Summary
Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience developing scalable, high-quality applications using JavaScript, Java, Spring Boot, Angular 17+, and AWS. Skilled in cloud technologies, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), DevOps, and database management. Passionate about building efficient, maintainable, and user-focused software solutions while following best practices in software testing and Agile methodologies.
Certified as an AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Developer, Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), and AWS Cloud Practitioner, demonstrating expertise in cloud infrastructure, security, and development. Holds a Certificate in Software Development from Moringa School (2020), where I honed my full-stack development skills, and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science from Maseno University (2014-2018), providing a strong foundation in software engineering and problem-solving.
Technical Skills
- Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript
- Frontend: Angular 17+, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Node.js
- Backend: .NET 8, Spring Boot, Microservices
- Cloud: AWS (ECS, Lambda, SQS, EventBridge, S3, API Gateway)
- DevOps & Infra: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, Ansible, Flux
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB
- AI & Machine Learning: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn
- Cybersecurity: App Security, Code Review, Secure Coding Practices
- Testing: Unit, integration, and automation testing
- Version Control & Agile tools: Git, Github, GitLab
Experience
Software Engineer II | Safaricom PLC
Jan 2020 - Present
- Developed microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and .NET 8.
- Implemented cloud solutions on AWS using Terraform.
- Worked on front-end development using Angular 17+.
Full Stack Developer | Co-operative Bank
Jun 2017 - Dec 2019
- Built RESTful APIs and integrated third-party services.
- Designed and optimized database queries for high performance.
- Deployed cloud-native applications on AWS ECS, Lambda, and S3, ensuring global availability.
- Managed infrastructure as code using Terraform and automated deployment pipelines with GitHub Actions.
- Built event-driven systems using Kafka, RabbitMQ, and SQS.
- Used Docker & Kubernetes for scalable deployments and secured AWS infrastructure.
- Managed major incidents impacting mission-critical applications, coordinating rapid resolutions.
- Worked extensively with SOAP projects, JAXB, and WSDLs for service integration.
Education
Certifications
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- AWS Certified Developer
- Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Projects
Cloud-Based E-Commerce Platform – Developed a microservices-based e-commerce platform using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular. Deployed on AWS.
Automated CI/CD Pipeline – Built a CI/CD pipeline with Jenkins, Terraform, and Kubernetes to automate deployments.