elisha mugenyi
@elishamugenyi
Full-stack web and software developer skilled in React, Next.js, C#, and technical support.
What I'm looking for
I am a quality-driven full-stack web and software developer with over three years of hands-on experience building web applications, integrating RESTful APIs, and providing technical support and infrastructure management. I have worked across React, Next.js, Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, MEAN/MERN stacks, and C#/Blazor, and I combine development with user-focused troubleshooting and mentoring.
My background includes improving operational accuracy at customs operations through data analysis and process implementation, mentoring remote students to resolve technical issues, and delivering production websites and chatbots. I am self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering robust software solutions that meet business requirements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Web Full Stack Developer
TekTalent-Uganda
Jan 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year 5 months)
Formulated, designed and developed software solutions using React, Next.js and Node.js, integrated RESTful APIs and collaborated with backend developers to deliver production web applications.
Worked on a new feature on socialgems.me site that required uses to use a blog, vote on polls and answer trivia questions as a way to keep users engaged. This improved engagement by 60%.
Technical Support
GoToCollegeFairs
Apr 2024 - Sep 2024 (5 months)
Provided technical support for webinars and virtual events.
Planned, designed and developed a registration platform for the college student registration.
Planned and coded pytests using sellenium to ensure the registration sites are safe ad up to standard for users to use.
Mentor
GlobalManaged Services-GMS
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)
Mentored BYU Pathway Online students, resolved technical registration and Canvas issues, raised support tickets and conveyed timely information on scholarships and deadlines to improve student outcomes.
IT Manager & Declarations Clerk
Nyange Cargo Logistics Ltd
Jan 2018 - Dec 2022 (4 years 11 months)
Installed and managed IT systems (EFRIS, ASYCUDA, URA Touchpoint), implemented a central document check system that improved document accuracy from 42.9% to 71.4% and reduced top-up taxes due to inaccuracies from 50% to 10%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Brigham Young University–Idaho
Bachelor of Software Development, Software Development
2023 -
Activities and societies: Trained in web front- and back-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Next.js, MEAN/MERN), C# and Blazor, RESTful APIs, PostgreSQL; participated in mentoring and technical support activities.
Pursuing a Bachelor of Software Development with coursework and training in software development, technical support, web stacks, and infrastructure management; anticipated completion December 2025.
Coursera (online)
Certificate, Computer Programming
2024 - 2024
Activities and societies: Python programming coursework and exercises.
Completed a Python programming certificate through Coursera covering Python fundamentals relevant to software development.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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