Lemeri Gift
Self-taught Frontend Developer
Building modern web applications with React, contributing to open source, and creating innovative solutions through technology.
About Me
A passionate developer combining technical expertise with innovative thinking
I'm Lemeri Gift, a self-taught frontend developer and computer tech enthusiast. My journey in technology began with curiosity and has evolved into a passion for creating modern, visually appealing applications that make a difference.
I primarily work with JavaScript and React, using Linux as my development environment. My experience spans from frontend development to backend integration, with a strong focus on internationalization and cross-cultural collaboration.
Through my contributions to open-source projects, I've helped improve technology accessibility, user experiences and as well as my own working experience. I believe technology should be inclusive and accessible to everyone, regardless of their background.
Self-Taught Developer
Passionate about learning and building modern web applications
Cultural Bridge
Building applications with international reach and accessibility
Open Source Contributor
Active contributor to OpenELIS, AsyncAPI, and MediaWiki projects
Linux Enthusiast
Primarily uses Linux for development and loves the open-source ecosystem
Skills & Expertise
A comprehensive toolkit built through self-learning and real-world project experience
Component-driven development, hooks, context
ES6+, async/await, modern features
Semantic HTML, responsive design
Grid, Flexbox, mobile-first
Java 11 & 21, version management
Containerization, Docker Compose
Branching, rebasing, conflict resolution
CLI, system administration
react-intl, i18next, Transifex
Figma, Carbon Design System
Contributing, collaboration
English ↔ Spanish ↔ Arabic
Experience & Contributions
Open source contributions and collaborative projects that showcase my growth as a developer
Refactored result select list forms and implemented internationalization features using Transifex.
Key Achievements:
- Implemented i18n support for multiple languages
- Improved user experience and accessibility
- Collaborated with international development team
Contributed to testing improvements and documentation for the AsyncAPI CLI tool.
Key Achievements:
- Designed Banners for conference events
- Improved CLI performance and testing
- Contributed to UI component library
- Participated in community discussions and reviews
Proposed and developed a tool for simplifying Central Notice banners management. Focused on improving user experience and reducing complexity for banner administrators.
Key Achievements:
- Analyzed existing banner management workflow
- Proposed UX improvements for Central Notice
- Developed prototype tool for banner simplification
- Engaged with MediaWiki community
Self-Taught Expertise
Component-driven development, hooks, context, and modern React patterns
Docker Desktop, Docker Compose, and container orchestration
Advanced Git workflows, branching strategies, and collaboration
Get In Touch
I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, collaborations, or just having a chat about technology
lemerigift@gmail.com
Send me an email anytime
Location
Uganda/South Sudan
Available for remote work worldwide
Response Time
24-48 hours
I typically respond within 1-2 days