CMCaroline Mbithe
@carolinembithe
Dedicated web developer and UI/UX designer with strong problem-solving skills.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I'm a passionate web developer and UI/UX designer with a strong background in creating user-centered designs and high-performance web applications. My journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, followed by hands-on experience in various roles, including freelance web development and application support engineering. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can collaborate with professionals to enhance user experiences and drive product success.
At Linaweb Agency, I have successfully conducted UX research, translated designs into functional web interfaces, and led end-to-end product development cycles. My experience at iPay Africa allowed me to address application malfunctions, provide training, and gather user feedback for continuous improvement. I am committed to delivering innovative solutions that meet user needs while ensuring optimal performance and availability.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Web Developer
Linaweb Agency
Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Conducted UX research, created wireframes, prototypes, and user flows to guide product decisions. Translated Figma designs into functional, high-performance web interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks.
Applications Support Engineer, UI/UX Designer
iPay Africa
Jul 2021 - Jul 2023 (2 years)
Ensured smooth onboarding and testing-to-production transition for merchants, addressing application malfunctions and integration challenges. Provided training and product demos to end-users, and participated in application testing during new releases.
Web Developer & UX/UI Designer
Linaweb Agency
Jan 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year 5 months)
Worked closely with clients to define project requirements and objectives, designing portfolio, corporate, and e-commerce websites with a focus on UX/UI excellence. Crafted user personas, empathy maps, and journey maps to inform design strategies.
IT Support Engineer
Netplatoon Ventures
Feb 2017 - Jul 2019 (2 years 5 months)
Installed, configured, and maintained servers, routers, and switches, and administered firewalls. Monitored applications uptime and performance, responding to support tickets within SLAs.
IT Graduate Trainee
ICT Authority
Feb 2015 - Oct 2016 (1 year 8 months)
Maintained GoK ministry websites and web servers, managed user accounts, Apache web servers, and databases. Installed, configured, and maintained virtual servers (CentOS, RedHat, Kali, Ubuntu).
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. Gained foundational knowledge and practical skills in various aspects of IT.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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