Valentine Wabwire
Software Engineer
Nairobi
Summary
Experienced software developer with a strong track record of modernizing code bases, collaborating with project managers, and designing customized solutions. Skilled in communicating with customers, documenting technical workflows, and coordinating with project management. Proven ability to integrate constructive programs, troubleshoot and provide resolution to issues using best practices and participating in field testing to verify the performance of developed projects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Software Developer
Tracom Services Solution
2019.08 - Current
- Implemented software payment POS solutions for clients in multiple countries, including Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania. This experience required extensive travel and on-site consultation with clients to understand their unique business needs and develop tailored solutions
- Talented at translating customer requirements into testable engineering plans
- Maintains exceptional development quality from conception through distribution
- Works alongside clients and colleagues through all stages of development to produce exceptional final products.
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability and performance.
- Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
- Partnered with development team on product development and application support plans.
- Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality bringing approval rates from 60% to 90% for our clients POS.
Software Developer Intern
EAC Directory
Nairobi
2018.10 - 2019.01
- Designed and implemented responsive landing page for new product launch, utilizing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Assisted with SEO efforts, including keyword research and on-page optimization.
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting for client websites.
- Participated in team meetings and code reviews, contributing to development process and learning from more experienced team members.
- Developed and maintained e-commerce websites, including integration of payment gateways and shipping APIs.
- Created and maintained style guide to ensure consistent branding across multiple client websites.
- Collaborated with designers to convert mockups into fully functional websites using CSS frameworks such as Bootstrap.
Education
Diploma - Computer Software and Media Applications
NairoBits Trust
Nairobi Kenya 2017.07 - 2018.10
Skills
JavaScript
Accomplishments
- Served as Lead Programmer on merchant and agency POS application for a Tanzanian client.
- Successfully deployed and trained POS software in multiple countries including Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia, resulting in a increase in sales and customer satisfaction.
- Award for Best Website Development: Won the award for the best website developed in campus among the other competitors, highlighting exceptional skills in website development, design and user experience .
- Highly motivated and accomplished student with a track record of academic excellence and leadership, demonstrated by winning the best student of the year in campus award.
- Provided enhancement on a customer portal in return that all the details are rendered on time.
Certification
ISO 8583 and Transaction processing expertise
Timeline
Certified Secure Computer User v2
2021-07
Fast Track to Contactless EMV expertise Expert
2019-11
ISO 8583 and Transaction processing expertise
2019-10
Fast Track to EMV transaction expertise
2019-10
Card Payment expertise
2019-09
Software Developer
Tracom Services Solution
2019.08 - Current
Software Developer Intern
EAC Directory
2018.10 - 2019.01
Diploma - Computer Software and Media Applications
NairoBits Trust
2017.07 - 2018.10
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