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Gillian Masija

@gillianmasija

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Front-end developer specializing in React, Next.js and TypeScript.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for front-end/React roles where I can build performant, accessible user interfaces, work with modern stacks (Next.js, TypeScript), collaborate with designers, and grow technically while mentoring others.

I am a front-end developer focused on building interactive, responsive, and accessible web applications using React, Next.js and TypeScript, with backend experience integrating Django and REST APIs. I translate Figma designs into scalable, performant interfaces using Tailwind, Bootstrap and modern JavaScript while optimizing components for speed and maintainability.

I have industry experience delivering production React/Next.js projects at TweakCentric and Swahilipot Hub Foundation, and I teach React, TypeScript and Python as a Senior Coding Instructor, having guided 300+ students. I contribute to developer communities as a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador and Vice Chair of the TUM Developers Club, and I hold a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the Technical University of Mombasa.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Front-End Developer

Current

TweakCentric

Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Built responsive React and TypeScript applications, translated Figma designs into Tailwind-based UIs, integrated REST APIs and optimized component performance.

React TypeScript Next.js Tailwind REST APIs Performance Optimization Figma Git

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Senior Coding Instructor

Current

Codingal

Nov 2023 - Present (2 years)

Taught React, TypeScript and Python, guided 300+ students through project development and curriculum delivery to improve practical coding skills.

React TypeScript Python Curriculum Development Project Based Learning Git JavaScript

Software Developer

Swahilipot Hub Foundation

May 2024 - Aug 2024 (3 months)

Developed Next.js frontends and Django backends for education platforms, built reusable UI components and contributed to the Pwani Innovation Week website.

Next.js Django React JavaScript TypeScript UI Components MySQL API Integration Git

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Technical University of Mombasa

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2021 -

Activities and societies: Vice Chair, TUM Developers Club

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with coursework in software development, algorithms, and systems; timeline indicates expected graduation in 2025.