DENNIS IRUNGU
Front End Developer
NAIROBI
Summary
Talented Software Developer focused on developing useful solutions to meet changing business and customer demands. Knowledgeable project manager and team leader well-versed in concept design and implementation. Prepared to offer years of related experience to a challenging new position.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Languages
Work History
IT Technical Support Intern
NATIONAL MUSEUMS OF KENYA
Nairobi, NAIROBI
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Key Contributions
- Developing system full stack using PHP, JAVASCRIPT and MYSQL
- Imaged and prepared new computers for integration into company networks and systems
- Tested and installed motherboards, processors and graphics cards on desktops and laptops for corporate staff
- Used diagnostic tools to identify hardware failures and replace non-functional components
- Recommended new and replacement hardware and software purchases
- Explained technical information in clear terms to promote better understanding for non-technical users
- Assessed system hardware and software and suggested modifications to reduce lag time and improve overall speed.
- Supported team needs with research and problem-solving abilities.
Data Annotator
Remotasks
THIKA, THIKA
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Key Contributions
- Successfully and accurately annotating and labeling text, image and video data via internet using various internal software programs while following instructions for various data annotation projects to enhance data quality
- Locating, labeling, tagging and categorizing various elements in large text datasets while paying close attention to details and timely submitting annotated projects to facilitate easy decision making by reviewers
- Working closely with Task Success Manager in Remotasks on Digital Marketing
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Cyber Attendant & Computer Package Tutor
Blessed Computer
01.2010 - 01.2022
- Attending to customers in busy cyber café and assisting where needed
- Completed routine and complex software installations, assisting users of various levels of computer sophistication in operation of new and existing software
- Linked computers to network and peripheral equipment
- Served as backup for staff members, responding to system failure and maintenance emergencies
- Designing and printing papers in different types and quality
- Teaching computer packages to students
- Key Contributions
Volunteer Web Developer
KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY Christian Union ICT
Kerugoya, Kerugoya
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Collaborated as designer, developer, and maintainer of Kirinyaga University CU website which has enabled online registration of 80% of freshmen to CU community since August 2019.
- Developed web application using JavaScript, CSS, PHP, and MYSQL.
- Link to project: https://www.kyucu.co.ke/
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Determined coding requirements for specialized scripts.
- Applied emerging technologies to update and maintain site applicability.
- Oversaw back-end development using PHP to maintain website integrity.
- Oversaw technical issues and troubleshooting requests to resolve user problems.
- Coded websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery languages.
- Developed technical solutions required to accommodate specific user-facing assets
- Ran debugging tools to eliminate flaws and glitches prior to publishing.
- Planned website development, converting mockups into usable web presence with HTML, JavaScript, AJAX and JSON coding.
IT SUPPORT
JOHN'S FOUNDATION
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Working closely with the IT manager,
- Updating software and hardware
- Showing and helping staff to be familiar with technology in office
- Marketing of company's assets which included real estates
Education
FRONT END DEVELOPMENT - SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
SCRIMBA
Online 03.2022 - 09.2022
COMPUTER PACKAGES MODULE 1 -
Blessed Computer Center
Muranga,Kenya 01.2018 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Weithaga Boys High School
Muranga,Kenya 02.2014 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - COMPUTER SCIENCE
Kirinyaga University
Kerugoya,Kenya 08.2018 - 10.2022
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ALX AFRICA
Online 03.2022 - 05.2023
Skills
Code debugging
CSS
HTML
Front End Web Development
Web Design
Programming
Technical Analysis
Software Best Practices
Website optimization
Agile Workflow
Web development projects
Video File Editing
Usability understanding
UX Design
Requirements gathering experience
Accomplishments
During my degree course study, I was able to develop a system that would help the visually impaired to listen to news from the system, in this system I used Js, gulp js, text to speech API, MYSQL and PHP
During my internship period in National Museums of Kenya, I was able to collaborate with a team to develop a system to accession numbers, I worked on the front end development and aided on back end development and it was a success
Hobbies
I love watching documentaries and reading fantasy books
Epic series are favorite and travelling
Timeline
IT Technical Support Intern
NATIONAL MUSEUMS OF KENYA
06.2022 - 08.2022
FRONT END DEVELOPMENT - SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
SCRIMBA
03.2022 - 09.2022
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
ALX AFRICA
03.2022 - 05.2023
Data Annotator
Remotasks
06.2021 - 01.2022
Volunteer Web Developer
KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY Christian Union ICT
03.2020 - 03.2021
IT SUPPORT
JOHN'S FOUNDATION
09.2019 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - COMPUTER SCIENCE
Kirinyaga University
08.2018 - 10.2022
COMPUTER PACKAGES MODULE 1 -
Blessed Computer Center
01.2018 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Weithaga Boys High School
02.2014 - 12.2017
Cyber Attendant & Computer Package Tutor
Blessed Computer
01.2010 - 01.2022