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Owen Kamau

Owen Kamau

Front-end developer
Nairobi,Kenya

Summary

Experienced frontend developer skilled in creating web and mobile applications. Known for delivering innovative, user-focused solutions and collaborating effectively with diverse teams. Proficient in ReactJS and React-Native, consistently producing high-quality code to improve user interactions. Excited to contribute technical expertise and teamwork to a frontend developer role.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Freelance Frontend & Mobile Developer

Freelance Services
Nairobi, Kenya
09.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced user experience by designing and implementing intuitive mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms.
  • Design UX/UI to translate wireframes into functional prototypes, ensuring consistent visual design across all platform versions.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies and trends, leveraging AI code generation for faster mobile development on client projects, while meticulously reviewing AI-generated code to ensure security, quality, and thorough documentation.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex client requirements.
  • Optimizing web performance for ecommerce sites, reducing load times, and using CDNs for image optimization.

Front-end Developer

Nile capital
, Kenya
01.2022 - 04.2024
  • Company Overview: pesabase.com
  • Developed interactive user interfaces using ReactJS and React Native, enhancing user engagement by 15% and improving application usability.
  • Designed and updated layouts to meet usability and performance requirements.
  • Translated designs and wireframes into high-quality code, reducing development time by days and increasing project delivery efficiency.
  • Utilized the Expo toolchain for React Native development, accelerating the deployment process by 20% and streamlining mobile application updates.
  • Implemented responsive designs, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and achieving a 90% user satisfaction rate across various devices.
  • Identified performance bottlenecks and optimized ReactJS and React Native applications, improving load times by 15% and boosting application performance.
  • Managed application state using Redux.
  • Contributed to projects within Scrum project management environments.

Front-end Developer

Ongair
Nairobi, Kenya
11.2018 - 05.2022
  • Developed new features in ReactJS resulting in seamless integration with server-side logic in Ruby on Rails.
  • Designed, built, and maintained Ruby and ReactJS codebases leading to robust and scalable application architecture.
  • Integrated data storage solutions using MySQL achieving efficient and reliable data management.
  • Implemented a responsive UI with ReactJS enhancing overall user experience.
  • Collaborated with back-end developers to improve website functionality and integrate new features.
  • Troubleshot technical issues related to front end development, ensuring prompt resolution to maintain project timelines.
  • Coded using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to develop features for desktop platforms.

Front-end Developer

Touch Inspiration
, Kenya
08.2018 - 12.2020
  • Company Overview: touchinspiration.com
  • Developed mobile applications, websites, and landing pages from concept through deployment, resulting in streamlined project execution and enhanced client satisfaction.
  • Assessed UX and UI designs for technical feasibility, collaborating effectively with product teams and backend developers to ensure seamless implementation and user experience.
  • Leveraged REST APIs for integrations in both mobile and web applications, enhancing functionality and improving data consistency across platforms.
  • Implemented responsive and smooth UI across mobile and web applications, significantly improving user engagement and overall application performance.
  • Utilized HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, ReactJS, React-Native to create visually appealing and responsive web pages that met client requirements.

Internship

Moringa School
, Kenya
05.2017 - 09.2017
  • Company Overview: moringaschool.com
  • Collaborated with curriculum designers to create new learning content, enhancing educational materials.
  • Conducted stand-ups and performed code reviews in JavaScript and Ruby, improving code quality and team collaboration.
  • Implemented standard requirements for student projects, ensuring consistency and quality across submissions.
  • Created part of the learning content, impacting over 100+ students with improved educational resources.
  • Technologies - Javascript, ReactJS, Ruby, Ruby on Rails.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.

Education

Moringa School - Javascript specialization

Moringa School
12.2016 - 2017.05

Skills

  • Javascript

  • Team collaboration

  • Problem-solving

  • Agile development methodologies

  • Git

  • Firebase

  • Restful API

  • Redux

  • Sass

  • React Native

  • ReactJS

  • Javascript

Interests

Hiking, Road trips, Drawing, Learning new technologies

References

Mr. Julius

Technical Mentor, Java, web3, blockchain Developer
Tel: (+254) 765-064-126

Email: kariukijulius63@gmail.com

Mr. Charles
Back-End Developer, E-Kitabu
Tel: (+254) 707-426-160
Email: kakaicharles92@gmail.com

Timeline

Freelance Frontend & Mobile Developer

Freelance Services
09.2024 - Current

Front-end Developer

Nile capital
01.2022 - 04.2024

Front-end Developer

Ongair
11.2018 - 05.2022

Front-end Developer

Touch Inspiration
08.2018 - 12.2020

Internship

Moringa School
05.2017 - 09.2017

Moringa School - Javascript specialization

Moringa School
12.2016 - 2017.05

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