Vincent Kigen
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
Highly skilled Software Engineer with 5 years of experience in designing, developing and implementing innovative software solutions. Proficient in various programming languages and frameworks, with a strong foundation in object-oriented programming and problem-solving. A proactive team player with a passion for continuous learning and a track record of delivering high-quality and scalable applications.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Software Engineer
Tinka Networks Ltd
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement effective solutions.
- Designed and developed software solutions using Java and JavaScript, and various frameworks such as Spring Boot, React.JS and React Native.
- Developed logical and physical data models to meet application requirements and optimized database performance.
- Led full-stack development for various client projects. Managed a team of three developers.
- Achieved 95% test coverage and minimized production issues by conducting comprehensive unit and integration tests using JUnit and Mockito.
- Created reproducible application environments using Docker and utilized Kubernetes for orchestrating the containerized applications.
- Implemented automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins for seamless integration and delivery of software products.
Software Engineer
Aspira Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with team members to create applications' system analysis based on client requirements.
- Adapted to different languages and technologies based on project requirements.
- Increased system availability to 99% by implementing robust monitoring solutions using tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
- Deployed applications to AWS, leveraging the scalability, reliability and cost-effectiveness of cloud computing.
- Designed and developed Kafka consumers and producers to enable reliable and scalable data processing across multiple microservices.
- Conducted code reviews and provided constructive feedback to fellow developers, emphasizing production-ready code, testability and error-handling.
- Participated in Agile development methodologies, including daily stand-ups and spring planning to ensure timely project delivery.
Freelance Software Engineer
Self Employed
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Analysed and designed relational databases using database tools and technologies.
- Built, tested and deployed scalable and modular software products.
- Created technical documentation for internal and external use, ensuring clear communication and knowledge transfer.
- Debugged and modified software components to fix faults.
- Kept up-to-date with concepts, terminologies and global practices for software development.
- Utilized Git as the version control system throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring efficient code management and version tracking.
Software Engineer Intern
Dynasoft Business Solutions Limited
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Customized and configured Microsoft Dynamics NAV to meet specific accounting and financial management needs, resulting in accurate and timely reporting.
- Developed and maintained Microsoft SharePoint sites for seamless collaboration and document management across departments.
- Utilized Microsoft Dynamics CRM to enhance customer relationship management, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and retention.
- Implemented and maintained user accounts and security groups in Active Directory to ensure smooth authentication and access control for employees across the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Jomo Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya 09.2013 - 06.2017
Skills
Programming Languages: Java, JavaScript
Backend Development: Spring Boot, Nodejs
Frontend Development: ReactJS, React Native, HTML and CSS
Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
Testing: JUnit, Mockito
Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, Firebase
CI/CD: Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins
Cloud Platforms: AWS
Agile Software Development Methodologies
Microservice Design and Development
Software Architecture and Design Patterns
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Software Engineer
Tinka Networks Ltd
01.2021 - Current
Software Engineer
Aspira Kenya
02.2019 - 12.2020
Freelance Software Engineer
Self Employed
01.2018 - 12.2018
Software Engineer Intern
Dynasoft Business Solutions Limited
04.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Jomo Kenyatta University
09.2013 - 06.2017
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