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Wanjiru Mbuthia
Software Engineer
Nairobi
Summary
Enthusiastic Software Engineering intern with hands-on experience supporting production systems at the International Livestock Research Institute. Skilled in building automation tools with Python, troubleshooting networks and applications, and managing structured data to support operational decision-making. Comfortable working with React, HTML, and CSS, with a strong interest in building scalable, reliable software systems. A fast learner and collaborative team player, eager to contribute to code maintenance, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement while expanding skills in Java-based back-end development, databases, and cloud-native architectures.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelancer
Jenga Zetu Africa Limited MSCB
11.2025 - 02.2026
- Cut web hosting and domain costs by 50% by identifying sustainable hosting partners.
- Revamped website from a WordPress platform to a modern React + Vite architecture, improving performance, responsiveness, and user experience.
- Implemented SEO optimization and analytics tracking to enhance online visibility and monitor engagement metrics.
- Provided ongoing ICT consulting and technical support.
Intern
International Livestock Research Institute, ILRI
02.2025 - 11.2025
- Delivered technical support and system maintenance through the ServiceDesk platform, ensuring fast resolution of hardware and software issues.
- Built Python-based automation tools to streamline internal workflows such as Active Directory user recertification, reducing manual processing time.
- Assisted users with ICT related issues on phone by answering user queries and remotely via TeamViewer, as well as in person for hardware related issues.
- Set up new employees with laptops optimized for operations at ILRI as well as setting up their work stations with necessary hardware.
- Diagnosed and resolved ethernet network connectivity issues.
- Populated and maintained multiple spreadsheets containing critical operational data, supporting reporting and decision-making.
Intern
United States International University - Africa
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Installed and configured computer hardware operating systems, printers and applications.
- Maintained/followed up appropriate maintenance contacts for IT equipment.
- Classroom and events multimedia support.
- Supported staff/clients through a series of actions, either face to face, online or over telephone.
- Troubleshooted landline and network problems around campus.
- Assisted with network administration configuration of servers and managing user accounts.
- Supported the roll-out of new applications.
Education
No Degree - Business And Information Technology
Strathmore University
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya 04.2001 -
Skills
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
React
SQL, Postgresql
Team player
Customer support
Problem-solving
Search engine optimization
Teamwork and collaboration
Excellent communication
Active listening
Interests
Animated films and shorts
Tech YouTube
Literature: poetry, non-fiction, writing
Timeline
Freelancer
Jenga Zetu Africa Limited MSCB
11.2025 - 02.2026
Intern
International Livestock Research Institute, ILRI
02.2025 - 11.2025
Intern
United States International University - Africa
01.2024 - 04.2024
No Degree - Business And Information Technology
Strathmore University
04.2001 -