Vincent Kigen
Nairobi
Summary
Experienced Senior Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience in designing, developing and maintaining scalable backend systems. Proficient in .NET, MS SQL, and Agile methodologies, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions that improve performance and meet business needs. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams in global environments, driving innovation, and implementing future-proof technologies to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
Griffin Global Technologies
02.2024 - Current
- Designed and developed backend applications in .NET and MS SQL Server, achieving a 40% increase in system performance.
- Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, reducing the deployment time by 40% and ensuring consistent delivery across environments.
- Transformed business requirements into scalable technical solutions, contributing to the continuous improvement of service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Delivered high-quality, maintainable code that met deadlines and exceeded business expectations, achieving a 98% success rate in meeting sprint goals.
- Integrated automated unit, integration, and UI testing into pipelines, decreasing production defects by 30%.
Software Engineer
Tinka Networks Ltd
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Successfully led the development and maintenance of backend applications, ensuring high availability in a cross-functional, agile environment.
- Customized and enhanced vendor platforms, reducing manual intervention by 25% and improving operational efficiency.
- Proposed and executed multiple technical improvements that enhanced application performance by 20% and streamlined development workflows.
- Wrote comprehensive and clear documentation for system architecture and implemented solutions,reducing onboarding time for new developers by 20%.
- Monitored pipeline performance using Azure DevOps analytics and optimized job execution, reducing overall pipeline runtime by 20%.
Software Engineer
Aspira Kenya
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Increased system availability to 99% by implementing robust monitoring solutions using tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
- Collaborated with distributed teams utilizing Git’s remote repositories and features to streamline code collaboration.
- Orchestrated and managed containerized API deployments using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Actively contributed to Agile ceremonies, fostering a collaborative environment that resulted in a 10% improvement in team sprint velocity.
- Collaborated with QA teams to implement deployment gates in pipelines, improving release quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Jomo Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya12-2017
Skills
- NET development (C#NET Core)
- MS SQL Server, ORM frameworks, and database optimization
- Agile methodologies (SCRUM)
- Azure DevOps pipelines and CI/CD practices
- Version control (Git)
- Automated testing and integration frameworks
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
Griffin Global Technologies
02.2024 - Current
Software Engineer
Tinka Networks Ltd
01.2021 - 01.2024
Software Engineer
Aspira Kenya
02.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Jomo Kenyatta University
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