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Joe Okumu

@joeokumu

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Full-stack software engineer building secure, scalable web apps, APIs, and blockchain integrations.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can build secure, scalable web applications and APIs, work in Agile teams, apply blockchain expertise, and grow into technical leadership.

I am a full-stack software engineer with 5+ years of experience delivering secure, scalable, and user-friendly web applications, RESTful APIs, and microservices. I have strong front-end and back-end skills, experience with relational databases, application security, and practical exposure to blockchain technologies through hackathons and production projects.

I collaborate effectively in Agile teams to deliver tailored solutions across industries, having built 15+ custom web applications and developed APIs and microservices in Python and Golang. I focus on performance, cross-browser responsiveness, and maintainable code while leveraging tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Git to streamline development and deployment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Full-Stack Software Engineer

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Zone01 Kisumu

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Built responsive front-end interfaces with React, HTML5, CSS and Bootstrap and collaborated in Agile teams to deliver secure, scalable web applications and blockchain prototypes.

React JavaScript TypeScript HTML5 CSS3 Bootstrap Golang Docker Kubernetes

Web Developer

Lars Cooper

Oct 2018 - Dec 2023 (5 years 2 months)

Developed 15+ custom web applications using React, TypeScript and PHP and implemented RESTful APIs and microservices in Python and Golang to improve performance and reliability.

React TypeScript PHP Python Golang REST APIs MySQL Testing Performance Optimization

Underwriting Officer

Minet Kenya

Jan 2023 - Aug 2023 (7 months)

Assessed insurance applications, determined risk profiles and recommended premiums and coverage amounts to improve underwriting accuracy and client outcomes.

Risk Assessment Insurance Underwriting Data Analysis Client Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kenyatta University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics & Computer Science

2013 - 2018

Completed a Bachelor of Science combining Mathematics and Computer Science with coursework spanning algorithms, programming, and mathematical foundations from 2013 to 2018.