ABOUT ME

As an experienced Backend Developer, I specialize in building scalable and efficient systems using Java Spring Boot and Django. I have strong expertise in designing robust APIs and integrating them seamlessly with modern front-end frameworks like Angular, ensuring smooth data flow and exceptional user experiences. Beyond backend development, I also contribute to the full software development lifecycle from architecture and implementation to deployment and optimization, delivering reliable and maintainable solutions that drive business growth.

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EDUCATION

The Technical University of Kenya

Bachelor of Technology – Computer Technology

Second class Honors (Upper Division) 

2018 – 2023

SKILLS

Java

Flutter

Dart

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Spring Boot

Docker

Git

JUnit

SonarQube

Hibernate

Angular

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We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.

Not Aristotle

WORK EXPERIENCE

Serianu Ltd.
June 2023 - Aug 2025
Backend Engineer

• Developed and maintained microservices-based applications using Java Spring Boot, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
• Collaborated closely with Product Owners, frontend engineers, and designers to deliver high-quality features aligned with business requirements.
• Implemented caching and fast data access strategies with Redis, improving application performance and responsiveness.
• Built event-driven services using Kafka, enabling reliable, real-time communication across distributed systems.
• Worked with MongoDB for flexible data modeling and storage, supporting diverse use cases and scalability.
• Applied code quality practices with SonarQube, ensuring maintainable, secure, and high-standard codebases.
• Containerized services using Docker to streamline development, testing, and deployment workflows.
• Actively contributed to design discussions and technical decisions, balancing performance, reliability, and scalability.

Full Stack Web Solutions
April 2023 - June 2023
Software Engineer

• Designed and developed responsive websites using WordPress and Elementor, tailoring layouts to client requirements.
• Implemented custom code solutions with PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to extend functionality beyond standard templates.
• Optimized websites for performance, SEO, and cross-browser compatibility, improving both speed and visibility.
• Collaborated with clients to translate business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring user-friendly designs.
• Integrated third-party services and APIs to enhance site capabilities (e.g., analytics).
• Applied best practices in security and scalability, ensuring reliable and maintainable websites.

irob TECH
June 2022 - May 2023
Software Engineer

• Led the end-to-end development of a social application, from frontend (Android Java) to backend (Java Spring Boot).
• Engineered a seamless, user-friendly experience that resulted in 300+ downloads on the Google Play Store.
• Designed and implemented scalable backend services to support growing user engagement.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align features with user needs and business goals.
• Applied strong problem-solving and technical expertise to deliver high-quality, impactful solutions.