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Alfred Kinyua

@alfredkinyua

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Software Engineer with 5+ years of full-stack application development.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my skills in full-stack development and contribute to impactful projects.

I am a dedicated Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience in building scalable full-stack applications and real-time systems. My expertise lies in architecting microservices and developing cross-platform mobile applications, particularly using technologies like Go, Docker, and Flutter. I have a proven track record of delivering production-grade applications from conception to deployment, ensuring high performance and user satisfaction.

As the Founder and Lead Engineer of the Najibu Bible Quiz Platform, I successfully architected a real-time multiplayer platform that supports over 5000 concurrent users. My efforts in optimizing backend performance and implementing robust authentication systems have resulted in a highly reliable and engaging user experience. Additionally, my role as a Senior Platform Engineer at TradeMark Africa allowed me to lead the development of the Agricultural Sector Data Gateway, recognized for its innovative architecture and contribution to Kenya’s food security strategy.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Founder & Lead Engineer

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Najibu Bible Quiz Platform

Feb 2025 - Present (5 months)

Architected a full-stack real-time multiplayer platform supporting over 5000 concurrent users with WebSocket-based game synchronization and sub-100ms latency. Designed a self-hosted microservices infrastructure using Docker Compose, achieving a 99.2% cost reduction compared to Firebase.

Golang Flutter Docker PostgreSQL WebSockets Microservices Ory Stack Grafana Prometheus PostHog Real Time Systems

Senior Platform Engineer

TradeMark Africa

Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Architected a microservices infrastructure using Docker, enhancing scalability and enabling independent deployments. Led Golang backend development, ensuring high performance and availability.

Golang Docker Nginx PostgreSQL MSSQL Keycloak Grafana Prometheus CI CD Microservices RESTful APIs

Lead Mobile Developer

Maison Interactive

Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Developed high-quality iOS and Android applications using Flutter, enhancing the Museums of Kenya's digital presence. Automated build and distribution processes with CI/CD pipelines, accelerating release cycles and updates.

Flutter Dart CI CD Firebase DevOps

Full-Stack Systems Engineer

Coordinator

Sep 2020 - Present (4 years 10 months)

Sole developer of a productivity app competing with Notion, built with Flutter. Implemented Couchbase for data storage with automatic syncing.

Golang Flutter Docker Couchbase CI CD

Full-Stack Developer

Nuovo

Jul 2019 - Present (6 years)

Co-founded a startup simplifying e-commerce creation and management. Developed a Vue.js website with one-click store setup.

Vue.Js Python Docker Nginx Traefik

Full Stack Developer

Betika.com

Nov 2017 - Present (7 years 8 months)

Rebuilt the Opera-mini-specific site using PHP, reaching 75% of the target market. Revamped desktop and mobile components with Vue.js, improving performance and responsiveness.

PHP Vue.Js Python Docker Nginx Google Cloud Platform Agile Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kenyatta University

Bachelor of Science, Telecommunications and IT

Studied Telecommunications and Information Technology, gaining foundational knowledge in IT systems and telecommunications principles. Developed skills in various aspects of technology relevant to modern IT infrastructure.