Christine Wasike
@christinewasike
Software Engineer transforming ideas into realized businesses and initiatives.
What I'm looking for
I am a passionate Software Engineer with over five years of experience in developing technologies across various industries, including education, lifestyle, and entertainment. My journey began with a first-class honors degree in Computer Science, and since then, I have dedicated myself to driving innovation and positive change through global collaboration.
In my recent role at Hostology, I successfully delivered critical technical tasks that enhanced system functionality, boosting customer engagement by 30%. My experience as a Lead Mobile Software Engineer at Seen allowed me to craft an immersive mobile application, leveraging Flutter to ensure seamless operation across platforms. I thrive in collaborative environments, where I can influence product roadmaps and optimize user experiences through thoughtful code and design.
As a Product Manager at Tugende, I led the development of a Point of Sale system, ensuring it met the needs of restaurant and hotel staff while anticipating future growth. My commitment to fostering tech communities is evident from my leadership roles at Google Developer Student Clubs and Women Techmakers, where I organized numerous events to empower students in technology.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineer
Hostology
Nov 2024 - Present (8 months)
Delivered critical technical tasks that enhanced system functionality and boosted customer engagement by 30%. Established collaborative planning methodologies within a lean, distributed team, improving project delivery speed by 10% over two months.
Lead Mobile Software Engineer
Seen
Jun 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years 2 months)
Crafted an immersive mobile application from inception using Flutter, ensuring seamless operation on major platforms while coordinating alpha test sessions across six university campuses. Delivered a high-quality mobile application for over 300 users during the private alpha launch, incorporating key feedback and creative exploration with product and design teams.
Product Manager
Tugende
Aug 2023 - Jul 2024 (11 months)
Led the setup of the Tugende Point of Sale (POS) system, overseeing the process throughout the product life cycle. Collaborated with restaurant and hotel staff to understand unmet needs, selecting Aronium for ease of use and Odoo as a scalable solution for future growth.
Google Developer Student Clubs & Women Techmakers, Lead
African Leadership University
Sep 2020 - Feb 2022 (1 year 5 months)
Fostered a robust tech community by organizing 12 code labs and study sessions, attracting over 150 students to collaborate on real-world projects. Hosted 12 virtual community events with African Leadership College in Mauritius, facilitating growth and enhancing technical familiarity among learners.
Computer Science Learning Team
African Leadership University
Jul 2020 - May 2021 (10 months)
Prepared feedback and held office hours for over 50 students on Data Structures & Algorithms and Introduction to Database Systems to enhance course understanding. Guided the learning team to provide better remote learning solutions, ensuring students kept up with assignments.
Mobile Software Engineer
Mookh Africa
May 2019 - Aug 2019 (3 months)
Developed an Android ticket validation mobile application in Kotlin, verifying up to 4000 attendee-access during events and improving efficiency by eliminating the spreadsheet system. Built an Android dashboard application enabling 60 event merchants to receive quick updates on sales and track giveaways.
Software Engineer
Moringa School
Nov 2017 - Aug 2018 (9 months)
Curated entry-level software development curriculum in collaboration with UNESCO. This initiative increased access to technology material in over 30 high schools in Kenya, significantly shaping students' outlook on technology and related careers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
African Leadership University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Grade: First Class Honours
Activities and societies: Led Google Developer Student Clubs & Women Techmakers, organizing 12 code labs and study sessions for over 150 students, and hosted 12 community events. Served on the Computer Science Learning Team, preparing feedback and holding office hours for 50+ students on Data Structures & Algorithms and Database Systems, and guided the team to provide remote learning solutions.
Graduated with First Class Honours in Computer Science. The curriculum covered core computer science principles, including programming, data structures, and algorithms, preparing for a career in software engineering.
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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