya · Remote

Built an inventory management system with role-based authentication.
Added dashboard analytics for stock and operations.

DjangoPythonMySQLBootstrapJavaScriptInventory Management

Projects

Organization Website / Events Platform

Global Policy House Official Website

Featured Project

Global Policy House Official Website

Official website for Global Policy House. I built and maintain the Django backend on PostgreSQL, including event registration and booking with Stripe, PayPal and Flutterwave payments, and backend functionality powering an admin dashboard for managing registrations and website data. Automated email notifications are sent via Resend, with background task processing handled by Celery.

Django

PostgreSQL

Celery

Resend

Stripe

PayPal

Flutterwave

Citizenship & Passport Application Platform

Kingdom of Kush Website

Featured Project

Kingdom of Kush Website

Platform for passport and citizenship applications. I developed the Django and PostgreSQL backend covering application submission, data processing and administrative management, plus the backend behind an admin dashboard for managing application data and records. Also includes an event booking system with Stripe, PayPal and Flutterwave, with Celery handling asynchronous processes and Resend sending automated emails.

Django

PostgreSQL

Celery

Resend

Stripe

PayPal

Flutterwave

StayEasy screenshot coming soon

Booking Platform

StayEasy

Featured Project

StayEasy

Booking platform with Next.js, NestJS and MongoDB. M-Pesa Daraja STK Push with async callbacks, JWT auth with role-based access, booking conflict prevention with scheduled expiry of unpaid bookings, WebSocket real-time reviews, Cloudinary and Resend.

Next.js

NestJS

MongoDB

M-Pesa Daraja

JWT

Cloudinary

Resend

Blockchain Project

Qatalyst Project

Featured Project

Qatalyst Project

Qatalyst project is a web3 platform to help people manage staff and customers in their business. Is a platform for small business owners who have a problem with managing queues due to the number. I worked on the UI design and the frontend functionality

Typescript

Tailwind CSS

Inventory Management App

AgriGrow Farms

Featured Project

AgriGrow Farms

Comprehensive inventory management system for agriculture businesses. Features role-based authentication, dashboard analytics, and efficient tracking of stock and operations.

Django

Python

MySQL

Bootstrap

JavaScript

Restaurant Website

Baobab Website

Featured Project

Baobab Website

Fully responsive restaurant website showcasing Kenyan cuisine. Features contact and reservation forms with Django backend integration and mobile-optimized design.

Django

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

Bootstrap

Health Organization App

M-treat Health Organization Site

Featured Project

M-treat Health Organization Site

Dynamic health organization website with automated email system for contact forms and newsletter functionality with subscription management.

Django

React

REST API

Email Integration

Charity Organization App

Jay Foundation

Featured Project

Jay Foundation

Charity organization website with M-Pesa payment integration for secure donations, automated email responses, and responsive design across all devices.

Django

JavaScript

M-Pesa API

Bootstrap

Interior Design Website

Lumina interiors

Featured Project

Lumina interiors

Developed a modern web application for an interior design startup to showcase their portfolio and streamline client engagement through an intuitive booking interface. The Django and React-based platform features responsive design, dynamic content management, and optimized performance for displaying high-quality interior design imagery.

Django

React

Bootstrap

Skills

Languages & Frameworks

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Next.js

Node.js

Express

NestJS

Django

Tailwind CSS

MUI

Databases & Infra

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Redis

Git/GitHub

Vercel

AWS

Payments

Stripe

PayPal

Flutterwave

M-Pesa Daraja

What people say

Mercy's standout quality is her problem-solving ability. When she meets something she hasn't faced before, she researches, asks questions and puts in the extra effort to make it work. When our AI developer left with 72 hours to the Kingdom of Kush deadline, she found a replacement and kept the project moving. She has grown from a technical team member into someone who takes responsibility, leads others, and finds a way forward when there is a problem.

Onyedikaaa Onyeogali Diddie

Human Resources Lead · Global Policy House

supervisor

Mercy is someone you can absolutely rely on. She shows up when she says she will and delivers when promised, and that reliability never comes at the expense of quality. She approaches challenging situations with calm focus, transforms vague objectives into crystal-clear work plans, and executes with precision. I recommend her without hesitation.

Susan Kamau

Strategic Project Manager

supervisor

Let's work together

I'm open to projects, contracts, part-time and full-time roles. Reach me directly here:

ogalomercy8@gmail.com

Phone

+254 743 264 872

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

GitHub

github.com/mercyogalo

Mercy Ogalo

Portfolio

mercyogalo.dev