Hi, I'm Stanley Masinde
Software Engineer specializing in Rust systems programming and distributed architecture. Built cloud-native platform serving 10,000+ farmers with 99.5% uptime across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Peru
About Stanley
Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience building scalable web applications and leading technical architecture. At Producers Direct, I architect and maintain the platform that increased smallholder farmer sales by 60% across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Peru, handling 50,000+ daily API calls with sub-200ms response times.
I specialize in Rust for high-performance systems, Laravel for scalable web applications, and Vue.js for modern frontends. My approach emphasizes event-driven architecture, comprehensive monitoring, and microservices that scale. GitHub Developer Program Member and founder of Opensource254 community. Available for senior engineering roles and technical consulting.
Key Projects & Leadership
Farm Direct Marketplace
Led development of event-driven platform increasing smallholder farmer sales by 60% across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Peru.
Lnky URL Expander
Privacy-focused Progressive Web App that expands shortened URLs and removes tracking parameters. Built with Vue.js/TypeScript frontend and Rust/Axum backend for secure URL expansion.
Delivering Technical Impact
Leading technical initiatives that drive measurable business outcomes and community growth
Technical Leadership
- Architected event-driven systems handling 50,000+ daily API calls
- Led technical architecture for multi-country marketplace expansion
- Implemented microservices with Docker and AWS infrastructure
Community Impact
- Founded Opensource254 to foster Kenya's developer ecosystem
- Speaking at DevFest Nairobi and API Festival conferences
- Contributing open-source tools used by developers globally
Featured Projects
A selection of projects that showcase my expertise in systems programming, web development, and community leadership through Opensource254.
Mr Insurance WhatsApp Bot
ClientFull-stack conversational insurance platform with integrated back office. Customers purchase motor, health, and travel insurance directly through WhatsApp.
Privacy-focused Progressive Web App that expands shortened URLs and removes tracking parameters. Full-stack application with Vue.js/TypeScript frontend and Rust/Axum backend.
Speaking & Talks
I speak at conferences and tech events across Kenya, sharing insights on WebAssembly, Rust systems programming, offline-first development, and developer productivity tools.
Web Assembly: Beyond the Basics
2023Technical deep dive into WebAssembly with practical Rust implementation. Covering performance optimization, debugging, profiling, and cross-platform applications with live demos.
Offline First in Web
2022-2023Improving user experience with offline-first web applications. Strategies for building resilient apps that function seamlessly regardless of internet connectivity.
Ship Fast with Code Generation
2023Generating client libraries directly from API documentation using OpenAPI generator. Enhancing developer experience and accelerating development workflows.
Technical Writing
I write technical articles and guides to share knowledge with the developer community, covering topics from DevOps to systems programming.
Comprehensive guide on secure deployment automation with step-by-step security best practices and practical CI/CD implementation.
Deep dive into bitwise operations, explaining fundamental concepts, practical applications, and performance optimizations in modern programming.
Let's Build Something Amazing
Need a senior engineer who can architect scalable systems and lead technical teams? From Rust microservices to full-stack platforms, I'm here to deliver results.
Send a Message
Tell me about your project and let's start the conversation.
How I Can Help
Rust Systems Programming
High-performance backend services, CLI tools, and WebAssembly applications
Distributed System Architecture
Event-driven microservices, scalable APIs, and cloud infrastructure on AWS
Technical Leadership
Engineering team management, architecture decisions, and delivery execution
Other Ways to Connect
"Stanley Masinde's been a force at Producers Direct — consistently building systems that work, scale, and solve real problems. He's the kind of teammate who just gets it — proactive, thoughtful, and always up for a challenge. A joy to work with and someone I'd recommend!"