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Gideon Ngetich

@gideonngetich

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Full-stack software developer specialized in React, Node, and cloud deployments.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role building scalable full-stack or cloud-native applications, with opportunities for mentorship, impact, and growth in a collaborative, learning-focused team.

I am a results-driven software developer with hands-on experience building full-stack web applications using React.js, Node.js, and cloud platforms like Azure and AWS. I prioritize scalable, reliable, and user-centric solutions, and I have a track record of optimizing performance and debugging complex systems.

I have authored technical content for the Microsoft Tech Community, trained in AWS cloud fundamentals, and completed intensive developer traineeships where I mastered React, Node/Express (and Hono.js), SQL Server, and Azure services. My projects include a live seat-reservation system with M-Pesa integration, a health information system, and a gallery app using Firebase.

I am an active Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador and community leader, having led web development groups and organized events that reached hundreds of learners. I bring a blend of technical depth, practical cloud experience, and a commitment to mentoring and community impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Web Developer (Project)

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Personal Projects

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Designed and deployed multiple full-stack web applications including an Automated Seat Reservation System with M-Pesa integration and a Health Info System, implementing seat-locking and real-time booking features.

M PESA Daraja API HonoJS PostgreSQL Hono.Js Drizzle ORM Next.js Deployment

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Technical Blog Writer

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Microsoft Tech Community

Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Authored a technical blog on Azure SQL Database featuring best practices and hands-on demos that reached 1,200+ readers and improved community adoption of Microsoft Cloud techniques.

Azure SQL Database Technical Writing Azure Community Outreach Documentation

Cloud Trainee

eMobilis Mobile Technology Institute

May 2024 - Aug 2024 (3 months)

Completed an intensive AWS cloud training program focused on infrastructure deployment, security best practices, and preparation for AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.

AWS Deployment Security Best Practices Infrastructure as Code Linux Networking Troubleshooting

Software Developer

The Jitu

May 2023 - Jul 2023 (2 months)

Completed a 3-month intensive developer traineeship, building full-stack skills in React, Node/Express, SQL Server, Azure, and real-time communication with Socket.io; contributed to practical projects and team exercises.

React Node Microsoft SQL Server Azure Socket.IO JavaScript Debugging

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kirinyaga University

Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering

2021 - 2025

Activities and societies: Web Development Lead — Computer Society of Kirinyaga; Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador activities and MLSA trainer roles.

Completed a degree in Software Engineering with coursework and projects focusing on full-stack web development, cloud deployment, and database systems.