Josephat Onkoba Serembe
Software Engineer
Nairobi
Summary
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from Zetech University, specializing in software engineering. Experience includes building full-stack web applications, maintaining system infrastructure, and Database administration. Collaborated with teams to design, develop, and deploy robust applications using technologies like Python, Django, PHP, and various machine learning frameworks.
Focus is on advancing in AI and machine learning, to create impactful, data-driven solutions. Particularly applying AI in data science to drive insights and address real-world challenges in technology.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Intern
Diamond Trust Bank
Nairobi
07.2024 - 09.2024
Gained hands-on experience in banking operations and practical tasks while understanding how banks function and core activities that keep a bank running smoothly.
1. Customer and Transaction Support
- Processed over 50 account openings.
- Managed 100+ cash and cheque transactions weekly.
- Assisted with more than 20 customer inquiries daily.
2. Software Proficiency
- Developed expertise in DTB's software systems, including Sybrin for cheque processing and EFTs for transfers, enhancing transaction efficiency.
3. Team Collaboration
- Participated in team meetings to discuss strategies for customer acquisition and community outreach.
Industrial Training IT Student
Zetech University
Nairobi
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Engaged in practical software development projects to develop web applications (both front end and
back end) - Ensuring user requirements are met
- Project planning and designing
- Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software
- Maintaining and upgrading existing software
- Designing database systems for web applications
- Ensuring uptime and dependability
- Integrate software components and third-party programs
- Gather and evaluate user feedback
- Updating software installed on computer labs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Zetech University
Nairobi, Kenya11-2024
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quick learner
- Computer skills
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Creative and resourceful
- Outstanding communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Public speaking
- Research
- Data management
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Website management
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management
- Active listening
- Organizational skills
- Project management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated in a team of 2 in the development of a Student Attachment Monitoring System a web-based platform designed to enable higher institutions such as colleges and universities to effortlessly manage the industrial attachment process for students
- Awarded prize for an AI solution developed during a 3-month AI hackathon to create solutions aimed at solving challenges faced by persons living with disabilities
Certification
- Software Development, Powelearn Project Academy - [November 2022 to May 2023]
- Introduction to Programming Using Python, Kaggle - Issued May 2023
- Crash Course on Python, Coursera - Issued May 2023
- Using Python to interact with the Operating System, Coursera - Issued Sep 2023
- Introduction to Git and Github, Coursera - Issued Oct 2023
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Swahili
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkInternshipWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balancePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave4-day work weekStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k matchFlexible work hoursCompany CultureInterests
Leadership
Research
Travelling
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
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thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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Affiliations
- Zetech University
Software
Student Industrial Attachment Management System
Quote
Keep on going, and the chances are that you will stumble on something, perhaps when you are least expecting it. I never heard of anyone ever stumbling on something sitting down.
Charles F. Kettering
Timeline
Intern
Diamond Trust Bank
07.2024 - 09.2024
Industrial Training IT Student
Zetech University
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Software Development, Powelearn Project Academy - [November 2022 to May 2023]
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Zetech University
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