> Hello, I'm
Peter
Gatitu
Transforming ideas into intelligent, scalable products. I build full-stack applications with clean code, thoughtful design, and a user-first mindset.
5+
Years Experience
30+
Happy Clients
50+
Projects Shipped
> What I do
Services & Expertise
Frontend Development
Pixel-perfect, performant UIs built with React, Next.js, and TypeScript. Responsive, accessible, and blazing fast.
Backend Development
Scalable APIs and server-side logic using Node.js, Python, and modern cloud services. From REST to GraphQL.
Mobile Development
Cross-platform mobile apps with React Native that feel truly native on iOS and Android.
Cloud & DevOps
CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud deployments on AWS, GCP, and Vercel.
> Tech stack
> Selected work
Featured Projects
17 products built — click any card to visit live
Suqafuran
African online marketplace connecting buyers and sellers across multiple product categories.
Datikai
AI-powered analytics and data intelligence platform for businesses and researchers.
Nyumba AI
AI-powered property search and real estate assistant that understands natural language queries.
Econverse
AI-powered economics and policy discussion platform for analysts and researchers.
Utabiri
Prediction market platform where users forecast future events and outcomes for real stakes.
Kaalay
Safety and emergency assistance platform providing live directions to safe locations.
> How I work
Creative Process
Discovery
We start by deeply understanding your goals, users, and constraints. Research, competitor analysis, and a shared vision document set the foundation.
Ideation
Wireframes, architecture diagrams, and rapid prototyping. We explore multiple approaches and align on the best solution before writing a single line of code.
Execution
Clean, test-driven development with regular check-ins. I ship incrementally so you always see real progress and can course-correct early.
Publish & Maintain
Deployment, monitoring, and ongoing support. Your product launches smoothly and stays healthy — I'm here even after go-live.
> Career
Work Journey
Full Stack Developer
CurrentBuilding and maintaining a full-stack marketplace platform — mobile apps (iOS & Android), web frontend, REST APIs, and admin dashboard. Owning the full product lifecycle from architecture to deployment.
Full Stack Developer
Developed the ride-hailing platform end-to-end. Built real-time driver tracking, booking flows, and backend APIs powering both the passenger and driver apps.
Full Stack Developer
Built a real estate listings platform from the ground up. Delivered property search, agent dashboards, and a scalable backend to handle listings across multiple cities.
Frontend Developer & Graphic Designer
Delivered frontend development and graphic design for client projects. Produced UI components, marketing assets, and brand visuals alongside production-ready web interfaces.
> Testimonials
Client Feedback
“Peter delivered an exceptional product that exceeded all expectations. His attention to detail and technical skill are truly impressive.”
Sarah Kimani
CEO, NexTech Solutions
“Working with Peter was seamless from start to finish. He translated our complex requirements into a beautiful, fast application.”
David Omondi
CTO, AutomateAI
“The best developer I've worked with. Peter communicates clearly, ships on time, and the code quality is outstanding.”
Amina Hassan
Founder, Suqafuran
“Peter built our entire platform from scratch. Months later it's still running flawlessly. Highly recommended.”
James Mwangi
Product Lead, Kaalay
“Exceptional work and an incredibly intelligent developer. Peter exceeds every expectation and brings creative solutions.”
Linda Wanjiku
Director, Aether Corp
“Peter rewrote our legacy app and the performance improvement was night and day. A true professional.”
Omar Abdi
Founder, TradeTech
“Peter delivered an exceptional product that exceeded all expectations. His attention to detail and technical skill are truly impressive.”
Sarah Kimani
CEO, NexTech Solutions
“Working with Peter was seamless from start to finish. He translated our complex requirements into a beautiful, fast application.”
David Omondi
CTO, AutomateAI
“The best developer I've worked with. Peter communicates clearly, ships on time, and the code quality is outstanding.”
Amina Hassan
Founder, Suqafuran
“Peter built our entire platform from scratch. Months later it's still running flawlessly. Highly recommended.”
James Mwangi
Product Lead, Kaalay
“Exceptional work and an incredibly intelligent developer. Peter exceeds every expectation and brings creative solutions.”
Linda Wanjiku
Director, Aether Corp
“Peter rewrote our legacy app and the performance improvement was night and day. A true professional.”
Omar Abdi
Founder, TradeTech
“Peter built our entire platform from scratch. Months later it's still running flawlessly. Highly recommended.”
James Mwangi
Product Lead, Kaalay
“Exceptional work and an incredibly intelligent developer. Peter exceeds every expectation and brings creative solutions.”
Linda Wanjiku
Director, Aether Corp
“Peter rewrote our legacy app and the performance improvement was night and day. A true professional.”
Omar Abdi
Founder, TradeTech
“Peter delivered an exceptional product that exceeded all expectations. His attention to detail and technical skill are truly impressive.”
Sarah Kimani
CEO, NexTech Solutions
“Working with Peter was seamless from start to finish. He translated our complex requirements into a beautiful, fast application.”
David Omondi
CTO, AutomateAI
“The best developer I've worked with. Peter communicates clearly, ships on time, and the code quality is outstanding.”
Amina Hassan
Founder, Suqafuran
“Peter built our entire platform from scratch. Months later it's still running flawlessly. Highly recommended.”
James Mwangi
Product Lead, Kaalay
“Exceptional work and an incredibly intelligent developer. Peter exceeds every expectation and brings creative solutions.”
Linda Wanjiku
Director, Aether Corp
“Peter rewrote our legacy app and the performance improvement was night and day. A true professional.”
Omar Abdi
Founder, TradeTech
“Peter delivered an exceptional product that exceeded all expectations. His attention to detail and technical skill are truly impressive.”
Sarah Kimani
CEO, NexTech Solutions
“Working with Peter was seamless from start to finish. He translated our complex requirements into a beautiful, fast application.”
David Omondi
CTO, AutomateAI
“The best developer I've worked with. Peter communicates clearly, ships on time, and the code quality is outstanding.”
Amina Hassan
Founder, Suqafuran
> Investment
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. Clear scope, clear cost. All plans include a discovery call to make sure we're the right fit.
Regular
starting at
$799
Perfect for landing pages, portfolio sites, and simple web apps.
- ✓Up to 5 pages
- ✓Responsive design
- ✓Contact form integration
- ✓Basic SEO setup
- ✓2 rounds of revisions
- ✓14-day support
Pro
starting at
$2,499
Full-featured web apps, dashboards, and product MVPs.
- ✓Everything in Regular
- ✓Custom backend / API
- ✓Database design
- ✓Authentication & auth
- ✓Admin dashboard
- ✓4 rounds of revisions
- ✓30-day support
Custom
Let's talk
Complex platforms, AI integrations, and long-term partnerships.
- ✓Everything in Pro
- ✓AI/ML integration
- ✓Mobile app (React Native)
- ✓Dedicated sprints
- ✓Ongoing retainer
- ✓Priority support
> Writing
Latest Articles
Building a Gikuyu Language Model: Fine-Tuning LLMs for African Languages
Most of the world's 7,000 languages are invisible to AI. I set out to change that for Gikuyu — here's what I learned about data collection, tokenisation, and fine-tuning a language model on a low-resource African language.
RAG Systems in Production: What I Learned Building AI Engineering Pipelines
Retrieval-Augmented Generation sounds simple until you deploy it. Vector stores, chunking strategies, rerankers, hallucination guards — a practical breakdown from real production systems.
Weather Data: From Data Lake to Data Warehouse with Python
How I built a fully automated ETL pipeline that ingests raw weather telemetry, transforms it in a staging layer, and surfaces clean aggregates in a warehouse — cost under $5/month.
19 Products in Two Years: Lessons from Building at Speed
From Suqafuran to Datikai, I've shipped 19 web products in roughly 24 months. Not all survived. Here's the honest post-mortem — what shipped fast, what broke, and what I'd do differently.
Why I Chose TypeScript + Next.js for Every New Project in 2025
App Router, Server Components, and edge deployment changed how I architect full-stack products. A deep dive into the stack I reach for by default and the specific tradeoffs that make it worth it.
Building Prediction Markets in Africa: The Story Behind Utabiri
Prediction markets are powerful epistemically but face unique regulatory and trust challenges in East Africa. How we designed Utabiri's mechanic to be both intuitive and honest.
> Get in touch
Let's Build Something
Have a project in mind? I'd love to hear about it. Send me a message and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.
#Available for freelance & full-time