Eugene Mark Korku Barasu
Full-Stack Developer — Python/Django · MERN/NextJS · Spring Boot + PostgreSQL
I build production-grade REST APIs, scalable ecommerce platforms, and enterprise CRM systems. Mechanical Engineering student from Umtata, South Africa, with a track record of delivering secure, well-documented, and AI-augmented solutions.
About Me
Engineering background + Full-stack expertise = Systems that scale.
Why Work With Me?
I combine disciplined engineering thinking with modern web development to deliver systems that are not just functional, but maintainable, secure, and scalable.
From JWT-authenticated Django APIs to SSR-powered NextJS storefronts, every project is built with production standards: role-based access, analytics, testing, and CI/CD readiness.
Featured Projects
Enterprise-grade applications built with modern architectures and AI augmentation.
Django REST Blog API
JWT-secured REST API with role-based access, nested comments, pagination, and rate limiting. Designed for content platforms that need scalable backend infrastructure.
NextJS Ecommerce Store
Full-stack ecommerce with SSR, cart persistence, Stripe payments, and MongoDB backend. Optimized for SEO and conversion with Server Components.
Spring Boot CRM
Enterprise customer relationship management with JPA/Hibernate ORM, Spring Security, and REST controllers. Handles complex business logic with type-safe Java.
Super Calculator
A functional calculator built with vanilla JavaScript, DOM manipulation, and CSS Grid. Demonstrates clean frontend fundamentals.
Built with AI Augmentation
I leverage AI tools to accelerate development, improve code quality, and deliver faster without compromising engineering standards.
ChatGPT
Architecture & DebuggingClaude
Code Review & DocsAmazon Q
AWS & Cloud PatternsAI tools are used for productivity enhancement; all code is reviewed, tested, and understood before deployment.
Skills & Expertise
Three full stacks mastered through intensive bootcamp training and continuous project work.
Python / Django
REST APIs, ORM, JWT Auth
MERN / NextJS
SSR, Server Actions, Stripe
Spring Boot
JPA, Security, PostgreSQL
Databases
PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQL
Git / DevOps
GitHub, CI/CD, Docker basics
AI Prompt Engineering
ChatGPT, Claude, Amazon Q
What People Say
Feedback from mentors, peers, and collaborators.
Bootcamp Mentor
"Eugene consistently delivered production-ready code. His Django API project had better authentication handling than some senior developers I've worked with."
Project Collaborator
"Working with Eugene on the NextJS ecommerce project was seamless. He understands both frontend UX and backend scalability."
University Lecturer
"His ability to combine mechanical engineering principles with software development creates uniquely robust systems. A rare talent."
Get In Touch
Have a project in mind? Let's discuss how I can help build it.