Hi. I am
Liplan Lekipising
> Senior Software Engineer
I take messy product ideas and turn them into production systems that don't break.
Five years of shipping across fintech, logistics, edtech, and social — I know what works and what gets users frustrated.
About Me
I've spent the last six years building software that people actually use. Started with frontend code, grew into owning full systems. Now I ship end-to-end: from the database schema to the pixel-perfect interface. Next.js, TypeScript, Prisma, Tailwind — these are my tools, but the real work is figuring out what users need and building it right.
I work closely with product, design, and customers because good software isn't built in isolation. It's about understanding what needs to exist and why, then figuring out how to build it without breaking what's already working.
When it comes to leading teams, I'm in the trenches with everyone else. I lead by example: writing code, reviewing PRs, unblocking problems. My goal is simple — help the team ship good work on time without burning out. That means mentoring when needed, clearing roadblocks, and staying present.
Tech Stack:
Frontend:
Backend & Database:
Tools & Methodologies:
Experience
Hello Tractor
July 2024 - PresentSoftware Engineer — Building core platform features, owning frontend architecture for agricultural fintech.
Knack Inc
Apr 2022 - Apr 2024Software Engineer — Led rebuild of core learning platform, reduced page load times by 60%.
Savannah Informatics
Jun 2022 - Sept 2022Software Engineer — Shipped patient management system for 3 hospitals, handled 10k+ daily records.
Fress Inc
Jul 2021 - Apr 2022Frontend Developer — First engineering hire, built checkout and inventory systems from scratch.
Selected Work
Yield.co.ke
I got tired of comparing money market fund rates manually, so I built the tool I wished existed. Scrapes daily rates from official sources, calculates true yields after tax and fees, helps Kenyans make better investment decisions.
Features
Daily data pipeline from fund fact sheets
Tax and fee calculator for true yield comparison
Search and filter with performance rankings
Solo built and maintained
PostgreSQL + Prisma for data layer
Deployed on Vercel with automated updates
Next JS
Tailwind CSS
PostgreSQL
Navu360
Training platforms shouldn't require an IT team to set up. Built Navu360 so companies could launch custom training programs in hours, not months. B2B SaaS with multi-tenant architecture.
Features
Multi-tenant B2B SaaS architecture
Single Sign On with Auth0
Checkout and Subscription by PayStack
Custom Domain with Vercel and Cloudflare
Email Marketing automation with SendGrid
SEO optimized for organic growth
Next JSTailwind CSS
Redux Toolkit
Karent App
University students needed a space to share ideas without the noise of mainstream social platforms. Built Karent to foster campus communities. Learned a lot about real-time systems and social graph complexity.
Features
OAuth with Google for easy onboarding
Push Notifications with Firebase
Customizable user profiles and interest tags
Topic-based feed algorithm
Cloudinary CDN for media storage
Real-time messaging infrastructure
Next JS
Styled ComponentsNest JS
CourierPal
Cross-border shopping is expensive and slow. Built a marketplace connecting shoppers with travelers to solve the logistics problem. Order tracking, matching algorithm, and trust systems.
Features
Order matching algorithm between shoppers and travelers
Real-time order tracking system
Secure authentication and authorization
Error logging and monitoring with Sentry
RESTful API integration
Trust and rating system
Next JSStyled ComponentsNest JS
Maskani
Wanted to see if I could put a 3D house tour in a browser without an app download. Turns out you can, but performance is hard. Learned plenty about WebGL, 3D asset optimization, and managing user expectations.
Features
Web-based 3D house tours with Three.js
Responsive design for mobile and desktop
Accessibility compliance (WCAG standards)
Minimal UI to reduce cognitive load
3D asset optimization for fast loading
Browser-based AR without native apps
Next JSTailwind CSS
