Java
Ondicho Albert
Software Engineer
Nairobi
Summary
An experienced software engineer with a strong background in Java, Spring Boot, Apache Camel, JavaScript, React, Python, Flask, Django Rest Framework, and database architecture, design, and management, with a proven track record in developing and integrating REST APIs, process management portals, websites, and various software projects. I am skilled in the entire application development life-cycle, including requirements gathering, feature design and implementation, user acceptance tests (UATs), and system integration tests (SITs). I am excited to contribute my skills and passion for innovation to the creation of exceptional software solutions for both the present and future.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Backend Software Engineer
HFC Kenya
7 2022 - Current
- Participate/lead system design, architecture and implementation
- Develop Java web services - Java Spring Boot, Apache Camel
- Develop, maintain and integrate middleware and REST APIs - SpringBoot, Flask
- Develop and maintain Automation Scripts, ETL data pipelines - Python
- Database architecture, design and management - Postgresql, DBeaver
- Containerized Deployment, CI/CD - Docker, Docker-Compose, YAML
- Microservice architecture, design, development and maintenance
- Collaborate with frontend developers to design, develop and continuously improve custom internal solutions eg Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) services, middleware and support portals
- Training lead (Internship training initiative) - I oversee a 12-week intensive program designed to transform fresh graduates into industry-ready entry-level/junior developers, while building a talent pipeline for the organization. This carefully curated curriculum focuses on software engineering fundamentals, the program covers a range of essential topics including front-end development fundamentals, User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX), design principles, data and data structures in software engineering, introduction to back-end development and APIs, and database fundamentals
- Projects -HFGroup Customer Relationship Management tool, HFC Master Authentication Service(Manages authentication and authorization for all HFC internal support portals), HFC Careers Portal, HFC-IPRS integration, Generic H2H handler, HFC- Transunion integration etc
Chief Technology Officer
TechVoyage Consultancy Ltd
06.2024 - Current
- Successfully launched new products to market eg. Keja Rental Management System
- Develop and implement long-term strategic technological blueprint of the company
- Designed enterprise-level technological blueprints and system architectures.
- Manage a cross-functional team to successfully deliver complex technology projects on time and within budget.
- Facilitate ongoing team development and growth through recruitment, training, professional skills enhancement, mentor identification and placement for team members in different tracks.
Technical Mentor Apprentice
Moringa School
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Lead and coordinate all classroom activities for my class
- Facilitate live coding instruction sessions
- Perform code reviews for students during Independent projects/assignments
Software Testing Intern
Safaricom Plc
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Prepare test cases and test scenarios
- Executing tests on software usability
- Preparing reports on all aspects related to software testing carried out and reporting to the development team
Data Analytics Intern
HFC Kenya
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Participated in project planning for portfolio management portal
- Development and maintenance of APIs for integration with Ceo's Dashboard and Portfolio Management portal
- Design and Develop a portfolio management portal used for customer management by Retail managers
- Technologies used were, Django rest framework, React typescript, postgresql
- Develop web crawlers and automation scripts in Python
Education
Master of Science - Information Systems Technology
04.2001 -
Moringa Core Program - Software Development in Android(Angular,Java & Spark ,Android)
04.2020 - 01.2021
BSc. - Computer Science
05.2015 - 11.2019
KCSE - undefined
01.2013 - 11.2014
Skills
Java
Java Spring Boot
Apache Camel
XML
Auth/OAuth
Python
Automation Scripts
ETL pipelines
Django REST Framework
JavaScript
Reactjs
TypeScript
Docker
Docker-Compose
YML/YAML
SQL
PostgreSQL
D-Beaver
Git
GitHub
Access Control Systems
Application security
HTML and XML
Software
Springboot
Databases
System Design and Architecture
Agile development
Timeline
Chief Technology Officer - TechVoyage Consultancy Ltd
06.2024 - Current
Technical Mentor Apprentice - Moringa School
05.2022 - 07.2022
Software Testing Intern - Safaricom Plc
02.2022 - 04.2022
Data Analytics Intern - HFC Kenya
07.2021 - 01.2022
Moringa School - Moringa Core Program, Software Development in Android(Angular,Java & Spark ,Android)
04.2020 - 01.2021
JKUAT - BSc., Computer Science
05.2015 - 11.2019
Nyahururu Elite Senior School - KCSE,
01.2013 - 11.2014
United States International University - Africa - Master of Science, Information Systems Technology
04.2001 -
Backend Software Engineer - HFC Kenya
7 2022 - Current