Software Developer

• Mar 2022 - Present

Data and Technology Associate

• Jul 2020 - Aug 2023

Since 2020, I have been working as Data and Technology Associate at Shamiri Institute, a data-driven nonprofit that develops and disseminates low-cost and low-stigma mental health solutions for Kenyan adolescents. I partnered with leaders across the company to define technical roadmaps for existing and upcoming tech products. Evaluated existing software architecture while helping to propose direction and strategy through current trends and best practices. Collaborated with various teams across the company to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions across web and mobile platforms. Worked closely with product managers to prioritise features and make important trade-offs. Reviewed technical blueprints to make sure that they align with the overall technical strategy of Shamiri Institute as well as ensure that they meet our scalability, compliance and security needs and goals. Led product development lifecycle from design into functioning prototypes. Some Tech Projects I worked on: Built and maintained an interactive database of the organisation’s API for data collected during the last 2 years of research. Tech stack: React, PostgreSQL, Express, EC2 Developed Shamiri App a feature-rich web and mobile application using modular and scalable architecture with technologies like React.js, Nodejs, MongoDB, Express and React Native in order to build resilient and easy to maintain codebases. Built a modern web application for interactive questionnaires and collecting data in Morocco and Kenya across different schools and sessions. Tech Stack: MERN stack Shamiri Audio Recorder Built a React Native App that was used to record group sessions and store the audio in our aws s3 bucket Tech Stack: React Native, Express, Amazon S3 Geospatial Map Data Showcase Mapped our data on the Kenyan map to show the statistical distribution per county. Tech Stack: React Show less

Senior Frontend Developer

• Dec 2022 - Apr 2023

* As the sole frontend developer, I developed the app from scratch and installed all required dependencies, creating a cohesive frontend architecture of shared components and production-ready data management. * I took part in the product development lifecycle from design to functioning prototypes, iterating through different product samples and coding view components using CSS. * I incorporated responsive fonts and components that can scale on different devices without compromising the design. * I integrated backend APIs on the app and handled edge cases for the data loading cycle and error handling. * I implemented search functionality for products, users, and phone numbers, as well as contact syncing on the app from both iOS and Android with a pull-to-refresh feature included. * I integrated payment on the app using Interswitch, allowing users to pay using a visa card or locally supported payment modes such as Mobile money pay(Mpesa, Airtel Money). * I implemented invite/share with users and friends features, enabling users to share the app download link with their contacts. * I implemented Instagram-like stories for products with offers, including a buy option. * I implemented login with Face or Touch ID that users can take advantage of in addition to the pin input. * I released the app on both iOS and Android stores, performing app versioning and taking app screenshots for the store. * I integrated both remote and in-app notifications for iOS and Android to show new offers and prompt users of requests. * I integrated analytics for usage and crash reports to help improve the app. Show less

Python Developer

• Aug 2022 - Sep 2022

Python Developer on an automation project. * Build e-commerce twitter bot * Setup SQL database and configured it with the bot * Tested, documented, and deployed Python application Python Developer on an automation project. * Build e-commerce twitter bot * Setup SQL database and configured it with the bot * Tested, documented, and deployed Python application

Software Developer

• Feb 2021 - Dec 2021

Full Stack Developer. * Took part in product development lifecycle from design into functioning prototypes * Help built and established best practices for modular architecture, responsive design, and accessibility across the application built with React Native and Django * Released android and iOS app bundles for the stores * Consulted on UX/UI design decisions and processes * Debugged, profiled and fixed defects on both client (React Native) and server (Django) * Help create a cohesive Front-End architecture of shared components * This position entailed a lot of working across teams and collaboration Show less