Fredrick Waihenya
Software Engineer
Summary
Complex problem-solver with analytical and driven mindset. Dedicated to achieving demanding development objectives according to tight schedules while producing impeccable code.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Backend Engineer
Hasibu Systems
Nairobi
07.2023 - Current
- Designing, developing , and maintaining Company's software applications' backend infrastructure. I write efficient code, implement robust APIs for smooth communication, and collaborate effectively. This has led to 10% performance improvement, 20% reduced downtime, and 27% better communication efficiency.
Backend Engineer
Clickbanx
03.2023 - Current
- I led a team of developers in implementing critical product features, such as virtual card creation and seamless integration with payment gateways.
- I designed and executed a scalable and secure backend architecture using Django and DRF, offering users the ability to manage bank cards, automate bill payments, and facilitate fund transfers.
- Notably, I successfully integrated with three new payment gateways, expanding user transaction options by 50%.
Junior ML engineer
Omdena
12.2022 - Current
- Collaborating with domain experts to define project goals, designed and implemented machine learning models to solve real-life problems, and evaluated model performance using industry-standard metrics
- Designing and implementing machine learning models to solve identified problems, evaluating model performance using industry-standard metrics and deployed solutions that made a tangible impact for organizations and communities
- Developing expertise in machine learning and data science while contributing to meaningful projects and collaborating with talented individuals at Omdena.
Django developer
Spaceyatech
04.2022 - Current
- I am currently contributing to the development of a content management system (CMS) modeled after Medium
- Designing, implementing, and maintaining the CMS backend, utilizing AWS S3 bucket for media storage, Railway for deployment, and PostgreSQL for database management, and Docker for containerization
- Implementing RESTful APIs using Django Rest Framework (DRF), collaborating with other developers to ensure high-quality code, and ensuring seamless integration with front-end components for a smooth user experience.
Software engineer Intern
Monzo
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with a team of developers to create multiple enterprise-level microservice application for online banking, payment processing, investment management, virtual credit cards and debit cards using the latest technology of Python, Django rest framework, PostgreSQL, Amazon RDS
- Design and implemented scalable transactional APIs for payment processing using Fast ApI and Django rest framework that can process over 1,000 transactions per second
- Continuous development and integration, deployment pipeline integration, pull requests, code reviews, unit/integration testing.
Python Developer
Tirotech Solutions
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Led and collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and solve complex technical problems as per user requirements
- Utilized Django(Python frameworks) to build web applications and APIs
- Implemented CI/CD practices to ensure regular integration and testing of code changes
- Worked on over 100 web applications using version control systems, bug tracking tools, and testing frameworks to write clean and efficient code
- Developed, tested and deployed web applications, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability.
Education
Bsc. -
Murang'a University of Technology
Murang'aSkills
- Python
- Django
- Restful API
- Django rest framework
- Flask
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- AWS
- GCP
- SQL
- NoSQL
- Javascript
- Django/Python
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) Integration
- Database Management
- Agile
Accomplishments
- Achievements/Tasks
- Tasks/Achievements
Open Source
- Django developer, Spaceyatech, 04/01/2022, Present, I am currently contributing to the development of a content management system (CMS) modeled after Medium. Designing, implementing, and maintaining the CMS backend, utilizing AWS S3 bucket for media storage, Railway for deployment, and PostgreSQL for database management, and Docker for containerization. Implementing RESTful APIs using Django Rest Framework (DRF), collaborating with other developers to ensure high-quality code, and ensuring seamless integration with front-end components for a smooth user experience.
- Junior ML engineer, Omdena, 12/01/2022, Present, Collaborating with domain experts to define project goals, designed and implemented machine learning models to solve real-life problems, and evaluated model performance using industry-standard metrics Designing and implementing machine learning models to solve identified problems, evaluating model performance using industry-standard metrics and deployed solutions that made a tangible impact for organizations and communities. Developing expertise in machine learning and data science while contributing to meaningful projects and collaborating with talented individuals at Omdena.
Languages
Swahili, English
Native language
Work Availability
monday
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Backend Engineer
Hasibu Systems
07.2023 - Current
Backend Engineer
Clickbanx
03.2023 - Current
Junior ML engineer
Omdena
12.2022 - Current
Django developer
Spaceyatech
04.2022 - Current
Software engineer Intern
Monzo
04.2022 - 09.2022
Python Developer
Tirotech Solutions
04.2021 - 03.2022
Bsc. -
Murang'a University of Technology
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