API Development: RESTful APIs
Samuel Ngugi Wainaina
Ruaraka
Summary
Highly technical and detail-oriented Information Management Officer and Webmaster with over 9 years' experience in frontend and backend web development. Dedicated to using the newest and best cutting-edge technologies. Seeking a position with established top-rate organizations that value applicants with extensive training and experience. A developer, technician, and collaborator eager to continue growing in skills. A natural leader comfortable managing employees and working with teams to determine the best solutions for website accessibility and functionality. Strong background in website design and management. Creative problem solver well-versed in industry best practices. Committed to constant improvement and striving for excellence in all aspects of work.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior ICT Officer
Rohan Technologies
05.2020 - Current
- Design and establish user friendly websites, including optimized check-out page resulting to an increase in user clicks
- Diagnose and troubleshoot the company's website by deploying updated knowledge of the modern technologies and techniques in the industry
- Administer the full cycle of software development for 8 critical projects of the company with on time delivery while staying under budget
- Establish an interactive and dynamic website that guarantees high traffic, page views and max user experience generating a 45% increase in the organization sales revenue
- Conceptualize and enforce a server that accelerated document generation as well as the search functionality of current websites by 25%
- Research market trends to keep up with best practices in SEO, social media promotion, search analytics, and web hosting
Webmaster / ICT Officer
Gurtong Trust - Peace and Media Project
08.2014 - 03.2020
- Provide well-researched specifications for information management applications
- Develop and implement an IT strategy, particularly in relation to IT support, i.e
- Infrastructure development, systems support and maintenance
- Provide support and backup for the website and internal users, plus network of the office
- Lead and project manage any ICT projects which may arise
- Troubleshot issues with websites and fixed scripting and use issues.
- Configured and purchased domains for websites.
- Conceptualized, planned and executed original designs for wide range of website properties.
- Optimized load times by reducing file sizes, compressing images, minifying CSS/JS files .
- Implemented e-commerce solutions for businesses looking to sell products online successfully.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality results within tight deadlines.
- Utilized analytics tools to monitor site traffic trends and make data-driven improvements to the website''s design and functionality.
- Streamlined content management processes for efficient uploading and updating of web pages.
- Enhanced website performance by optimizing images, code, and overall site structure.
- Migrated existing websites onto new platforms without losing essential data or compromising site functionality.
- Troubleshooting system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults
- Search engine optimization (SEO) to improve the visibility of the website and web pages in search engines
- Overseeing the social media strategy for the Organization
- Configure Web Servers and Server administration, ensure the servers hardware and software are operating accurately
- Do Monthly, a Quarterly and Annual Website reports which ranged from traffic, statistics and online income
- Conceptualize and design the Organizations Monthly Magazine
Senior Web Application Developer/Web Content Manager
Kenyatta University
06.2011 - 07.2014
- Manage University Web Development Projects by providing advice, coaching, setting expectations and features priorities throughout development life cycle
- Defining website objectives by analyzing user requirements; envisioning system features and functionality
- Ongoing design and maintenance of new and existing websites University websites
- Work in coordination with different departments and clients to sort out their technical issues and address queries in regards to their websites
- Troubleshooting problems encountered in the functioning of the website
- Enhancing the look, functionality and appearance of the website
- Search engine optimization (SEO) to improve the visibility of the website and web pages in search engines
- Preparation of monthly reports on web traffic and staff profiles
- Manage and administer Google Analytics and Webmaster Tools
- Maintain Online Applications including University Portals
- Improvement of the university website ranking from position 3 to position 2 in Kenya and position 19 in Africa in the Webometrics ranking
Intern
United Nations Office for the Coordination Affairs (UNOCHA)
05.2010 - 09.2010
- Updating Intranet
- Email System maintenance and Email Support to users
- PC maintenance, troubleshooting and Repair including: Computer Hardware/ Software Support, Data Communications and Networking
Education
BSc - Business Information Technology
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
05.2008 - 04.2011
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Nakuru High School
01.2004 - 01.2007
KCPE - undefined
Molo Academy Primary School
01.1995 - 01.2003
Skills
Client Interaction Skills
Effective Communication
Relationship Management
User Interface Design
Web Interface Design
CSS Development
Proficient in HTML Development
XHTML Development Skills
Web Application Development in PHP
XML Schema Design
Joomla CMS Proficiency
Drupal Site Management
WordPress Optimization
Quick Response
DotNetNuke Administration
API Integration
Conflict Resolution
Quality Assurance Practices
Effective Team Collaboration
Project Coordination
Structured Data Modeling
Database Implementation Expertise
Effective Stress Management
Search Engine Marketing Skills
Google Ad Placement Strategy
Web Traffic Insights
Emerging Technology Insights
Familiarity with Emerging Technologies
Professional Networking
Network Design Expertise
Proficient in TCP/IP Networking
Power Control Switches
Router Configuration
PC Configuration
Hardware and Software Troubleshooting
System Configuration
Software Deployment Expertise
Software Error Diagnosis
Skilled in Adobe Software Suite
SQL Server Management
Certification
Cisco CCNA 1 - 2, 09/01/11
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of Kenyatta University Main Website, in 2016.
- Led a team of developers in the implementation of a new Online Web Shop, ensuring on-time and on-budget completion.
- Improvement of the university website ranking from position 3 to position 2 in Kenya and position 19 in Africa in the Webometrics ranking.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on new software and hardware, improving their technical skills and knowledge.
Software
Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, macOS
Eb Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, CMS
Interests
Graphic Design
Technology
Photography
Nature
Timeline
Senior ICT Officer
Rohan Technologies
05.2020 - Current
Webmaster / ICT Officer
Gurtong Trust - Peace and Media Project
08.2014 - 03.2020
Senior Web Application Developer/Web Content Manager
Kenyatta University
06.2011 - 07.2014
Intern
United Nations Office for the Coordination Affairs (UNOCHA)
05.2010 - 09.2010
BSc - Business Information Technology
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
05.2008 - 04.2011
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Nakuru High School
01.2004 - 01.2007
KCPE - undefined
Molo Academy Primary School
01.1995 - 01.2003