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Collins Githiari

@collinsgithiari

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Experienced lead engineer specializing in backend services and microservices.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and values collaboration, with opportunities for growth.

I am a seasoned lead engineer with over 8 years of experience in software development, specializing in backend services and microservices. My journey has been marked by a commitment to enhancing user experiences and optimizing system performance. At Shop and Deliver Limited, I led the creation of core applications that significantly improved user engagement and established the company as a leader in the gaming sector.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed cross-functional teams, driving initiatives that reduced integration times by 40% and production incidents by 25%. My technical expertise spans multiple programming languages and frameworks, including Python, Go, and Django, enabling me to build scalable solutions that support millions of transactions daily. I am passionate about mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of continuous learning, which has led to a 30% increase in team delivery velocity.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Lead Engineer

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Shop and Deliver Limited (Betika)

May 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Led the creation of core applications for game lobbies, enhancing user experience and branding. Managed a cross-functional team, designing and deploying high-performance backend services using Python and Go, supporting millions of daily transactions.

Python Go)RESTful APIs Microservices Docker Kubernetes GCP Technical Debt Reduction Observability Mentorship

Full Stack Software Engineer

Shop and Deliver Limited (Betika)

Nov 2018 - Present (6 years 8 months)

Integrated Casino games and 7+ payment gateways across multiple countries using Python Flask, significantly boosting revenue and customer base. Split legacy systems into microservices on Docker and Kubernetes, accelerating feature rollout.

Flask Microservices Docker Kubernetes NodeJS Pytest GCP Payment Gateways API Integration

Backend Software Developer

Mesozi Inc

May 2017 - Present (8 years 2 months)

Managed and upgraded the MarketForceTM project, adding demo account functionality that increased lead conversion by 30%. Built a proprietary employee engagement platform, enhancing client service delivery and generating new business opportunities.

Django REST Framework Python JavaScript SQL Data Structures Design Thinking Code Review Troubleshooting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Nairobi

MSC in Computational Intelligence, Computational Intelligence

Focused on machine learning algorithms, including supervised, unsupervised, and meta-learning. Studied intelligent systems modeling and programming, alongside analytics and business intelligence. Gained expertise in research methodology and project management.

University of Nairobi

BSC in Computer Science, Computer Science

Grade: Second Class Honours (Upper Division)

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, achieving Second Class Honours (Upper Division). Gained foundational knowledge in computer science principles and practices.