Jordan Muthemba
Developer Evangelist
Nairobi
Summary
Passionate Blockchain maximalist dedicated to building a brighter financial future through the power of blockchain technology. Specializes in crafting optimized smart contracts using Solidity, creating scalable, secure, and decentralized DApps. Beyond his blockchain endeavours, I like to explore the capabilities of JavaScript, harnessing NodeJS and React to develop robust applications.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Celo Blockchain Ambassador / Developer Evangelist
Celo Africa DAO
01.2021 - Current
- Creating a course curriculum for Blockchain and related fields
- Speaking, writing, and sharing about Celo blockchain in my local language
- Building relationships with local organizations and communities that would benefit from Celo
- Organizing local/ virtual community events that are tied to one of the four community tenets: Designing for all, innovating on Money, striving for Beauty, and Embodying Humility
- Activating my own ideas for spreading the word about Celo.
Co-Founder
Kushite ICP HUB East Africa
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Created an inclusive corporate culture that fostered teamwork, open communication, and increased employee morale.
- Developed comprehensive business plans that guided the company towards long-term success and profitability.
- Secured lucrative partnerships by establishing strong relationships with key industry players.
- Created a strategy guide to stimulate developer expansionwithin the African ecosystem.
- Organized hackathons in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, andNigeria to implement decentralized applications (dapps) on ICP.
- Established a grassroots network of ambassadors.
- Provided assistance to 100+ developers deploying on ICP
Blockchain Smart Contract, Canza Finance
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Build and maintain backend infrastructure using Celo Contract Kit, NodeJs, and MongoDB
- Design, develop, and test smart contracts for use in decentralized applications
- Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration between the front-end and back-end
- Write, test, and maintain the USSD platform using Africa's Talking API to provide off-ramp services
- Provide technical guidance and support to team members on backend development and smart contract development
- Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to the backend infrastructure and smart contract design
- Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices for smart contract development.
Blockchain Developer Advocate, Mara Foundation
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Creating course curriculum for Mara Academy and writing technical articles related to Web 3 concepts
- Organizing technical workshops to educate developers on Web 3 concepts
- Representing Mara at tech conferences in Kenya/Nigeria to speak on Web 3 related topics
- Mentor developers at the Mara hackathon and help them deploy functional prototypes
- Provide guidance and support to developers in implementing Web 3 concepts and technologies
- Collaborating with other teams and stakeholders to develop and implement Web 3 related projects
- Conduct research and stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in Web 3 technologies
- Assist in the development of training materials and resources related to Web 3 concepts and technologies.
Blockchain and Smart Contract Instructor, Africa Data School
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Creating a course curriculum for Blockchain and related fields
- Providing accurate and timely course information to prospective students and current students
- Providing students with access to course materials and feedback on their work
- Observing office hours or Appointment times for students.
Backend and Blockchain Developer, Send Village
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Creating and consuming blockchain based Application Programming Interface from Ethereum and Tokens created on the Ethereum blockchain
- Documenting new solutions and APIs as well as maintaining them and that of existing ones
- Researching, designing, developing and testing blockchain technologies
- Brainstorming and helping evaluate applications for new tools and technologies as they continually evolve.
Head of IT Department/Blockchain Developer, Ubrica
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Researching and implementing technological strategic solutions
- Verifying of application results by conducting system audits of technologies implemented
- Completing projects by coordinating resources and timetables with user departments and data centers
- Was in charge of web development/maintenance creation of data backup
- Twitter sentiment analysis of the organization and evaluation of the current trends in the blockchain.
Freelancer in Web, Freelancing (SELF)
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Designing, coding and modifying websites, from layout to function, according to a client's specifications
- Creating visually appealing sites/apps with user-friendly design and clear navigation.
Education
Bachelor of Information Technology - Information Technology
Moi University
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2020 - Current
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TechCamp Kenya
07.2019 - 05.2019
Diploma in Information Technology - undefined
Moi University
01.2015 - 04.2019
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Moi University
09.2014 - 05.2014
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Karuri High School
01.2009 - 04.2012
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Kibubuti Primary School
01.2001 - 04.2008
Skills
Side Projects
- Citizen: A Dapp I created under the Celo Blockchain to track government money transfers to its correct destination.
- Global Gateway: Part of Celo Bootcamp's eight-week acceleration program for building financial applications with blockchain Technology.
Hackathon Experiences
- Celo Bootcamp, 04/2020 - 05/2020, Celo Camp is an eight weeks acceleration program for building financial applications with Blockchain Technology, Ubricoin - aka Global Relic Hackathon, Solidity, Javascript celo contract kit
- Andela-#BuildForSDG Cohort 1, 04/2020 - 06/2020, Be market-ready. Build experience by innovating on problems that matter., ZaoBora, Python Flask restful Apis, React.js.
- Andela-#BuildForSDG Cohort 2, 2020, Be market-ready. Build experience by innovating on problems that matter, ZaoBora, Python Flask restful Apis, React.js.
- UNODC Hackathon, 10/2020 - 11/2020, A six-week virtual hackathon was launched today to challenge young web developers in Eastern Africa to find innovative blockchain-based solutions to fight corruption., Citizen Dapp Tech, Expo ReactNative, Solidity, Javascript
- ETH Denver, 02/05/2021 - 02/13/2021, one of the largest and most well-known annual events focused on Ethereum and blockchain technology. It is a hackathon and conference that brings together developers, entrepreneurs, investors, and blockchain enthusiasts from around the world to collaborate and innovate on new blockchain-based solutions., Machu Picchu, Expo React Native, ReactJS, Solidity, Javascript
- Celo's Make Crypto Mobile, 10/08/2021 - 11/28/2021, Make crypto what it should be; - Mobile. Accessible. For everyone., Jollofswap -Hackathon, Javascript, solidity, next.JS, tailwind, celo contract kit, Africa's Taking SDK
Languages
English
Kiswahili
Timeline
Co-Founder
Kushite ICP HUB East Africa
05.2023 - 12.2023
Blockchain Developer Advocate, Mara Foundation
05.2022 - 11.2022
Blockchain Smart Contract, Canza Finance
01.2022 - 01.2023
Blockchain and Smart Contract Instructor, Africa Data School
07.2021 - 09.2021
Celo Blockchain Ambassador / Developer Evangelist
Celo Africa DAO
01.2021 - Current
Backend and Blockchain Developer, Send Village
01.2021 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Information Technology - Information Technology
Moi University
01.2020 - Current
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TechCamp Kenya
07.2019 - 05.2019
Head of IT Department/Blockchain Developer, Ubrica
01.2018 - 03.2020
Freelancer in Web, Freelancing (SELF)
01.2016 - 01.2017
Diploma in Information Technology - undefined
Moi University
01.2015 - 04.2019
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Moi University
09.2014 - 05.2014
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Karuri High School
01.2009 - 04.2012
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Kibubuti Primary School
01.2001 - 04.2008
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