Franklin Mutua
@franklinmutua
Microsoft Power Platform engineer delivering AI-driven automation and cloud integrations.
What I'm looking for
A results-driven Microsoft Power Platform engineer with expertise in building Canvas and Model-Driven Apps, Power Automate workflows, Power BI dashboards, and Dataverse integrations. Skilled in custom connectors, automation, and AI-driven workflows, with experience leveraging the Azure ecosystem (Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, and Azure SQL) to extend Power Platform solutions. Complemented by pro-code skills in Laravel, ReactJs, FastAPI, Django, and Cloud/DevOps engineering, delivering intelligent, scalable solutions that optimize business operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software and Automations Developer
United Nations Environment Programme
May 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Lead developer delivering enterprise Microsoft Power Platform solutions at UNEP, using Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Dataverse. Develop PCF components, automate workflows with AI (OpenAI, Copilot), and integrate with ERP systems via APIs. Ensure security, CI/CD, and governance across environments, leveraging Azure, SharePoint, and AI Builder for intelligent automation and reporting.
Information Systems Specialist
United Nations Environment Programme
Apr 2022 - May 2024 (2 years 1 month)
Developed and maintained enterprise apps using Microsoft Power Platform and full-stack frameworks (Laravel, Vue.js), improving process efficiency by 40%. Automated 25+ workflows with Power Automate and Python, cutting manual effort by 60%. Implemented DevSecOps pipelines and optimized Azure infrastructure, achieving 99.9% uptime and faster deployments while enhancing IT support resolution by 35%.
Emerging Technology Intern
United Nations Environment Programme
Nov 2021 - Apr 2022 (5 months)
Develop, test, and maintain enterprise apps using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Virtual Agents) to optimize workflows and user experience. Build RESTful APIs with Laravel and MySQL, and design Vue.js frontends for responsive performance. Implement SharePoint DMS and Jira-based service desk systems, improving collaboration, and data accessibility by over 40%.
Delivered full-stack applications and automation solutions using Django, Laravel, Angular/Vue, Power Platform, and cloud infrastructure across Azure/AWS/GCP to meet client requirements and improve process efficiency.
ICT Technical Mentor
Kreston College
Apr 2018 - Oct 2021 (3 years 6 months)
Taught web programming and database courses, mentored students on projects, and maintained institutional web and data systems including SQL Server and Power BI to support academic operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Moringa School
Certificate of Achievement, Full-stack Web Development
2021 - 2021
Completed a certificate program in full-stack web development covering Angular, Python, Flask, and Django.
Multimedia University of Kenya
Bachelor of Business Information Technology, Business Information Technology
2014 - 2020
Grade: Second Class Lower
Bachelor of Business Information Technology degree with a focus on combining business and IT principles; awarded Second Class Lower.
Nyangwa Boys High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, General Secondary Education
2012 - 2013
Grade: B+
Completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education achieving a B+ grade.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Power BI Embedded
Power Virtual Agents
GitHub
Bitbucket
SonarQube
Kubernetes
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Microsoft SharePoint
Django
Laravel
Databricks
Jira Service Desk
Terraform
Azure DevOps
Jira
Vue.js
jQuery
JavaScript
PHP
JSON
PowerShell
Microsoft PowerApps
Microsoft Power Fx
FastAPI
OData
Ansible
Microsoft Power Automate
HelpDesk+
Microsoft Power BI
SQL
Ollama
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Portfolio
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Skills
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