Backend & Data
Laravel, PHP (OOP/MVC/APIs), SQL, MySQL database modeling.
Operating as JayTech
Hello, I'm James Ochola
Laravel Developer & Youth Leader
IT developer and administrator in Kenya, specializing in Laravel & PHP backends, Linux server infrastructure, SQL databases, and business IT operations with JayTech. Aspiring MCA for South Kanyamkago Ward, Migori County.
Laravel + PHP
Web applications
Linux & Systems
DevOps & Hosting
SQL & MySQL
Database schemas
IT Administration
Excel & Operations
About
About James Ochola
I'm a Laravel and PHP developer and IT administrator operating as JayTech. I build and maintain web applications, manage Linux servers and databases, and handle hosting and deployment for organisations in Kenya, including the corporate website for Western Fresh Industries. Alongside the tech work, I'm a youth leader from South Kanyamkago Ward in Migori County.
Competencies
Skills & Technology Stack
Web Fundamentals
HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS, Blade templates, responsive design.
Systems & DevOps
Linux OS (Kali), Git, GitHub, Cloudflare DNS & Turnstile security.
IT & Administration
Microsoft Excel, system administration, auditing, workflow coordination.
Selected work
Featured Projects
Pro bono & commercial platforms
WEFI
Built and maintain the corporate website for Western Fresh Industries, a Homa Bay-based fresh food company, using Laravel. I handle development, deployment, hosting and ongoing maintenance, so the site stays fast, secure and easy for the team to keep updated.
Visit wefi.co.ke
ShambaSmart
Pro bono agricultural technology platform for smart farm data and grower management. It gives growers one place to keep and manage their farm information, built on Laravel and MySQL.
Agritech platform
SFMS
Sustainable Forest Management System that helps detect forest fires and sends notifications so they can be curbed earlier. Placed in the top 3 at the Giraffe Centre Awards in 2024.
Management systemLeadership
Youth Leader & Aspiring MCA, South Kanyamkago Ward
I'm a youth leader from South Kanyamkago Ward in Migori County, and I intend to represent the ward as MCA in the Migori County Assembly. I want local government that young people can reach, understand and hold accountable: real opportunities for youth, residents who are informed about the decisions that affect them, and technology that makes it easy to take part. I've already started on that last part by building a civic engagement platform for the ward with Laravel.
Get in touchGet in touch
Let's Work Together
Reach out for web development, system administration, or consulting via JayTech, or to connect about the South Kanyamkago campaign.
Company
JayTech
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