Hi, I'm Erick đź‘‹
Software Engineer turned Entrepreneur, crafting solutions that empower people and elevate businesses.
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About

With a strong foundation in both frontend and backend development, I focus on creating practical, user-focused tech solutions. My journey includes a diploma in Computer Science, a degree in Data Science, and hands-on experience with startups and freelance projects. I've worked on everything from Laravel platforms and AI-powered tools to FastAPI backends and modern web interfaces with Next.js. Always curious and building.

Skills

React
Next.js
Typescript
Python
Postgres
Docker
React Native
Python
My Projects

Check out my latest work

I've worked on a variety of projects, from simple websites to complex web applications. Here are a few of my favorites.

SIA App

SIA App

WhatsApp AI assistant for hotel bookings. Users discover stays, compare prices, and confirm bookings via our web interface or a simple WhatsApp chat. Built with automation workflows and conversational AI. Trusted by 100+ travelers.

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Meta Cloud API
WhatsApp Business API
Node.js
Senjaro Pay

Senjaro Pay

Smart payment platform for businesses across Africa. Built seamless, secure flows for mobile money, cards, and bank transfers—with multi-currency, merchant wallets, escrow, and a REST API. Senjaro AI adds fraud detection and transaction insights; trusted by 500+ businesses.

Next.js
Typescript
TailwindCSS
Shadcn UI
PostgreSQL
REST API
Medikea AI Assistance

Medikea AI Assistance

AI chatbot platform for healthcare assistance. Built conversational UI, real-time response handling, and a seamless experience for users seeking medical information and support. Focused on accessible, reliable health guidance.

Next.js
Typescript
TailwindCSS
Shadcn UI
Django REST
OpenAI
Python
Tanzania AI Community

Tanzania AI Community

AI-driven web community platform for sharing tools, prompts, and feedback. Built core features including user onboarding, interactive content, and real-time collaboration tools. Focused on bringing the AI community together.

Remix
Typescript
TailwindCSS
Shadcn UI
Luxury Adventure Tours

Luxury Adventure Tours

Premium travel platform for Tanzania and Zanzibar. Curated safari packages, Kilimanjaro luxury trekking, Zanzibar holidays, and bespoke experiences. Built to make discovery and booking seamless for 5K+ travelers. Focused on luxury, connection, and unforgettable journeys.

Next.js
Typescript
TailwindCSS
Shadcn UI
Firebase
Blackwill International

Blackwill International

Real estate and hospitality platform for Blackwill International Company Limited. Top-tier solutions: luxury hotels, modern apartments, and state-of-the-art conference centers. Property listings, hotel allocation, and business consultancy across Tanzania and beyond. Focused on luxury living and seamless service.

Next.js
Typescript
TailwindCSS
Shadcn UI
Django REST
Hackathons

I like building things

During my time in university, I attended 6+ hackathons. People from around the country would come together and build incredible things in 2-3 days. It was eye-opening to see the endless possibilities brought to life by a group of motivated and passionate individuals.

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    Neurotech Build Session

    Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

    Learned how to build a document-based chatbot using FastAPI, OpenAI, and embeddings with vector search.
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    Sarufi Chatbot Prototype

    Remote

    Built a simple chatbot using Sarufi API with Swahili intent recognition. Focused on creating conversational flows and testing user prompts.
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    AI Community Platform

    Online

    Explored Supabase by building a web community for sharing AI tools, prompts, and feedback.
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    DLab Youth Innovation Lab

    Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

    Participated in a youth-focused lab session exploring how to map health centers using geospatial data tools and open data APIs. Learned about digital health mapping, geocoding, and data visualization with QGIS and Python.
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    Buni Hub Meetup

    Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

    Attended a dev meetup, shared progress on Remix and FastAPI projects, and received feedback from other learners.
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    PDF Chat App

    Online

    Built a tool to chat with PDF documents using LangChain, FastAPI, and OpenAI APIs.
Contact

Get in Touch

Want to chat? Just shoot me a message on WhatsApp and I'll respond whenever I can. I will ignore all soliciting.