About Me
I’m a passionate web developer transitioning from economics into tech. I focus on building responsive, user-friendly web applications with a keen interest in frontend development using modern tools like React and Tailwind CSS.
Professional Focus
Building responsive and accessible web apps
Improving frontend performance and UI consistency
Collaborating on open-source or team projects
Creating scalable fullstack solutions with Node.js and PostgreSQL
Languages
Experience
Intern
Utilized Git and GitHub for version control, collaborating with cross-functional teams. Participated in Agile development cycles, boosting team delivery by 20%. Researched and implemented new tools, optimizing workflows and enhancing productivity.
Key Achievements
- Contributed to internal tools used by 100+ users
- Led documentation updates for two key projects
Technologies & Skills
Fullstack Developer
Built scalable web applications using React.js and TypeScript. Developed 20+ reusable components with Storybook, improving design consistency. Improved API efficiency by optimizing GraphQL queries, and automated deployments using Docker.
Key Achievements
- Improved site load time by 30%
- Achieved 90% test coverage with TDD
- Reduced deployment time by 60% using Docker CI/CD
Technologies & Skills
Mentor
Mentored 50+ students in fullstack web development. Designed hands-on curriculum with real-world coding tasks. Led coding workshops and offered 1-on-1 support that improved code quality and confidence in junior developers.
Key Achievements
- Boosted project completion rate to 90%
- Organized 3+ hackathons and coding bootcamps
Technologies & Skills
Credentials
Professional Certifications
Certificate in Software Engineering
Moringa School • 2023
React Scholarship Program
Andela (with Meta) • 2024
Education
Bachelor of Economics
University of Nairobi • 2022
Skills & Expertise
Technical Skills
Design
Development
UX Methods
Soft Skills
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