KATHURIMA KIMATHI
Nairobi
Summary
Experienced software engineer with a proven track record of delivering robust and scalable applications. Skilled in developing efficient solutions using the Go programming language, including crafting APIs, architecting microservices, and optimizing application performance. Deep understanding of software development best practices, rigorous testing methodologies, and proficient usage of version control systems. Recognized as a collaborative team contributor with exceptional problem-solving skills and a strong commitment to delivering excellent software solutions. Committed to continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the latest developments in technology. Experienced and enthusiastic Consultant with track record of success across wide range of industries. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills to provide advice and expertise to client organizations improving business performance. Experienced in all aspects of operations, strategy and finance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Backend Engineer
iBima Limited
Nairobi, Nairobi
5 2024 - Current
- October - now
- PayPerDay
- A product that enable the digital taxi drivers to purchase motor insurance policies in a daily basis.
- May - September
- iBima
- Migrate insurance product purchases from DMVIC to server-to-server communications
- This minimized dependency on intermediaries resulting in improved business processed
- Mpesa Integrations for seamless product purchases
- An insurance certificate could be obtained in near real-time as payment could be easily verified
- Service maintenance, bug fixes, and support
Senior Software Engineer
Savannah Informatics Limited
Nairobi, Nairobi
01.2021 - Current
- Designed and implemented a stratification algorithm for patient screening, leveraging Ministry of Health Cancer guidelines to identify high-risk individuals
- Implement patient segmentation features according to their risk status
- This facilitated targeted preventive care, optimized care delivery, improved patient outcomes, and enhanced healthcare efficiency and effectiveness
- Implement continuous follow-up and patient education functionalities, ensuring long-term engagement and adherence to treatment protocols
- Design and implement patient referral workflows so that individuals receive the right care at the right time, provided by the appropriate healthcare professionals and facilities
- This process enhances the quality of care, improves patient outcomes, and optimizes healthcare resources
- Implement automated appointment booking to ensure patients receive the care they need in an organized, efficient, and patient-centered manner.
Software Engineer Intern
Savannah Informatics Limited
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Learned software engineering process improvements and best practices
- Supported development, QA, and user experience staff to develop new products
- Create Python and Django applications, test, and deploy
- Configure Oauth2, SSL, and TLS Certificates to ensure application security
- Monitoring system performance using Grafana, Prometheus, etc
- Programming well-designed, readable, testable, and efficient code
- Implement DevOps techniques along with Continuous Integration and Continuous Development of the application
- Application deployment to various cloud computing such as Heroku, AWS, and GCP.
Education
B.Sc. Software Engineering -
Murang'a University of Technology
01.2016 - 04.2020
Technologiesandlanguages
Go (Golang), Python, Java, Gin, Echo, gRPC, Protobuf, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Docker, Kubernetes, GCP, REST, GraphQL, Git, GitHub, GitLab, Gitlab CI, GitHub CI, Agile, Scrum, Test-Driven Development (TDD), DDD, Testing, FHIR, HIPAA
Certificationsandcourses
- GCP Cloud Architect Certification - Udemy
- The Project Management Course: Beginner to PROject Manager - Udemy
Projects
Be.Well - A mobile app that enables easy access to health insurance for yourselves and loved ones. myCareHub - A collaborative project between Johnson & Johnson, SGHI, and the University of Nairobi to facilitate access to care for adolescents and young adults. Empower - A breast and cervical cancer screening platform. A collaboration between SIL and Roche Diagnostics.
References
Available upon request.
Certification
GCP Cloud Architect Certification - Udemy
Timeline
The Project Management Course - Udemy
09-2022
GCP Cloud Architect Certification - Udemy
06-2022
Senior Software Engineer
Savannah Informatics Limited
01.2021 - Current
Software Engineer Intern
Savannah Informatics Limited
05.2019 - 10.2019
B.Sc. Software Engineering -
Murang'a University of Technology
01.2016 - 04.2020
Senior Backend Engineer
iBima Limited
5 2024 - Current
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