Ian Odhiambo
@ianodhiambo
Senior software engineer specializing in frontend and full-stack web and mobile platforms.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 7 years building and maintaining web and mobile applications for production environments across insurance, streaming, blockchain, and e-commerce sectors. I focus on scalable frontend architecture, reliable CI/CD, and performant user experiences using React, Next.js, TypeScript, Flutter, and Node.js.
I have led frontend initiatives, designed backend services, managed cloud infrastructure on AWS, GCP, and Azure, and containerized applications with Docker. I regularly implement CI/CD pipelines, consume REST and GraphQL APIs, and translate designs from Figma into production-ready, accessible interfaces.
Beyond engineering, I am a technical writer with 10,000+ Medium reads and an active mentor in developer communities, committed to knowledge sharing, developer growth, and delivering maintainable, high-quality software.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
Britam
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Lead frontend development for enterprise insurance platforms using Next.js and TypeScript, implemented Azure DevOps CI/CD and Docker workflows to improve deployment reliability and production performance.
Senior Frontend Developer
Endeavor Streaming
Jul 2023 - Jan 2026 (2 years 6 months)
Delivered scalable, high-traffic frontend features using React and TypeScript across web, mobile and TV surfaces, improving performance and stability while enforcing design-system consistency.
Senior Full-Stack Developer
Metaverse Architects
Feb 2023 - Feb 2024 (1 year)
Architected and built full-stack systems with Next.js and Node.js, managed GCP infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, and designed MongoDB schemas to deliver reliable, scalable production services.
Technical Writer
Dev Genius
Jun 2020 - Jan 2024 (3 years 7 months)
Authored technical articles on modern web development and DevOps, achieving 10,000+ reads on Medium and simplifying complex concepts for developer audiences.
Mentor Teacher
Andela
Jun 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 6 months)
Mentored Google Africa Developer Scholarship participants in frontend engineering and DevOps fundamentals, providing technical guidance and supporting community learning initiatives.
Senior Full-Stack Developer
YLabs
Jul 2022 - Dec 2022 (5 months)
Implemented Next.js and React Native UIs, built CI/CD pipelines with Docker and GitHub Actions, and managed AWS infrastructure while delivering production-ready, responsive features.
Frontend Web Developer
Savannah Informatics
Jun 2021 - Aug 2021 (2 months)
Enhanced UI consistency and optimized user experience through frontend implementations and collaboration with backend teams for seamless integrations.
Full-Stack Web Developer
Self Employed
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)
Built full-stack applications using Node.js, designed responsive interfaces, automated CI/CD pipelines, and reduced hosting costs by 70% through cloud migration.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kenya Methodist University
Bachelor of Business Information Technology, Business Information Technology
2011 - 2014
Completed a Bachelor of Business Information Technology combining IT principles with business applications and practical project work.
Availability
Location
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Portfolio
ianodad.github.io/ianaderaportfolioJob categories
Skills
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