Eric Maina Gathoni Eric.

Hey! I'm Eric Gathoni

I am a Full Stack Developer (Front End Focused) based in Nairobi, Kenya with three years of professional experience building performant, SEO-driven applications using TypeScript, Next.js, and Astro.

My development philosophy prioritizes technical SEO and digital accessibility, where I consistently optimize Core Web Vitals and maintain WCAG compliance to ensure inclusive, cross-device usability and high search visibility.

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​I build for the modern web.

With a professional background spanning frontend and full-stack roles, I’ve learned that the best code isn't just clever; it's functional and impactful.

​I specialize in Next.js, Astro, and TypeScript and I’m just as comfortable designing a PostgreSQL schema or a Supabase backend as I am crafting a polished UI.

Some Q&A

What is your primary technical focus?
I am a frontend-focused Full Stack Developer specializing in building high-performance web applications. My core stack revolves around TypeScript, Next.js, and Astro, supported by scalable backend solutions like PostgreSQL, Supabase, and Cloudflare Workers.

How do you approach performance and SEO?
I treat performance as a core feature. By optimizing Core Web Vitals and implementing technical SEO improvements, I previously drove a 37% increase in organic traffic and reduced deployment turnaround times by 45% using Astro and Payload CMS.

I see you're learning Android Development—how does that add value?
I am expanding into Native Android Development to bridge the gap between web and mobile ecosystems. This allows me to bring my expertise in UI/UX and state management to mobile platforms, ensuring a seamless and high-performance user experience across all devices.

What is your experience with E-commerce and CMS architecture?
I have extensive experience with Shopify (Liquid), WordPress, and Headless CMS (Payload). Notably, I engineered a caching strategy for Google APIs that reduced external service costs by 43% while maintaining real-time inventory sync for multi-branch operations.

How do you handle data telemetry and analytics?
I build with a data-driven mindset. I have overhauled data telemetry using GA4 and GTM data layers, which increased marketing attribution accuracy by 92% for previous employers, enabling more precise business decision-making.

Are you comfortable with both team collaboration and solo projects?
Yes. I have three years of experience as a freelancer translating client requirements into custom solutions, as well as significant experience working within modern Agile React workflows in agency and corporate environments.