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James Kanyiri

Rongai

Summary

Dynamic and seasoned Senior Laravel Developer with over five years of comprehensive experience in developing scalable, high-performance web applications. Specializes in Laravel framework, with a proven track record of leveraging PHP, MySQL, and modern front-end technologies to craft intuitive, robust digital solutions. Adept at problem-solving and optimizing software architecture for efficiency and reliability. Excels in fast-paced remote environments, showcasing exceptional collaboration, communication, and project management skills. Eager to bring technical expertise and innovative solutions to company vibrant team, contributing to the growth and success of its social platform for product enthusiasts.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

Backend Engineer

Payecards
Turkey, Istanbul
11.2023 - Current

● Integrated third-party APIs into existing systems, enhancing functionality and increasing user satisfaction by 20%.
● Engineered scalable APIs for seamless integration with front-end applications, improving user experience and reducing load times by 30%.
● Streamlined database queries for faster data retrieval, resulting in a 40% increase in application efficiency.
● Defined system requirements with project stakeholders, translating needs into actionable development tasks, which improved project delivery time by 25%.
● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features, ensuring timely project completion and increasing feature adoption by 15%.
● Implemented robust authentication and authorization mechanisms, enhancing data security and reducing incidents by 50%.
● Conducted code reviews and mentored junior developers, improving code quality and team performance.

Backend Engineer & UX/UI Designer

Only Hugs
Turkey, Istanbul
01.2023 - Current
  • ● Crafted mobile app UI, created wireframes and prototypes, increasing design approval rates by 30%.
    ● Developed backend using Laravel, implemented RESTful APIs, and integrated third-party services, resulting in a 25% reduction in development time.
    ● Built high-performance RESTful web services to facilitate smooth communication, improving application response times by 20%.
    ● Enhanced collaboration by leading team meetings on architectural decisions, leading to a 15% improvement in project outcomes.
    ● Implemented responsive design principles, ensuring functionality across devices and increasing mobile user engagement by 40%.
    ● Improved application performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks, increasing stability by 35%.
    ● Conducted usability testing to gather feedback and iterate on design improvements, raising user satisfaction scores by 25%.

Full-stack Web Developer

Eco-Cycle Ltd
Kenya, Nairobi
01.2023 - Current
  • ● Developed a project management system, increasing team productivity by 20%.
    ● Led backend development using Laravel, ensuring seamless integration with frontend
    components and reducing bugs by 30%.
    ● Maintained presentation consistency across the website, enhancing user experience and
    increasing retention by 15%.
    ● Applied responsive design principles to ensure functionality across devices, boosting
    mobile traffic by 25%.
    ● Secured data with robust authentication and authorization mechanisms, reducing
    breaches by 40%.
    ● Improved development processes with Agile methodologies, enhancing project quality
    and delivery timeframes by 20%.
    ● Automated testing processes, increasing bug detection efficiency by 30%.
    ● Monitored application performance to proactively identify bottlenecks, reducing
    downtime by 35%.

Machine Learning Engineer

Sarabi start up studio
Kenya, Nairobi
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • ● Led requirement analysis and system design, increasing project success rates by 25%.
    ● Developed machine learning models, ensuring high accuracy and performance, leading
    to a 20% improvement in outcomes.
    ● Built a WhatsApp chatbot using Node.js, increasing user engagement by 30%.
    ● Deployed the chatbot on cloud platforms, reducing infrastructure costs by 15%.
    ● Prototyped machine learning applications, reducing development time by 20%.
    ● Collaborated with product teams to improve model efficiency by 25%.
    ● Built LLM applications using OpenAI, Chroma DB, and LangChain, improving natural
    language processing accuracy by 30%.
    ● Developed production-grade code for machine learning services, increasing deployment
    efficiency by 20%.
    ● Managed multiple projects on schedule without sacrificing quality.
    ● Researched new technologies, improving application performance by 15%.

Backend Developer

Rent Nasi
Kenya, Nairobi
01.2022 - Current
  • ● Defined site requirements and led backend development using Laravel, increasing delivery speed by 25%.
    ● Ensured presentation consistency, improving user retention by 15%.
    ● Streamlined API integration, reducing data processing time by 30%.
    ● Built RESTful APIs, increasing system reliability by 20%.
    ● Optimized SQL queries and data transport, reducing execution time by 25%.
    ● Integrated third-party APIs, increasing user engagement by 20%.
    ● Enhanced system performance by optimizing both client-side and server-side processes.
    ● Mentored junior developers, improving their productivity by 30%.
    ● Contributed to $2200 in monthly revenue through system improvements.

Full-stack Web Developer

Hillane Autos
Kenya, Nairobi
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • ● Developed front-end components using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap, increasing project completion rates by 20%.
    ● Created backend components using Laravel, reducing bug incidence by 30%.
    ● Ensured presentation consistency, improving user experience and retention by 15%.
    ● Applied responsive design principles, increasing mobile traffic by 25%.
    ● Created APIs for third-party integrations, enhancing functionality by 20%.
    ● Secured data with robust authentication and authorization mechanisms, reducing
    breaches by 40%.
    ● Improved development processes with Agile methodologies, enhancing project quality
    by 20%.
    ● Automated testing processes, increasing bug detection efficiency by 30%.
    ● Designed user interfaces, increasing user satisfaction and conversion rates.

Graphic Designer

Autolink Ventures
Kenya, Nairobi
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • ● Designed graphics and user interfaces, increasing client satisfaction by 25%.
    ● Created logos, product designs, and web applications, boosting brand identity by 20%.
    ● Engaged clients in design processes, improving satisfaction rates by 30%.
    ● Trained graphic designers, enhancing design quality by 20%.
    ● Developed marketing materials, increasing effectiveness by 25%.
    ● Created social media graphics, increasing online visibility by 30%.
    ● Designed wireframes and prototypes, improving design approval rates by 20%.

    ● Collected user feedback, improving design effectiveness by 25%.
    ● Collaborated with teams, enhancing product usability by 20%.
    ● Managed customer communications, increasing satisfaction rates by 25%.

Full-stack Web Developer

Urban Drive Autos LTD
Kenya, Nairobi
01.2022 - 02.2023
  • ● Developed front-end components using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap, increasing project completion rates by 20%.
    ● Created backend components using Laravel, reducing bug incidence by 30%.
    ● Ensured presentation consistency, improving user experience and retention by 15%.
    ● Applied responsive design principles, increasing mobile traffic by 25%.
    ● Created APIs for third-party integrations, enhancing functionality by 20%.
    ● Secured data with robust authentication and authorization mechanisms, reducing
    breaches by 40%.
    ● Improved development processes with Agile methodologies, enhancing project quality
    by 20%.
    ● Automated testing processes, increasing bug detection efficiency by 30%.
    ● Designed user interfaces, increasing user satisfaction and conversion rates.

Full-stack Web Developer

Top Rides Motors Ltd
Kenya, Nairobi
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • ● Developed front-end components using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap, increasing project completion rates by 20%.
    ● Created backend components using Laravel, reducing bug incidence by 30%.
    ● Ensured presentation consistency, improving user experience and retention by 15%.
    ● Applied responsive design principles, increasing mobile traffic by 25%.
    ● Created APIs for third-party integrations, enhancing functionality by 20%.
    ● Secured data with robust authentication and authorization mechanisms, reducing
    breaches by 40%.
    ● Improved development processes with Agile methodologies, enhancing project quality
    by 20%.
    ● Automated testing processes, increasing bug detection efficiency by 30%.
    ● Designed user interfaces, increasing user satisfaction and conversion rates.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Multimedia University of Kenya
Nairobi Kenya
11.2023

Skills

  • Version control with Git
  • Understanding of serverless architecture
  • Understanding of Agile methodologies
  • Deep understanding of RESTful APIs
  • Experience with Docker
  • Familiarity with caching strategies
  • Understanding of microservices architecture
  • Expertise in PHP
  • Strong SQL skills
  • Experience with message queues
  • Knowledge of security best practices
  • Experience with performance optimization
  • Familiarity with API documentation tools
  • Experience with CI and CD pipelines
  • JIRA
  • Testing and debugging
  • Performance Improvement
  • Source and Version Control: Git, Github
  • API Design and Development
  • API design knowledge

Certification

  • HCIA-Datacom, Huawei - 2026
  • HCIA-Security, Huawei - 2026
  • Machine Learning, AWS - Permanent
  • Python Programming Basic, Huawei - Permanent

Timeline

Backend Engineer

Payecards
11.2023 - Current

Backend Engineer & UX/UI Designer

Only Hugs
01.2023 - Current

Full-stack Web Developer

Eco-Cycle Ltd
01.2023 - Current

Machine Learning Engineer

Sarabi start up studio
01.2022 - 01.2023

Backend Developer

Rent Nasi
01.2022 - Current

Full-stack Web Developer

Hillane Autos
01.2022 - 03.2023

Graphic Designer

Autolink Ventures
01.2022 - 01.2023

Full-stack Web Developer

Urban Drive Autos LTD
01.2022 - 02.2023

Full-stack Web Developer

Top Rides Motors Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Multimedia University of Kenya
James Kanyiri