Software EngineerCo-founder, Kian Rover
I solve business problems for East African businesses
- with software and an AI layer.
Software that runs the day-to-day of your business, built around how you actually work.
Hand the repetitive work to AI so your team can focus on the work that needs people.
Connect your systems to the services your customers already use.
A selection of my recent work, from complex web applications to innovative tools that solve real-world problems.
01An open-source React package I publish on npm for promoting your own courses, products and brands. One component gives you a rotating promo card that visitors can close for a week, with no ad network and no tracking. It is the card in the corner of this page. Forked from beautiful-banner-ads by Muke Johnbaptist and reworked so that integrating it takes one component and no CSS.
Open source · On npm · Live on this site
02An open-source full-stack framework I created for Laravel and Next.js. Describe a resource once and it writes the Laravel side (table, API, validation, policy) and the dashboard screens for it. Apps start with authentication, roles and permissions, a trash and deleted accounts, and move to each new version with one command. Modelled on Grit, with a dashboard built on Flare.
Open source · On npm and Packagist
03A multi-tenant commerce platform giving East African businesses their own online shop — a branded storefront with catalogue, search and WhatsApp ordering, plus an admin panel for products, orders and customers. A Go API, two Next.js apps and shared Zod schemas in one Turborepo monorepo.
Multi-shop storefronts · Order on WhatsApp
04Water billing for rental properties in Uganda. Managers record meter readings, bills are priced from the tariff in force and texted to tenants by SMS, and each tenant gets a page showing what they owe and why — with every bill keeping the rates it was issued under.
SMS bill delivery · Auditable tariff history
The people I've built for, in their own words.
"Meeting Mark Cole has been one of the greatest blessings in my life, he is more than a brother to me. His dedication and expertise have been instrumental in building Kian Rover into what it is today. Words alone cannot express my gratitude."
"Wabula Proff, they should consider u in Mr.Mosh's replacement."
"Mark Cole's expertise in React and JavaScript helped us rebuild our entire frontend in record time. His architectural decisions continue to pay dividends."
"I commend Engineer Mark Cole for the outstanding loan management system he built for us. Delivered on time and crafted with real precision, the app has become the operational backbone of our transition into a SACCO. It didn't just digitize our processes. It gave us the credibility and efficiency to serve our members as a formal financial institution."
A timeline of my professional growth, from curious beginner to senior engineer leading teams and building products at scale.
Kian Rover Co. & Investments Ltd.
Crafting the web solution that is going to take Kian Rover next level globally.
IKIPS OBS & OGS
Leading the technical direction of the savings and credit co-operative I built for. Driving the loan app and digital savings platform that powers its member operations.
Zentrix Africa
Lead and maintained multiple backend systems for enterprise clients. Introduced automated testing practices that improved code coverage to 85%.
StartUp Labs
Contributed to the development of a SaaS platform from MVP to production. Collaborated with designers to implement pixel-perfect UI components.
Self-Employed
Delivered custom web solutions for small businesses and startups. Built 15+ websites and applications, handling everything from design to deployment.
I'm a passionate software engineer with over 3 years of experience crafting digital products that make a difference. My journey started with a curiosity for how things work on the web, and it has evolved into a deep expertise in modern frontend technologies.
I specialize in React, Laravel, and Grit, building everything from sleek landing pages to complex enterprise applications. My approach combines technical excellence with a keen eye for design and user experience.
When I'm not coding, you'll find me exploring new technologies, contributing to open-source projects, or sharing knowledge with the developer community.
"My mission is to create digital experiences that are not just functional, but truly delightful products that users love to use and developers love to maintain."
Writing maintable, scalable code that stands the test of time.
Optimizing for speed and delivering lightning-fast user experiences.
Working closely with teams to bring ideas to life.
Staying ahead with the latest technologies and best practices.
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