From zero to shipped, from startups to market leaders — here's my work experience.
Here's my work experience
Freelance
Full-stack Engineer
May 2023 - Present
Nairobi, Kenya (Remote)
- Developed and maintained 10+ full-stack and backend projects demonstrating strong API and database design skills.
- Reduced frontend development time by 40% by delivering well-documented and optimized RESTful APIs.
- Designed relational database schemas for multiple applications, improving data retrieval efficiency by 25%.
- Integrated third-party services including authentication, payments, and social APIs (Reddit, X/Twitter).
- Managed version control using Git and collaborated on shared repositories following structured branching workflows.
WHTA NETWORKFull-Time
Backend & Systems Developer
Feb 2024 - Jun 2024
Nairobi, Kenya (Remote)
- Collaborated with the backend development team to deliver projects using Django and MySQL, resulting in a 100% completion rate.
- Reduced frontend development time by 40% by providing well-designed and documented RESTful APIs.
- Maintained a MySQL database for 300 active users, performing regular backups and achieving 80% uptime through proactive monitoring.
- Authored technical documentation and collaborated on system feature improvements to enhance overall reliability.
Spreading SmilesVolunteering
Technology Manager
Apr 2020 - Present
Nairobi, Kenya
- Managing technical infrastructure and system support, including troubleshooting and process feedback to enhance system reliability.
- Implementing data security protocols, including the secure wiping of donated hardware before redistribution.
- Documenting and labeling all technological assets for inventory tracking and organizational efficiency.