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Backend engineer
building intelligent
systems.

Software engineer from Nairobi focused on backend development, AI integration, and building APIs that power real products.

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Internships
BSc
Information Technology
AI
LLMs & RAG
Abdia Elema

Hey, I'm Abdia

I'm a backend-focused software engineer based in Nairobi, Kenya with hands-on experience building RESTful APIs, AI agent modules, and reliable backend systems.

I've worked across multiple internships: building API endpoints at GOYA, shipping an AI agent with Ollama at Nexa Radiant Lab, and handling WordPress and API integrations at Benolives. I also served as a Learning Ambassador at ALX Africa.

I hold a BSc in Information Technology from KCA University and completed ALX Africa's Software Engineering program (Backend Specialization). Always learning, always building.

Backend development AI / LLMs API design Agile Problem solving
Experience

Where I've worked

My professional journey building real-world software.

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Backend Developer Intern

Go Young Africa (GOYA) · Remote

Developed RESTful API endpoints for cross-system communication, enhancing data exchange efficiency. Debugged and optimized backend logic for improved performance, and collaborated with cross-functional teams on API integration and testing.

Oct 2024 – Jan 2025
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Backend Developer Intern

Nexa Radiant Lab · Remote

Built an AI agent module using Python integrated with the Ollama API, improving content validation efficiency. Wrote robust unit tests reducing post-deployment bugs, and implemented logging and error handling to enhance system reliability.

Sep 2024 – Dec 2024
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ICT Intern

Benolives Enterprise Ltd · Nairobi, Kenya

Handled WordPress site migrations across hosting environments with minimal downtime. Debugged plugin conflicts, theme errors, and SMTP issues. Integrated APIs for email and payment services, and documented technical solutions for the team.

Jun 2023 – Aug 2023
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Learning Ambassador

ALX Africa · Nairobi, Kenya

Guided peers through technical assignments and course materials, and boosted engagement through group discussions and interactive learning activities within the ALX community.

2023 – 2025
Projects

Things I've built

Real projects from my work and my own products. Each links directly to the live site where available.

Diaspora Wealth System screenshot

Diaspora Wealth System™

In progress

A wealth education membership platform built from scratch: public marketing site, member dashboard, admin panel, Firebase authentication with role-based access, and Paystack payments. Deployed on Vercel.

React Firebase Firestore Paystack
Go Young Africa website screenshot

Go Young Africa

Live

Developed RESTful API endpoints powering cross-system communication for the platform, and debugged and optimized backend logic to improve performance and load times.

Node.js REST APIs
AI agent module screenshot

AI Agent Module

Live

An AI agent built with Python and integrated with the Ollama API for content validation at Nexa Radiant Lab, with unit tests, logging, and error handling for reliability.

Python Ollama API LLMs
Benolives website screenshot

Benolives Enterprise Ltd

Live

WordPress migrations across hosting environments, plugin and SMTP debugging, and email/payment API integrations, keeping a production business site running smoothly.

WordPress WP-CLI API integration
Skills

My toolkit

Technologies and tools I work with.

Languages & frameworks
Python JavaScript Node.js React.js SQL Prisma
Tools & DevOps
Git Docker Linux WordPress WP-CLI Tailwind CSS Bootstrap
AI / ML
LLMs RAG Ollama API API integration
Education & credentials

Credentials

My academic background and professional training.

BSc Information Technology
KCA University, Nairobi
2020 – 2024
Software Engineering (Backend Specialization)
ALX Africa
2023 – 2025
Learning Ambassador
ALX Africa
2023 – 2025

Let's build something together

Have a project in mind or just want to say hello? My inbox is always open.