// software engineering & systems administration

Simon Njiyo Muranja

Software Engineering | Linux Systems Admin | Network Infrastructure

Computer Science student with hands-on experience in software development, Linux systems administration, and network infrastructure. Proven ability to build and deploy practical solutions—from Python CLI automation tools and Next.js web applications to localized network systems. Seeking a Software Engineering, Systems, or IT internship/junior role.

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systems_engineer.py

# Systems & Software Engineering
from dataclasses import dataclass
from typing import Tuple

@dataclass(frozen=True)
class SystemsEngineer:
    name: str = "Simon Njiyo Muranja"
    status: str = "BSc Computer Science (In Progress)"
    stack: Tuple[str, ...] = (
        "Python", "Java", "C", "Bash",
        "Linux", "MikroTik", "GCP", "Next.js"
    )

    def deploy_solution(self, env: str) -> str:
        return f"[{env.upper()}] Production Ready ✓"

dev = SystemsEngineer()
print(dev.deploy_solution("Production"))|

Linux & GCP Systems & Cloud

35+ KDP Titles

shcool & SolitaireCC

Python CLI • Next.js • Live Systems

30K+ Community Reach

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// technical competencies

Technical Skills & Stack

Languages & Scripting

Python Java C JavaScript TypeScript Shell Scripting (Bash) SQL HTML5 / CSS3

Web & Automation

Next.js React Astro Flask Tailwind CSS n8n Workflow Automation API Integrations Static Hosting

Systems & Networking

Linux Environments Server Management Google Cloud VM Deployments MikroTik Nginx Docker Git & GitHub Captive Portals

Languages Spoken: English (Professional working proficiency) • Gikuyu (Native)

Core Competencies: Object-Oriented Design • Multithreading & Concurrency • Systems Diagnostics • Input Validation

// work history

Work Experience

2025 — Present

IT & Hardware Technician

Independent Technology & Hardware Repair Shop — Nairobi, Kenya

Provide hardware diagnostics, component-level troubleshooting, and technical repair services for local community and business clients.
Deploy and maintain localized network configurations and cloud-based virtual machines (Google Cloud Platform) for customized client setups.
Configure traffic routing, DHCP/DNS services, and captive portals for network management and authenticated client access.

Hardware Diagnostics Linux Systems Google Cloud (GCP) MikroTik Network Routing

2025 — Present

Digital Content & Workflow Automation Builder

Independent Projects (@africanaturewalk & KDP)

Built automated multi-track video creation and publishing pipelines using Python, text-to-speech tools, and n8n workflows to scale the @africanaturewalk channel.
Manage end-to-end digital publishing workflows on Amazon, utilizing analytics to inform content scheduling and distribution across an expanding portfolio of 35+ titles.
Analyze performance data, retention curves, and channel engagement to optimize pipeline efficiency and publication output.

Python Automation n8n Workflows Amazon KDP Data Analytics Automated Pipelines

// technical portfolio

Technical Projects

terminal: shcool

$ shcool --sync --tracker

[✓] Study & operational workflow synced

[i] Local storage: tracking daily tasks on Linux

$ shcool --status

[✓] All administrative routines active

shcool

2025 — Present

Terminal Productivity & Automation Tool

Developed a terminal-based productivity utility in Python to automate repetitive administrative tasks and local data tracking. Combined shell scripting and structured local storage to streamline daily study and operational workflows on Linux.

Python Bash Structured Storage Linux CLI

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solitairecc.com

SolitaireCC

2025 — Present

Web Application & Gaming Review Platform

Built, launched, and maintained an independent web platform using modern Next.js frameworks and static file hosting. Managed live production hosting, domain routing, and platform analytics to improve user retention and site performance.

Next.js JavaScript Domain Routing Platform Analytics

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java: StudentRecords

$ java -jar StudentRecordSystem.jar

=== STUDENT RECORD MANAGEMENT ===

[1] Add Student [2] Search Record

[3] Generate GPA [4] Export File

[✓] Validated input: student ID enrolled

Student Record Management

2025 — 2026

Academic Software Project

Engineered a menu-driven student record management application in Java, applying object-oriented programming principles, input validation, and structured data handling.

Java OOP Input Validation Data Handling

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// published author catalog

Amazon KDP Publications

35+

Published Titles on Amazon

End-to-end digital publishing across an expanding portfolio of 35+ titles. Built automated multi-track creation and publishing pipelines, managing global distribution, analytics, and content scheduling.

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Paperback

Business & Strategy

Organize Your Brand

A Comprehensive Guide to Streamline Your Business for Success. Operational structure and branding workflows.

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Paperback

Finance & Trading

The Trading Journal

Logbook for Tracking and Reflecting on Trades. Systematic execution log and risk management review framework.

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Paperback

Wellness & Health

Anger Management Therapy

Navigate Anger, Find Peace. Interactive exercises and reflective toolsets designed for emotional wellness.

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Paperback

Content Publishing

Let Him Blog

Organize, Plan, Publish. Systematic editorial and content scheduling framework for digital creators.

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Paperback

Finance & Budgeting

Finances in Focus

A Bill Tracker Journal. Practical cash-flow monitoring, recurring expenditure logs, and budget reconciliation.

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Paperback

Guided Journal

Prayer Journal: Whispers

Guided daily contemplative journal with structured reflection spaces, gratitude logs, and devotion prompts.

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Paperback

Early Education

Time Workbook

Interactive time-telling worksheets and clock exercises crafted for foundational childhood cognitive skills.

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Paperback

Activity & Creativity

Cute Animal Coloring Book

Happy Farmyard Friends. Creative illustration and mindfulness coloring book designed for young creators.

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// academic background

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Nov 2025 — Present

University of the People

In Progress — Enrolled in concurrent coursework with practical emphasis on software engineering, computer architecture, and low-level system programming.

Relevant Coursework: Programming 1 & 2 (Java), Computer Systems, Concurrent Computing, Statistics, Professional Communication.

Focus Areas: Object-oriented design, GUI development (Java Swing/JavaFX), multithreading, and low-level system programming (C).

Java C Concurrent Computing Computer Systems Object-Oriented Design Statistics

High School Certificate (KCSE)

2015 — 2018

Chania High School — Kenya

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). Strong foundation in mathematics, physical sciences, and technology.

Secondary Education Mathematics Physical Sciences

Simon Njiyo Muranja

Technical Skills & Stack

Languages & Scripting

Web & Automation

Systems & Networking

Work Experience

IT & Hardware Technician

Digital Content & Workflow Automation Builder

Technical Projects

shcool

SolitaireCC

Student Record Management

Amazon KDP Publications

Published Titles on Amazon

Organize Your Brand

The Trading Journal

Anger Management Therapy

Let Him Blog

Finances in Focus

Prayer Journal: Whispers

Time Workbook

Cute Animal Coloring Book

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

High School Certificate (KCSE)

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