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Grace256c/README.md

Hi, I'm Grace Nakiyemba πŸ‘‹πŸ½πŸ’œ

Software Engineer | AI & Backend Development | Blockchain & Web3 | Open-Source Contributor

πŸ“ Kampala, Uganda πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬

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Building meaningful technology. Learning continuously. Contributing openly.

LinkedIn Portfolio Email


πŸ‘©πŸ½β€πŸ’» About Me

I'm a software engineer and AI builder based in Kampala, Uganda, passionate about creating practical, accessible, and impactful technology.

My experience spans backend development, full-stack applications, API integrations, hackathons, and collaborative open-source engineering. I'm also expanding my knowledge of blockchain, Web3, IoT, and embedded systems.

  • πŸŽ“ Pursuing Software & AI Engineering at Turing College through Groundbreaker Talents.
  • πŸ’» Building applications with Python, Django, FastAPI, JavaScript, and React.
  • πŸ† 2Γ— Hackathon Winner β€” Africa's Talking Women in Tech and Code Queen.
  • 🀝 Contributing to open-source projects, including Open Data Ensemble (ODE).
  • ⛓️ Exploring Ethereum, blockchain development, and Web3 technologies.
  • πŸ”Œ Learning IoT, C/C++, and embedded systems through hands-on development.
  • 🎀 International speaker and Women in STEM advocate.
  • 🌍 Passionate about using technology to support underserved communities.

πŸ› οΈ Tech Stack

Programming Languages

Python JavaScript C++ HTML5 CSS3

Backend & APIs

Django FastAPI REST API Africa's Talking

Frontend

React Tailwind CSS

Databases & Tools

PostgreSQL SQLite Git GitHub

Currently Exploring

Ethereum Blockchain Web3 AI IoT Embedded Systems


πŸš€ Featured Projects

πŸ₯ AmaniCare AI β€” Women's Health Companion

FastAPI | Gemini AI | Africa's Talking | USSD/SMS

An AI-powered women's health companion designed to improve access to health information through mobile-friendly channels, including SMS and USSD.

🌐 Live Demo

πŸͺ Nyondo Hardware Management System

Python | Django | SQLite

A business management application developed for a real hardware business, supporting inventory management, sales tracking, and day-to-day business operations.

🌐 Live Demo Β· πŸ’» Source Code

🏟️ PlayConnect β€” Inclusive Sports Platform

JavaScript | Web Technologies | Africa's Talking

An inclusive sports platform designed to connect athletes, fans, scouts, and clubs through accessible digital communication channels.

πŸ’» Source Code

βš–οΈ Sauti Yo β€” Know Your Rights

Python | USSD | SMS | Voice

A mobile-first platform focused on making legal information more accessible and helping people take informed action.

πŸ’» Source Code

🌾 Farm2Plate β€” Food Security Platform

Django | SMS Integration

A technology-driven initiative connecting farmers and consumers to improve agricultural market access and support food security.

🌐 Live Demo

🎟️ Tuviora β€” Event Management Platform

Python | Django | Africa's Talking | SMS/USSD

An event management platform under development, focused on simplifying event coordination, attendee communication, and accessible event experiences.

Features under development include event workflows, team coordination, SMS notifications, and multilingual communication.


🌍 Open-Source Contributions

I believe open source is one of the best ways to learn, collaborate, and build software that benefits a wider community.

I'm actively developing my engineering skills through contributions to established projects, issue investigation, testing, and code review.

Open Data Ensemble (ODE)

Contributing to Open Data Ensemble, an open-source project focused on data tooling.

My contribution work includes:

  • Investigating issues and understanding existing codebases.
  • Improving and refactoring application code.
  • Writing and updating tests.
  • Participating in pull request discussions and reviews.
  • Learning established engineering practices from maintainers.

πŸ”— View My ODE Pull Requests

I'm always interested in collaborating on meaningful open-source projects, especially those involving Python, backend systems, AI, and developer tools.


πŸ† Achievements & Community

  • πŸ₯‡ 2Γ— Hackathon Winner β€” Africa's Talking Women in Tech and Code Queen.
  • 🎀 International speaker and Women in STEM advocate.
  • 🀝 Active in collaborative engineering, mentorship, and technology communities.
  • 🌱 Building practical skills through Groundbreaker Talents, Turing College, and hands-on projects.
  • πŸ’œ Advocating for inclusive technology and opportunities for women in STEM.

πŸ“Š GitHub Activity

Grace's GitHub Stats

Top Languages

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🀝 Let's Connect

I'm open to software engineering opportunities, internships, apprenticeships, open-source collaboration, and technical mentorship.

If you're working on something meaningful involving backend development, AI, blockchain, or technology for social impact, I'd love to connect.

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"I build technology that reaches the people who need it most." πŸ’œ

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  1. nyondo-hardware-management-system nyondo-hardware-management-system Public

    A web-based management system for NYONDO General Hardware LTD, built with Django and SQLite. The system digitizes stock management, sales, supplier credit tracking, a salary-earner deposit scheme, …

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  2. Play_Connect Play_Connect Public

    An inclusive AI-powered sports platform connecting athletes, fans, scouts, and clubs through Web, SMS, USSD, and Voice. Built for the Africa's Talking Women in Tech Hackathon 2026.

    JavaScript 2

  3. Grace-Nakiyemba-Portifolio Grace-Nakiyemba-Portifolio Public

    JavaScript

  4. Sauti-Yo Sauti-Yo Public

    Sauti Yo. A phone-first Rights-to-Action platform making verified legal information accessible through USSD, SMS and Voice.

    Python 1 1

  5. netsage-team/netsage netsage-team/netsage Public

    Network monitoring and incident response platform. Network clarity. Connected communities.

    Python