Opiyo Richard
System Developer, Software Engineer
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
Respectful self-motivator gifted at finding reliable solutions for software issues. Experienced in end-to-end system development and testing, with broad skills in both front end and back end in HTML, CSS,JS,JSP, Python and SQL. Fluent in English, Swahili and accustomed to working with cross-cultural, global teams.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
12
12
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
System Developer
DewCis Solutions
Nairobi, Kenya
10.2020 - Current
- Built, tested and deployed 5 scalable, highly available and modular software products.
- Maintaining existing applications and designing and delivering new applications.
- Implemented Git and Git hub for version control
- Built over 10 databases with over 500 table structures for 5 projects following SQL architecture methodology for web applications.
- Implemented process management system using Java,XML, Javascript, HTML/CSS language.
- Documented software development methodologies and procedures in technical manuals.
- Worked closely with clients to establish specifications and system designs.
Instructor/Content Creator
CodePamoja Institute of Professional studies
Nairobi, Nairobi
08.2020 - Current
- Instructed over 20 students on Emphasis on Web Standards and best practices. - including HTML5/CSS3, Typescript, Angular.
- Used real time projects to ensure deep grasp of Python and Databases with SQL
- Applied various teaching aids to minimise learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.
- Monitored student progress through test administration and adapted learning plans to optimise progress.
- Defined and articulated learning outcomes, including measurements, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
Software Engineer
DewCis Solutions
Nairobi, Nairobi
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions for over 7 projects.
- Wrote highly maintainable, solid code for software system, forming core framework.
- Implemented Agile methodologies and development best practices to division to enhance product development.
- Prepared detailed reports on updates to project specifications, progress, identified conflicts and team activities.
- Installed and configured software applications and tested solutions for functionality.
- Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve software and hardware interfaces.
Personnel/Biomedical Engineer
Dr Agarwal Eye Hospital
Chennai, India, India
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Inspected equipment, assessed functionality and optimized controls.
- Translated technical concepts and information into terms all parties could easily comprehend.
- Consulted with engineering team members to determine system loads and develop improvement plans.
Personnel/Biomedical Engineer
Chittoor Eye Hospital
Chittoor, India, India
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Utilized extensive background knowledge and expertise in engineering methodologies to solve design problems according to schedule.
- Inspected equipment, assessed functionality and optimized controls.
- Translated technical concepts and information into terms all parties could easily comprehend.
- Consulted with engineering team members to determine system loads and develop improvement plans.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
India 07.2015 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Kayole Secondary School
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2008 - 11.2011
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Ratta Primary School, Primary Education(KCPE)
02.2002 - 11.2006
Skills
HTML/CSS, XML
JAVASCRIPT
Java Programming
SQL - Data manipulation and queries in SQL
Python programming
Angular JS
Flutter Application Development
Server side development using Java, JSP, Servlets Reports generation and formatting in Jasper Studio
Agile/Scrum Methodologies of development
Git and Github for version control and collaboartion
Accomplishments
- University of Baraton, Kenya - Developing, Maintaining, changing and improving End-to-end University management system
- African Adventist University, Kenya - Developing, Maintaining, changing and improving End-to-end University management system
- Baraton University, Nigeria - Developing, Maintaining, changing and improving End-to-end University management system
- Heritage Insurance travel ERP system, Maintaining, changing and improving the system according to the client’s requirements.
- ICEA Lion Insurance travel ERP system, Maintaining, changing and improving the system according to the client’s requirements.
- Volunteers and NGO matching website (www.voluculture.org) Done at DewCis solutions Ltd, Kenya
- Wolenje Android Application, An e-commerce android application to offer entrepreneurial opportunities to communities in Kenya and Africa.
Certification
Programming, Data Structures And Algorithms in Python Indian Institute of Technology(Madras, India)
Timeline
Introduction to Internet of Things, Indian Institute ofTechnology Kharagpur, India)
08-2021
Pioneer Instructor Codepamoja for Teens
05-2021
System Developer
DewCis Solutions
10.2020 - Current
Instructor/Content Creator
CodePamoja Institute of Professional studies
08.2020 - Current
Software Engineer
DewCis Solutions
10.2019 - 09.2020
Personnel/Biomedical Engineer
Dr Agarwal Eye Hospital
03.2019 - 12.2019
Personnel/Biomedical Engineer
Chittoor Eye Hospital
03.2019 - 08.2019
Programming, Data Structures And Algorithms in Python Indian Institute of Technology(Madras, India)
08-2018
Design For Internet of Things, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India)
08-2017
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
07.2015 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Kayole Secondary School
01.2008 - 11.2011
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Ratta Primary School, Primary Education(KCPE)
02.2002 - 11.2006