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Abel Misiocha

@abelmisiocha

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Fullstack software engineer building secure, scalable web apps and APIs.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to build secure, scalable web platforms with a clean-code culture. I want to own microservices and end-to-end features, lead code reviews, mentor teammates, and deliver reliable systems with strong observability and documentation.

I’m a Fullstack Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience architecting and delivering scalable web applications and APIs. I take pride in shipping end-to-end features—from performant React/Next.js frontends to secure Node.js/Express backends.

My work is strongly security-first: I’ve integrated OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SAML-based SSO flows to help platforms manage authentication and authorization reliably. I also build clean, maintainable API designs and focus on thorough documentation and dependable engineering practices.

On the data and infrastructure side, I’ve managed relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) layers, improving performance through indexing strategies and schema optimizations. I containerize services with Docker and work in AWS environments (including S3 and EC2) to support consistent deployments and scalable operations.

At Zenetra Labs, I architected and maintained core microservices and led code reviews while mentoring junior engineers to elevate team standards. I’ve also expanded my range through backend-focused work at JHUB Africa (SAML SSO integration) and full-stack delivery remotely with LearnWithHassan, plus foundational experience as an intern at Joseck Consultancy.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Software Engineer (Fullstack)

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Zenetra Labs

Nov 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Architected and maintained core product microservices in TypeScript/Node.js, improving availability and observability. Built security-first REST APIs using OAuth 2.0/OpenID Connect, optimized PostgreSQL/MongoDB data layers, and led Docker-based deployments with mentoring and code reviews.

OAuth TypeScript Microservices Observability REST APIs OpenID Connect PostgreSQL MongoDB Query Optimization Indexing Docker Code Review Mentorship Documentation

Software Engineer - Backend

JHUB Africa

May 2024 - Aug 2024 (3 months)

Enhanced and maintained web applications while maintaining high engineering quality through code reviews and pair programming. Integrated SAML-based SSO solutions to streamline identity management across platforms.

Web Application Development SAML Code Review Pair Programming Reliability

Software Engineer (Fullstack)

LearnWithHassan

Nov 2022 - Aug 2024 (1 year 9 months)

Built and documented full-stack features using Node.js backends and React/Next.js frontends in an agile delivery process. Implemented OAuth 2.0 authentication for secure API endpoints while collaborating with a distributed team to deliver on schedule.

OAuth React Next.js Full Stack Agile Delivery Documentation

Software Engineer Intern

Joseck Consultancy

Nov 2021 - Feb 2022 (3 months)

Contributed to process automation solutions alongside senior engineers using modern web technologies. Developed foundational full-stack development and system analysis skills through team-based project delivery.

Process Automation Web Technologies Full Stack Developer System Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Bachelor of Science, Computer Technology

Earned a BSc in Computer Technology, covering computer networks, database systems, software development, and embedded systems.

ALX – Holberton School

Intensive Program, Software Engineering

Completed an intensive, project-based Software Engineering program focused on modern software engineering practices and collaborative problem-solving.