NEVILLE ORONNI
Senior Software Engineer
Nairobi
Summary
Experienced with front-end development and team leadership. Utilizes skills in project management, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to deliver seamless web experiences. Track record of fostering team collaboration and driving innovative solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Frontend Team Leader
Lemonade Payments
08.2024 - Current
- Contributed to overall project success through effective communication with stakeholders, setting clear expectations, and providing regular progress updates.
- Spearheaded efforts in implementing mobile-first design principles, resulting in substantial growth in mobile traffic numbers.
- Increased project efficiency by streamlining front end development processes and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Integrated third-party APIs to enhance website functionality and improve user engagement levels.
- Successfully drove new product lines to increase annual revenue by 50%.
Software Engineer
Workpay Africa
12.2020 - 12.2023
- Design frontend architecture for various applications
- Implemented tests for all featured applications
- Design and implement email templates for Workpay services
- Deliver UI frontend for various applications with other core team members
- Selected Accomplishments
- Implemented a revamped version 2 of the Workpay core HR software.
- Successfully tested and deployed revamped version 2 software that increased user uptake by 30%.
- Newly improved User interface & user experience lead to increased revenues and user retention.
Software Engineer
Tospay Limited
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Design core UI/UX for various applications
- Built backend Integration with frontend for various applications
- Built micro frontend architecture for various applications
- Implemented tests for all featured applications
- Design and implement email templates for Tospay services
- Design various application architectures with other core team members
- Selected Accomplishments
- Built the SGR(Kenya Railways) web app which allows users to book the popular Madaraka Express train to various locations around Kenya.
- Designed & Implemented the Telkom Mobile Money Data Management System which enabled Telkom Kenya to be the third-largest mobile money service provider.
- Built the Kenya Ports Authority web app that allows users to pay and manage their import duties e.t.c while also integrating it with all the available payment services
Software Engineer
Bluco Consultants
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Team lead supervising the design and implementation of the Bluco job site
- Built backend API and all third-party payment integration systems
- Built Bluco video chat service, bulk SMS service, and Mpesa payment system
- Selected Accomplishments
- Designed, implemented, and deployed the Bluco job web app successfully.
- Analytics provided better data collection which enabled Bluco to better serve them and monetize their user base using payment systems I implemented.
Software Engineer
Twiga
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Implemented UI designs in React JS frontend framework.
- Code documentation, maintenance, and iteration.
- Design on implementation of Twiga v2 android mobile app
- Selected Accomplishments
- Contributed to Twiga Main app the DMS v2 which went on to impact over 15,000 farmers in their network.
- Trained and supported app users providing a very comprehensive user experience.
- Provided support to all farmer and app service users in over 50 locations around Kenya covering over 15,000 users
Software Developer
Interintel
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Design, architecture UI components.
- Sprint planning, and code implementation.
- Deployment, and maintenance of production code.
- Selected Accomplishments
- Built custom Enterprise software for various third-party businesses successfully.
Education
B.A - Design
University of Nairobi
09-2016
Software Engineering
Moringa School
06.2018
Skills
Proficient: Computer Science fundamentals, python, javascript, dart, CSSS, CSS3, HTML, HTML5, Scss, Sass,, adobe, Bootstrap, ReactJs, Django, Flask, PostgreSQL, firebase, Jquery, Flutter
Deployment(Heroku, Firebase, Google Cloud, Digital Ocean ),Code Versioning Tools(Git, gitlab)
Experience: AngularJs, EmberJs, ReactJs, Ionic, Ionic native, Vue, Vuejs, Polymerjs, Nodejs, Material, Bulma, TypeScript, React Native, Android, Fintech interagion
Interpersonal skills
Leadership
Time management capabilities
Effective communication
Team building and mentoring
Conflict resolution strategies
Additional Information
Referees
Mr. James Kamau
Director
Bluco Consultants
Tel: +254733679010
Email: blucoconsultants@gmail.com
Mr. Kennedy Njogu
Team Lead
Tospay ltd
Tel: +254778136268
Email: kennjogu@tospay.net
Mr. Mosses Odhiambo
Team Lead
Ilara Health
Tel: +254713730377
Email: mossesadhiambo@tospay.net
Timeline
Frontend Team Leader
Lemonade Payments
08.2024 - Current
Software Engineer
Workpay Africa
12.2020 - 12.2023
Software Engineer
Tospay Limited
11.2019 - 11.2020
Software Engineer
Bluco Consultants
10.2018 - 09.2019
Software Engineer
Twiga
01.2018 - 10.2018
Software Developer
Interintel
07.2017 - 01.2018
Software Engineering
Moringa School
B.A - Design
University of Nairobi