Available: Onsite (Rwanda) or Remote Worldwide

Jakin Israel

Frontend Developer

  • React.js, Next.js, Tailwind CSS expert
  • Builds clean, responsive UI & dashboards
  • Onsite in Rwanda or remote worldwide

About Me

Jakin Israel Havyarimana

Jakin Israel Havyarimana

Frontend Developer — Building clean, responsive, and functional interfaces

  • 2+ years experience building production web apps & dashboards with React.js, Next.js, Tailwind CSS
  • Skilled in turning designs into pixel-perfect, performant UIs; strong focus on UX
  • Available onsite in Rwanda or remote worldwide; experienced with cross-functional teams
Kicukiro, Rwanda
English, French, Kirundi, Swahili, Kinyarwanda

Technical Skills

Frontend Development

  • React.jsProfessional
  • Next.jsProfessional
  • TypeScriptIntermediate
  • JavaScriptProfessional
  • SvelteIntermediate
  • Vue.jsFamiliar

Styling & UI

  • Tailwind CSSProfessional
  • CSS/SCSSProfessional
  • Material UIIntermediate
  • Shadcn UIProfessional
  • Responsive DesignProfessional

Backend & Tools

  • FirebaseProfessional
  • Git/GitHubProfessional
  • REST APIsProfessional
  • ReduxIntermediate
  • PrismaIntermediate

Work Experience

My professional journey in web development

Full-time

Frontend Developer

ELBY Limited

February 2025 – PresentRwanda
  • Design and implement responsive, user-friendly interfaces using React.js, Next.js, Svelte, Tailwind CSS, HTML, and JavaScript
  • Integrate RESTful APIs and build reusable components to optimize performance
  • Collaborate with backend developers to enhance application functionality
  • Maintain high code quality and follow coding standards
Internship

Frontend Developer Intern

WeDance Platform

February 2025 – April 2025Remote
  • Quickly learned Vue.js and Nuxt.js to implement real-time features
  • Fixed UI inconsistencies and integrated backend data
  • Collaborated with teams using Prisma, tRPC, and Supabase
  • Delivered seamless user experiences across the platform
Internship

Frontend Developer Intern

ELBY Limited

March 2023 – December 2023Rwanda
  • Developed CRUD and small-scale web applications using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
  • Integrated frontend with RESTful APIs
  • Fixed UI bugs and improved overall user experience
  • Enhanced application stability through testing and debugging

Featured Projects

Real-world applications I've built from concept to deployment

School Management System

School Management System

Centralized student, teacher & class management replacing manual spreadsheets. Built with role-based dashboards and real-time sync.

Next.jsTypeScriptPrismaTailwind CSSShadcn UI
Social Media Platform

Social Media Platform

Real-time social platform with posts, likes, comments, and instant messaging. Firebase-powered with optimistic UI updates and mobile-first responsive design.

ReactFirebaseRedux ToolkitTailwind CSS
Flowboard - Kanban App

Flowboard - Kanban App

Drag-and-drop project management tool for teams with real-time updates, persistent data storage, and smooth UI animations for productivity

React.jsRedux ToolkitFirebaseMaterial UI
Admin Dashboard

Admin Dashboard

Data visualization dashboard with interactive charts, sortable tables, and modular components. Prioritized fast load times and clear, responsive data presentation.

React.jsMaterial UIJavaScriptRecharts

Get In Touch

Have a project in mind or want to collaborate? Feel free to reach out!

Let's work together

I'm currently available for freelance work and open to new opportunities. Whether you have a project that needs development or just want to say hi, I'd love to hear from you.

Location

Kicukiro, Rwanda