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Passionate Full-Stack Software Engineer with expertise in AI integration.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that foster innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my skills in AI and full-stack development to create impactful solutions.

I am a Full-Stack Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience in building robust, scalable, and user-focused web applications. My expertise spans both frontend and backend development, with a strong focus on machine learning and AI integration. I thrive in fast-paced environments where learning and iteration are constant, and I enjoy crafting elegant solutions to complex problems.

In my current role at Shopify, I led the development of a real-time checkout optimization platform that significantly reduced cart abandonment rates. My previous experience at IBM Research involved developing AI-enhanced internal tools and analytics dashboards, showcasing my ability to turn innovative ideas into production-grade applications. I have a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and contributing to impactful projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Software Engineer

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Shopify

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Led the development of a real-time checkout optimization platform using React, Node.js, and Redis, contributing to an 18% reduction in cart abandonment. Built and deployed an ML-powered recommendation engine that improved upsell conversions by 22%. Collaborated with product and data teams to design scalable microservices on GCP using Docker and Kubernetes.

React Node Redis Machine Learning GCP Docker Kubernetes Microservices Data Analysis

Full-Stack Developer

IBM Research

Aug 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 4 months)

Developed AI-enhanced internal tools for summarizing research papers and automating technical support with NLP and BERT models. Built end-to-end analytics dashboards with Django and React, visualizing research metrics for decision-makers. Partnered with ML researchers to turn experimental models into production-grade APIs and services.

NLP BERT Django React Machine Learning API Development Data Visualization Python JavaScript

Junior Software Developer

ThoughtWorks

May 2018 - Jul 2020 (2 years 2 months)

Contributed to the backend and frontend of fintech platforms using Express.js, MongoDB, and React. Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines and testing suites, helping reduce deployment issues by over 30%. Worked closely with global teams in an Agile environment to deliver features on time and with strong code quality.