Christopher Musenze
@christophermusenze1
Senior Software Engineer with expertise in full-stack development.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 11 years of experience in backend and full-stack development. My expertise lies in building scalable, high-performance applications, and I have a proven track record of delivering secure, maintainable code that drives business value. I specialize in technologies such as Node.js, Python, Java, and React.js, and have a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, including AWS and Azure.
Throughout my career, I have led the development of numerous applications, achieving significant improvements in performance and user engagement. For instance, I successfully designed and integrated enterprise-grade RESTful APIs that increased data retrieval efficiency by 30%. My commitment to quality is evident in my implementation of comprehensive testing strategies, achieving over 90% test coverage on key features, which reduced regression bugs by 60%.
I thrive in collaborative environments and have directed technical teams to deliver secure, scalable SaaS applications that support thousands of users. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and continuously seek opportunities to innovate and improve processes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer | Full Stack Developer
Orange Loops
Sep 2018 - Present (6 years 10 months)
Led development of scalable RESTful APIs using Node.js integrated with modern frontend technologies like React.js, Angular (Typescript), resulting in a 40% reduction in page load times. Designed and integrated enterprise-grade RESTful APIs using Java (Spring Boot) for seamless third-party integrations with services like Stripe and PayPal, increasing data retrieval efficiency by 30%. Created Java-b
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Concept Digital
Jun 2015 - May 2018 (2 years 11 months)
Constructed API-driven solutions using Java and Python, integrating SQL Server and PostgreSQL, reducing API response times by 40%. Engineered scalable applications in AWS, optimizing security protocols, which reduced security-related incidents by 25%. Implemented Dockerized environments, ensuring a consistent development experience and reducing deployment errors by 15%.
Junior Software Engineer
Nextzen Minds
Jun 2013 - May 2015 (1 year 11 months)
Built and managed 10+ RESTful APIs using Node.js (Express.js, Nest.js) and ASP.NET. Contributed to the development of Java and Spring Boot web applications, enhancing system stability and reducing bug reports by 25%. Worked with SQL Server and PostgreSQL, optimizing queries for performance, resulting in a 20% reduction in database load times.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nanyang Technological University
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science
Completed a Bachelor's degree focusing on the core principles of computer science. Studied topics including programming, data structures, algorithms, and software development.
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