Francis Maina

Engineering scalable SaaS products with a founder’s mindset.

Software Engineer (4.5 YOE) & Builder. Specializing in Next.js, Node.JS, Cloud Architecture, and AI.

Current Focus

Virro

Private Beta

AI-Powered YouTube A/B Testing

Built from scratch to solve creator CTR challenges. Automated variants, intelligent thumbnails, and performance insights for real growth.

FounderNext.jsAWSAI
Virro

Client Engineering

Selected Work

Delivering high-performance software for global companies.
FreightFit AI

Frontend Lead

FreightFit AI

FreightFit AI is a platform that uses AI to automate and streamline freight and logistics tasks—like document processing, data entry, and invoice checks—without requiring complex system integrations.

Vue.jsN8NAILaravel
PDPBits AI

Fullstack Engineer

PDPBits AI

PDPBits AI is a SaaS tool that uses AI to automatically generate consistent, SEO-optimized product detail pages (PDPs) at scale — helping brands create compelling, on-brand descriptions quickly and boost conversions.

React.jsNestJSN8NPostgreSQLOpenAIPerplexity

Fullstack Engineer

Hospital Revenue Cycle Management System

An RCM solution that streamlines billing, coding, and insurance claims to help clinics across Saudi Arabia and the UAE maximize reimbursements and run smoother financial operations.

TypeScriptReact.jsExpressJSHIPAAHL7
HireBits AI app

Fullstack Engineer

HireBits AI app

HireBits AI is an AI-powered platform that automates the entire hiring workflow—from generating job descriptions and screening candidates to scheduling and running interviews—so teams can hire faster and more efficiently.

React.jsNestJSN8NPostgreSQL
Francis Maina
Francis Maina

About

Product-minded engineer

The Bridge Between Code & Product.

I don't just write code; I engineer outcomes. My process is rooted in understanding the "Why" before tackling the "How". I am a lifelong learner who thrives in collaborative environments—constantly upskilling, learning from peers, and adapting to new paradigms. Whether architecting scalable AWS backends or perfecting micro-interactions, I bring a holistic, all-rounded approach to solving complex problems.

Highlights

  • • End-to-end ownership: From database schema design to pixel-perfect UI implementation.
  • • Collaborative problem solver: Bridging the gap between design, product, and engineering.
  • • Performance-obsessed: Building systems that scale efficiently.
  • • Business-aligned: Translating complex requirements into shippable features that drive user retention and growth.
  • • Team Multiplier: Mentoring junior engineers and establishing CI/CD standards to increase team velocity.

Stack

Performance-first

Frontend & Design

ReactVue.jsNext.jsTailwind CSSShadCN UITypeScriptFramer Motion

Backend & Integration

Node.jsNestJSExpressJSRabbitMQInngestN8NStripe IntegrationMongoDBPostgreSQL

Infrastructure & Cloud

AWSVercelDocker

Beyond the code

Skills, story, and what drives me

Adrenaline & Algorithms

When I step away from the IDE, I need speed. You'll find me leaning into corners on my sportbike or competing in FC26 and Call of Duty. I bring that same competitive, high-performance mindset to shipping software.

Certifications

AWS Certified AI Practitioner Badge

AWS Certified AI Practitioner

Stats

4.5+ Years Experience

Global Remote Ready

Collaboration across timezones, product first.

Contact

Let's start building.

Whether you have a complex SaaS idea, need to optimize an existing stack, or just want to talk about the latest in AI—my schedule is open.