Bethwel Kiplagat
I’m a software engineer and community builder based in Kenya. Currently Co-founder at Crezine Cashdoor and universal mentor at GKSS, empowering African talent through open source and developer education.
Work & Projects
Crezine Cashdoor
• Co-founderBuilding a portfolio and monetization platform helping African creatives gain global visibility and earn from their talent.
Pwafire
• Open Source ContributorModern, modular library for Progressive Web Apps built on Project Fugu. Optimized testbench matrix canvas engine with requestAnimationFrame and visibility throttling (#189), and improved dark mode contrast, typography scale, and SVG icons (#190).
Sekreets
• Open Source ContributorReal-time GitHub AI API key scanner discovering exposed keys in public repositories with line-by-line tracing.
Avnac
• Open Source ContributorOpen browser-based canvas editor for fast graphic design, auto-saving workflows, and instant PNG exports.
Omnipost
• Open Source ContributorAI video, image, and caption generator. Contributed visual glass-morphism card design & interactive controls.
Happr
• Creator ToolsSingle-page creator micro-tipping application enabling fans to send instant 'Smiles' payments.
Rai (Re-Leaf Africa Initiative)
• Web DeveloperEco-restoration tracking platform connecting eco-tourist contributions directly to river restoration across Kenya.
Writing & Notes
Documenting my #RoadToGDE journey and lessons in software engineering.
From React developer to Google Developer Expert — documenting the wins, bugs, and lessons learned along the way.
Overcoming framework friction: decorator patterns, dependency injection, and standalone components from a React perspective.
Talks & Speaking Engagements
Conferences, community sessions, and developer workshops.
"Beyond the Notebook: Architecting Context-Aware AI Systems for Real-World Impact"
"The 5-Minute README Fix: Small Changes, Big Impact"
"Google AI Studio at I/O '26: Vibe Code Your First Full App"
"The Cloud is Cheap... Until Your Curiosity Costs You $500"
Background & Experience
My chronicle in software engineering, leadership, and community builder roles.
‣Experience & Roles
Co-founded Crezine Cashdoor to help African creatives build digital portfolios and gain global visibility.
Mentoring student leaders across Africa with strategic guidance on software engineering and open-source collaboration.
Hands-on engineering experience working on national government technology initiatives.
Completed intensive 16-week software engineering program building deployable software solutions.
Taught Web3 technologies and blockchain fundamentals to women developers across Africa.
‣Community & Honors
GDG Lead
Developer Community
GKSS 2026
Universal Mentor
Fata Ambassador
Developer Ecosystem
NASA Space Apps
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Get in Touch
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