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SoftwareDeveloper

Idah Guanta

Software Developer
Nairobi

Summary

I am an ingenious, ambitious, and result-oriented software developer with proven ability to develop and maintain software searching for opportunities to build my career, improve my skills, and gain industry experience. My goal is to be a valuable mutual asset and strive to use my skills for the organizational success as well as to improve society and simplify life for everyone.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Part-Time Freelancer

Upwork
Nairobi
02.2019 - Current
  • Designing and developing applications for clients as per their requirements.
  • Conducting research, gathering information from multiple sources and presenting results.
  • Delivering services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Participating in team activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Learning new skills and applying to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Actively listening to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Developing and implementing performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.

Software Developer Attaché

Ryanada Limited
Nairobi
04.2022 - 08.2022

Responsibilities:

• Supporting development and design to develop and integrate features into their system using technologies like Django, JavaScript and Figma.

• Learning software development processes and the best test and debugging practices.

• API development with the team.

• Payment gateway integration tasks.

• Use of Rest and Graph APIs.

  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Technical Support Specialist

LTVplus
Walnut
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Always maintained a professional, positive, and empathetic attitude toward customers.
  • Promptly responded to customer inquiries.
  • Utilized online portals/systems to communicate with customers
  • Achieved customer satisfaction by acknowledging and resolving complaints.
  • Supported customer needs as a product expert .
  • Orders, forms, applications, and requests were processed.
  • Recorded customer interactions, transactions, complaints, and comments.
  • As needed, communicated and coordinated with colleagues.
  • Provided professional customer support and ensured customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and tested new product offerings prior to release to assist development team in bug identification.
  • Resolved diverse range of technical issues across multiple systems and applications for customers and end-users across various time zones.

Technical Support Specialist

Influx
Victoria
02.2020 - 12.2020
  • Diagnosed and solved customer problems and respond to complaints in a timely manner
  • Trouble shot and solved merchant issues on CMS.
  • Communicated effectively via email and other platforms and chat in fluent English.
  • Kept records of all communication with customers as per the Records Management Policy.
  • Contributed to a high performance and friendly workplace culture

Customer Support Specialist

Asterisk Technologies
Nairobi
05.2019 - 02.2020
  • Responded promptly and professionally to incoming customer inquiries by telephone ,emails or live chat while taking feedback.
  • Evaluated customer issues and caller trends to determine areas in need of improvement and implement proactive corrections.
  • Maintained an updated knowledge of the organization's products, services, and customer service policies and promoting our services.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with clients and key personnel in the company.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Software Development

KCA University
Nairobi, Kenya
09.2018 - 12.2022

High School Diploma -

Kaaga Girls High School
Meru. Kenya
01.2014 - 11.2017

Skills

    Front-end –HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap,

SQL and NO SQL databases ;MySQL, SQLite, PostgreSQL

Back-end - Flask and Django Python, CodeIgniter Php,

Problem-Solving

WordPress CMS

Active Listening

Excellent Communication

REST API’s,

Software installation, maintenance and hardware troubleshooting

Customer service and experience

Research

Demonstrated problem solving skills

Attention to Detail

Interests

Chess

Exploring the limits and heights of science, by watching documentaries and exploring nature

References

 Name: Elias Gitonga.  

Institution: Asterisk Technologies. 

Email: info@asterisktech.co.ke  

Phone: 0721270241 / 0704376419  

Timeline

Software Developer Attaché

Ryanada Limited
04.2022 - 08.2022

Technical Support Specialist

LTVplus
01.2021 - 08.2021

Technical Support Specialist

Influx
02.2020 - 12.2020

Customer Support Specialist

Asterisk Technologies
05.2019 - 02.2020

Part-Time Freelancer

Upwork
02.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Software Development

KCA University
09.2018 - 12.2022

High School Diploma -

Kaaga Girls High School
01.2014 - 11.2017
Idah GuantaSoftware Developer