Hello, I’m
I design and build secure, scalable applications for startups, fintech, and SaaS products — with strong focus on backend architecture, performance, and long-term maintainability.
Smith Kruz
Full-Stack / Backend-Focused
A showcase of innovative solutions where design meets functionality
AI-powered accessibility compliance SaaS backend
Enterprise-scale multi-portal system for educational institution
Full-stack job board & career consultancy platform
NCLEX e-learning & CBT platform with tutor management
Internal npm package for educational tech project scaffolding
DeFi education portal with tokenized creator economy
A chronological journey through my professional roles and achievements
Active positions and ongoing contracts
Z1 Technology
Oct 2024 – Present
Lead developer for institutional portal systems (AKS College of Nursing, RSU Business School) and author of internal @z1lms/create-edutech npm package.
TechHubSquare
Oct 2023 – Present
Technical lead for backend/DevOps on flagship SaaS products including ADA Certify, GMBmaps, and AdaSuite.
Previous roles and contract engagements
Sixsol Technologies
Nov 2025
Full-stack development for client projects during a focused contract engagement.
LivingNeeds (India)
Sep 2022 – Mar 2023
Promoted from Intern to Full-Stack Developer, contributing to client web application development.
Direct Client Projects
2022 – Present
Delivered full-stack solutions for various clients including fintech, education, and security sectors.
A comprehensive overview of my technical expertise across multiple domains
9 skills mastered
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90-100% Mastery
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25-50% Mastery
Just Started
Beyond the code — understanding the person behind the developer
Senior Full-Stack Developer
Samuel Benny (Smith Kruz) is a Senior Full-Stack Developer with a proven track record of architecting and leading the development of complex, production-grade web applications.
He leverages deep expertise in PHP/Laravel and Node.js to create robust backend systems, complemented by modern frontend skills with React/Next.js.
What drives his work is a foundational passion for logic, efficiency, and understanding how things work at a fundamental level. He thrives on dissecting complex problems—whether designing a high-performance database schema, crafting a clever algorithm, or implementing patterns for maintainable code.
Beyond writing code, Smith is a collaborative team leader and mentor. He enjoys teaching, helping teammates level up, and believes strong teams build the best software.
Drummer & keyboardist with a passion for music theory and mixing tracks in FL Studio
Strategic gamer (Call of Duty: Mobile) who enjoys problem-solving and team coordination
Active mentor who enjoys teaching, helping colleagues, and building strong developer communities
Constantly exploring complex topics about performance optimization, algorithms, and system efficiency
Let's build something amazing together
Education & Certifications
Computer Engineering
Focused on computer systems, software engineering, and hardware architecture.
Verify Credential
ALX Africa
LivingNeeds
PHPtalks Community
HP Life Online
GreatStack
LinkedIn Learning
CodSoft
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