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Jay Kimamo

@jaykimamo

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Senior Full Stack Developer with expertise in PHP and JavaScript.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges my technical skills and offers opportunities for leadership and growth in innovative projects.

As a Senior Full Stack Developer with over 7 years of experience, I specialize in PHP frameworks like Laravel and JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js and React.js. My career has been marked by a proven track record of architecting and implementing complex web applications that serve millions of users. I am passionate about clean code practices and test-driven development, which has allowed me to consistently deliver high-quality results.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated strong leadership skills, guiding technical teams and mentoring junior developers. I thrive in remote collaboration environments, effectively managing projects from concept to deployment across distributed teams. My strategic problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills enable me to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment and understanding across all levels of an organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Full Stack Developer

Current

DGB Group

Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Architected and developed environmental monitoring platforms using Laravel/Vue.js, implementing S.O.L.I.D principles and design patterns. Established DevOps infrastructure with AWS (EC2, S3, RDS), Docker containers, and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab CI, reducing deployment time by 60%.

Laravel Vue.Js S.O.L.I.D Principles Design Patterns AWS Docker Jenkins Gitlab CI MySQL PHPUnit Jest

Current

Founder & Lead Developer

Current

Techspace Softwares Limited

Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 6 months)

Founded and scaled a software company specializing in ISP solutions and custom web applications. Architected and developed an ISP billing platform using Laravel backend and Vue.js component-based frontend, serving 30+ ISP providers.

Laravel Vue.Js AWS Docker CI CD Agile TDD MySQL React PHP

Senior Software Developer

Career Directions Limited

May 2017 - Jun 2022 (5 years 1 month)

Developed and maintained an HR management system using Laravel backend and Vue.js component-based frontend. Implemented rigorous test-driven development (TDD) workflow with PHPUnit and Jest, reducing bug reports by 30% and cutting QA time by 25%.

Laravel Vue.Js TDD PHPUnit Jest RESTful APIs MySQL AWS Docker CI CD

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology

BSc. Computer Science, Computer Science

Studied a comprehensive curriculum in computer science, gaining foundational knowledge in programming, data structures, and algorithms. Developed skills in software development and system analysis.

TechCamp Kenya

Certification, Python Programming

Completed a specialized program in Python programming, focusing on advanced concepts and practical application. Gained expertise in developing robust and efficient Python-based solutions.

Kenya Bureau of Standards

ISO Certified Auditor, Quality Management System Documentation & ISO Auditor Accreditation

Underwent training in Quality Management System Documentation and achieved ISO Auditor Accreditation. Developed expertise in auditing and ensuring compliance with ISO standards.

TechCamp Institute

Certification, Laravel, PHP and MySQL

Completed a certification program focused on Laravel, PHP, and MySQL, gaining practical skills in web development. Applied learned concepts to build dynamic and database-driven applications.