Senior Software Engineer · Elixir Specialist · AI Systems Builder · AI Agents Builder
I turn business ideas into powerful web applications and AI systems. 5+ years of experience. 16× hackathon winner across 5 countries.
I'm a full-stack developer , passionate about building systems that solve real-world problems and create meaningful impact. My sweet spot is the intersection of scalable web architecture and AI integration — especially with Elixir and Phoenix LiveView.
- 🔭 Currently building AI Systems at Vumbuzi AI and Callwisely AI
- 🏆 16× Hackathon Winner across 5 countries
- 🌱 Passionate about open-source, mentorship, and the African tech ecosystem
- 💬 Ask me about Elixir, Phoenix LiveView, real-time systems, or AI integrations
- 📬 Reach me at michaelmunavu83@gmail.com
Core Languages & Frameworks
Specialisations
- ⚡ Real-time web applications with Phoenix LiveView
- 🤖 AI system design & integration
- 🏗 Scalable SaaS architecture
- 🔌 API design & development
- 🗄 Database design & performance optimisation
| 📦 Repositories | 👥 Followers | 🏆 Hackathons Won | 🗓 Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| 637 | 269 | 16× across 5 countries | 5+ years |
| Project | Description | Stack |
|---|---|---|
| Nexuscale AI | AI-powered email campaign platform | Elixir · Phoenix · AI |
| Callwisely AI | AI-powered customer care agents | Elixir · Phoenix · AI |
| Ecommerce Systems | Ecommerce systems to drive sales | Elixir · Phoenix · AI |
| More on my portfolio → |
I write practical tutorials on Elixir, Phoenix LiveView, and building real-world systems.
| Article | Date |
|---|---|
| A Beginner's Intro to GraphQL with Absinthe in Elixir | Mar 2025 |
| Creating Custom Error Pages in Phoenix | Nov 2024 |
| Testing Phoenix LiveView | Nov 2023 |
| Authenticate Elixir APIs with Guardian and Bcrypt | Jan 2024 |
| MPesa Payments with Chpter API in Phoenix LiveView | Oct 2023 |
| Pagination in Phoenix LiveView with Scrivener | Jul 2023 |
| Live Search with Phoenix LiveView and Elixir | Jul 2023 |
| Talk | Event | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Testing in Elixir & Phoenix LiveView | Community Talk | ▶ Watch on YouTube |
I'm available for freelance projects, consulting, and collaborations. Whether it's a landing page or a complex AI system, I'd love to hear about what you're building.
- 🌐 michaelmunavu.com
- 📧 michaelmunavu83@gmail.com
- 📞 +254 740 769 596
"Transforming business ideas into powerful web applications and AI systems."