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Kelly Kiiru

Kiiru
Nairobi, Kenya,Nairobi City

Summary

Highly skilled Full-stack Developer with extensive experience in creating and implementing innovative web applications. Proficient in various programming languages and frameworks, adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. I am seeking to utilize my technical expertise and problem-solving abilities to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Quality Assurance Engineer

Syfersoft
01.2023 - Current
  • Successfully integrated user-facing elements created by front-end developers with server-side logic, improving overall website performance by up to 30%
  • Ensured the quality of one or more application codebases, maintaining a code review process that consistently improved code quality by 25% – Proficient in reviewing and analyzing Figma mockups to comprehend design requirements, achieving a 25% reduction in design revision cycles through efficient understanding and alignment with project goals
  • Implemented robust CI/CD monitoring and alerting systems, leading to a 35% decrease in downtime incidents and a 40% faster incident resolution time.
  • Improved product quality by implementing rigorous testing procedures and identifying areas for optimization.
  • Ensured timely delivery of high-quality products through effective coordination with cross-functional teams.

Full Stack Software Developer

Remote Contract
Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi City
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Leveraging AEM integration with other Adobe products like Adobe Analytics, Adobe Target, and Adobe
  • Campaign constitutes a significant 40% of the job responsibilities
  • Engaged in group-wide and external public speaking engagements and other communications, increasing domain-level awareness by 30%
  • Conducted research and evaluation of tools to support domain-specific needs, resulting in a 25% improvement in workflow efficiency.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Full Stack Software Developer

Intel Hub
Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi City
08.2018 - 12.2021
  • Designed software architecture and components with a focus on scalability, security, and performance, resulting in a 25% increase in system reliability and a 30% improvement in application response times – Efficiently managed the relationship with outsourced developers, resulting in a 20% increase in project delivery speed while maintaining cost savings within 30% of the allocated budget
  • Developed and maintained web applications using PHP with Laravel framework, ReactJS, Bootstrap, and
  • MySQL, achieving a 30% improvement in application performance and a 25% reduction in bug incidents through proactive code optimizations and enhanced user experience
  • Responsible for performance engineering of the enterprise software architecture, leading to a 30% improvement in overall system performance.
  • Enhanced user experience by designing and implementing responsive web applications.
  • Optimized application performance through efficient database queries and streamlined code implementation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Information Technology

Kenyatta University
Nairobi
08.2021 - 12.2022

No Degree - Full Stack Web Developmen

Moringa School
Nairobi
01.2022 - 07.2024

Skills

  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Python
  • Ruby
  • Ruby on Rails
  • React JS
  • Angular
  • Django REST framework
  • PostgreSQL
  • mySQL
  • AWS,
  • GitHub

Interests

Interests: Mental Health, Data Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cryptocurrency, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Sustainable Development Goals, Technical Writing, Climate Change

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Personal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork-life balanceWork from home optionStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPaid sick leaveFlexible work hoursCareer advancementPaid time offCompany Culture

Timeline

Quality Assurance Engineer

Syfersoft
01.2023 - Current

Full Stack Software Developer

Remote Contract
10.2022 - 01.2023

No Degree - Full Stack Web Developmen

Moringa School
01.2022 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Information Technology

Kenyatta University
08.2021 - 12.2022

Full Stack Software Developer

Intel Hub
08.2018 - 12.2021
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