Shadrack Koech
Software Engineer
Nairobi
Summary
I am an aspiring software engineer who aims to leverage learned software engineering principles to analyze user requirements and craft tailored solutions for optimal product development.
My aim is to integrate back-end and front-end development to enhance system efficiency and address industry challenges. With three years of work experience, I fully comprehend professional workplace demands. I have exhibited self-drive and leadership through the formulation of SOPs and in-house procedures for a new raw material monitoring section in my previous role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Process Quality Assurance Chemist
Golden Africa Kenya Limited
09.2017 - 10.2020
- Collaborated with laboratory technicians, production personnel and customers to improve product quality and functionality.
- Supervised sampling process to ensure proper sample collection and archiving
- Performed standard and proprietary physical testing and chemical analysis of raw chemical materials and finished products. (§ CPO, CPKO, BPO, RBDPO, PFAD, STEARIN, OLEIN)
- Dispatch quality agent of finished goods, handling market returns as well as market complaints.
- Advised chemists and laboratory technicians on existing and emerging quality control methods to enhance testing and research capabilities.
- Prepared and standardized test solutions and reagents to enable successful testing completion.
Process Control Intern
The East Africa Portland Cement EAPCC (Blue Triangle)
04.2015 - 09.2015
- Inspection of the raw materials limestone, kunkur fines, iron ore, alumina clay gypsum, coal and HFO.
- Temperature and pressure monitoring in the Atox mill, coal mill, preheated cyclones and kiln.
- Physical measurements of the feeding conveyor belts to ensure coordination with control room.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Analyzed process problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Education
Boot Camp - Software Engineering
Holberton School (ALX - Africa)
Remote 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Tech
Juja - Main Campus 04.2001 -
Skills
Python (API, Flask and Django frameworks)
JavaScript (ReactJS), HTML, CSS
MySQL
Git/Version control
Unit Testing, RESTful services, GIT/Version Control
Collaboration: Trello
Prototyping: Figma
Scripting and automation
Laboratory Management
Chemical Analysis
Lean Six Sigma, Good Manufacturing Practices
Technical Documentation
Code Reviews
Testing and Debugging
Soft-skills: Professionalism, Communication, time-management
Timeline
In-Process Quality Assurance Chemist
Golden Africa Kenya Limited
09.2017 - 10.2020
Process Control Intern
The East Africa Portland Cement EAPCC (Blue Triangle)
04.2015 - 09.2015
Boot Camp - Software Engineering
Holberton School (ALX - Africa)
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Tech
04.2001 -