Samwel Karanja

Online Bus Booking System

This project aims to alleviate congestion at local Matatu Bay stations by providing a user-centered, intuitive interface. By streamlining operations and enhancing user experience, the solution is designed to improve accessibility and reduce wait times, making daily commutes smoother and more efficient.

I came up withis idea when I was stuck in queue for hours. I thought to myself, "There must be a better way to book a bus and Matatus, right?" This idea sparked my interest in web development and led me to explore the possibilities of creating a bus booking system.

This was my first attempt at building a bus booking system. I was determined to make it a user-friendly experience, and I wanted to ensure that it was both efficient and secure.

My developing skills were not enough to create a fully functional bus booking system. I had to learn how to build a responsive website that could handle user input, manage data, and provide real-time updates to users.

Technologies Used HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL & PHP

Duration 8 months

Challenges Faced Integrating third-party APIs and ensuring data security and integrity. It wasn't a userfriendly interms of responsiveness

Future Improvements Add real-time notifications and user analytics features and payment gateway integration

Management Information System (MIS)

This online Management Information System (MIS) streamlines cafe operations, allowing clients to place orders online, choose payment methods, and select delivery or in-store pickup. It caters to both loyal and regular clients, offering exclusive rewards for loyal customers while enabling regular clients to order without registration. By facilitating advance orders, the system reduces wait times and enhances customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

This MIS module manages garage and car wash operations by tracking daily client interactions and services. It maintains detailed client records to analyze preferences and create tailored promotions, enhancing engagement and loyalty.

The system includes a Loyalty Program for registered clients to access exclusive offers, while regular clients can select services without signing up. This dual approach ensures flexible options and a personalized experience for both loyal and one-time clients.

Technologies Used: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL & PHP

Duration: 2 months

Challenges Faced: Ensuring cross-browser compatibility.

Future Improvements: Implement additional features based on user feedback and payment gateway integration

Offline Point of Sale

The system was designed to be able to manage small businesses and have a user-friendly interface. It also provide daily reports and makes sales using two user accounts Attendant and Manager.

Technologies Used: VB.NET & MYSQL

Duration: 4 months

Challenges Faced: Managing state effectively in a complex application.

Future Improvements: Expand functionality with user roles and permissions.

Central Deanery Catholic Church

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This web-based Content Management System (CMS) is specifically designed to empower parishes with complete control over their website's content and user management. The system allows authorized personnel to easily post announcements, ensuring that parishioners stay informed about events, updates, and community activities.

With an intuitive and secure interface, the CMS provides the following functionalities:

User Management: Admins can register new users, delete inactive or unauthorized accounts, and update user roles to ensure secure and efficient operations.

Content Management: Administrators can effortlessly create, edit, and publish announcements or other content directly to the parish website. This feature ensures timely communication and keeps the website dynamic and up-to-date.

Security Features: Users can securely change passwords to maintain data integrity, while administrators can enforces security protocols for added protection.

Content Deletion: Outdated or irrelevant content can be removed with ease to maintain a clean and organized website.

This CMS is tailored to meet the unique needs of a parish, providing a user-friendly platform that bridges the gap between church administration and its congregation. By streamlining content and user management, the system fosters effective communication and enhances the parish's online presence.

Technologies Used:HTML5, CSS, PHP & MYSQL

Duration: 2 Weeks

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