Franklin Koome
Junior Software Developer
Nairobi
Summary
Software Engineer Intern dedicated to improving skills through hands-on learning and development work. Proficient in mobile and desktop development environments. Adept at using HTML5, JavaScript, React, Nextjs, Python, Ruby on rails. Well-organized and collaborative team player with strong communication and analytical abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ICT Assisstant(Software Developer)
Kenya Institute of Special Education(KISE)
07.2024 - Current
Contributed to development, implementation and support of various systems: teaching practice assessment module, KISE website, KISE Hotel Website
Delivered assistance and support for team-based IT projects.
Provided basic end-user troubleshooting and desktop support.
Enhanced user experience through designing and implementing user-friendly interfaces.
Designed proactive preventive maintenance schedules to prevent unnecessary downtime and hardware faults.
Troubleshot issues with websites and fixed scripting and use issues.
Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
Streamlined help desk operations by implementing an effective ticket management system
ICT Intern
Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE)
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Contributed to development, implementation and support of various systems: Expo Registration System, IT Helpdesk Ticketing System, Gowns Issuance System, Expo Website
- Delivered assistance and support for team-based IT projects.
- Provided basic end-user troubleshooting and desktop support.
- Enhanced user experience through designing and implementing user-friendly interfaces.
- Designed proactive preventive maintenance schedules to prevent unnecessary downtime and hardware faults.
- Troubleshot issues with websites and fixed scripting and use issues.
- Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Streamlined help desk operations by implementing an effective ticket management system.
Industrial Attachment
ICT Office, Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE)
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Contributed to the development of an asset management application using Ruby on Rails and React
- Assisted in projects focused on enhancing technology integration within the organization.
Education
BSc Software Development -
KCA University
09.2019 - 11.2023
Githongo Vocational Training Centre
02.2019 - 07.2019
Nguviu Boys High School
02.2015 - 11.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Cybersecurity best practices
- HTML, CSS, JS
- Front-end Frameworks: React, Nextjs
- Web application development
- Programming Languages: Ruby on Rails, Python
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Git proficiency
- Problem-solving abilities
Projects
Final Computing project KCAU
- Created an attendance system with Python (Flask), SQLAlchemy, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It allowed users to check-in and checkout from work with the admin having the access to the reports of all employees.
Gowns Issuance System
- Developed a graduation gowns issuance system to automate the process of issuing gowns and reporting on number of gowns issued, returned gowns and the missing gowns
- Utilized Django and PostgreSQL
Expo Registration System
- Developed an event registration system. Participants register for attendance, they receive a QR code in their email which is used to confirm attendance on the day of the expo.
- Utilized Django and PostgreSQL
Expo Website
- Developed a responsive website for the expo
- Utilized Nextjs, Tailwind
E-commerce Website
- Developed a full-stack e-commerce app to list, view and bid for goods.
- Utilized Django for the back-end and Nextjs for the front-end.
Projects Management
- Developed a web-based system to digitize the process of teaching practice assessment and ease access to reports.
- Utilized Django for the back-end, Javascript and Django templates for front-end and MySQL for the Database
Hotel Website
- Developed a website for advertising the facilities and services of the KISE ARC Hotel.
- Utilized Wordpress CMS.
Teaching Assessment Module
- Developed a system to digitize the teaching practice assessment process and optimize the report sharing process.
- Utilized Django for the back-end, Javascript and Django templates for front-end and Postgresql for the Database
Personal Information
Title: Junior Developer
References
- Arthur Muruga, ICT Assistant Networking, Kenya Institute of Special Education, Nairobi, 00100, amuraga@kise.ac.ke
- Pauline Wanjiru Muigai, Senior ICT OFFICER, Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE), Nairobi, 00100, muigaip@kise.ac.ke
Timeline
ICT Assisstant(Software Developer)
Kenya Institute of Special Education(KISE)
07.2024 - Current
ICT Intern
Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE)
09.2023 - 06.2024
Industrial Attachment
ICT Office, Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE)
05.2023 - 08.2023
BSc Software Development -
KCA University
09.2019 - 11.2023
Githongo Vocational Training Centre
02.2019 - 07.2019
Nguviu Boys High School
02.2015 - 11.2018
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