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Dorcas Oloo

@dorcasoloo

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Software engineer focused on fast, user-friendly web experiences with React, Next.js, and GraphQL.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can build user-focused, high-performance web apps, collaborate in agile sprints, and ship reliable frontend features using React/Next.js, GraphQL, strong testing, and scalable practices.

I’m a software engineer passionate about building interactive, efficient web applications that prioritize user experience. My expertise spans TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, GraphQL (Apollo and Relay), and Python/Django, supported by UI frameworks like Material UI, xStyled, and Shadcn. I thrive in collaborative, agile environments where I help design and deliver solutions that make a real impact.

In my recent roles, I spearheaded a React.js to Next.js migration, cutting page load times by 50% and improving Core Web Vitals. I also integrated ImaliPay APIs for secure M-Pesa and bank transactions, built an Admin dashboard that reduced admin task time by 30%, and strengthened performance and reliability through code-splitting, testing (Jest/Cypress), and automation via Vercel CI/CD.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Software Engineer

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Instadriver

Feb 2024 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Spearheaded migration from React.js to Next.js, cutting page load times by 50% and improving Core Web Vitals scores. Integrated ImaliPay APIs to enable M-Pesa and bank transactions, and built accessible responsive UI components using Next.js, React Query, and Tailwind CSS.

TailwindCSS Next.js React React Query ImaliPay APIs M Pesa Core Web Vitals Code Splitting Lazy Loading

Frontend Developer

Qawqal

Aug 2024 - May 2025 (9 months)

Delivered the Qawqal admin dashboard with Next.js and Tailwind, improving usability and reducing admin task time by 30%. Built user-facing features using GraphQL (Apollo) and React, integrating AI model selection (OpenAI, Claude, Google AI), and automated deployments via Vercel CI/CD.

TailwindCSS Next.js GraphQL Apollo Client React Zustand OpenAI Claude Jest Cypress

Frontend Developer

EpicApp Ltd

May 2023 - Dec 2023 (7 months)

Developed and maintained dynamic Angular applications using reusable component design to improve performance and engagement. Improved code quality with unit tests in Jasmine and maintained code via Git-based version control while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Angular Reusable UI components Jasmine unit testing Git Frontend Development Performance Optimization Version Control

Frontend Developer

United States of Africa

Nov 2022 - May 2023 (6 months)

Created React-based web applications delivering engaging, speed-optimized, scalable UIs. Integrated REST APIs with backend engineers, and participated in agile ceremonies to support timely feature delivery.

React Retrospectives Frontend Performance UI scalability Agile Ceremonies REST API Integration UI Scalability Sprint Planning Cross Functional Collaboration

Frontend Development Intern

Gitstart

Aug 2022 - Sep 2022 (1 month)

Contributed to the Storybook open-source project by improving UI component documentation and reusability. Built and refined client-facing React and Next.js applications with a focus on responsive, accessible UI and GraphQL integration.

React Next.js Storybook UI Components Responsive Design Accessibility GraphQL API Integration