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Juma Kiwaka

@jumakiwaka

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Senior software engineer passionate about innovative software solutions.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my skills to create impactful software solutions.

I'm fortunate enough to love what I do. I’ve been architecting and implementing software in a wide variety of environments and languages for small businesses, large corporations, and as a freelancer. I strive to be a top-tier developer, recognizing that this demands excellent communication skills, continuous learning, and a natural curiosity.

As a Senior Software Engineer at Pixeledge, I lead the frontend team in designing and building elegant software products across various industries. One of my proudest achievements is developing an environmental conservation product that assists Fortune 500 companies in tracking, forecasting, and reducing their carbon footprint. Additionally, I contributed to a student financing product that was acquired by a major bank in the US, helping students access loans for their education.

Previously, as a Fullstack Software Engineer at Ponea Health, I architected health software technologies that made healthcare services more accessible and efficient. I built financial products that integrated with multiple payment gateways and developed a CRM platform that significantly improved payment processing times, enhancing relationships with healthcare providers. My work is driven by a passion for creating impactful solutions that improve lives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Engineer

Current

Pixeledge

Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Led the frontend team in designing and building elegant software products for various industries, including an environmental conservation product for Fortune 500 companies and a student financing product acquired by a major US bank. Utilized technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Reactstrap, Sass, Bootstrap, AWS, Git, GitHub, PHP, and Laravel.

JavaScript TypeScript React Reactstrap SASS Bootstrap AWS Git GitHub PHP Laravel

Fullstack Software Engineer

Ponea Health

Mar 2021 - Mar 2022 (1 year)

Architected and built health software technologies to enhance access to healthcare services, including financial products integrated with various payment gateways and an internal financial reconciliation platform that quadrupled processing time. Developed a CRM platform for managing medical provider data, forming the backbone of Ponea's operations.

React Python JavaScript

Software Developer Intern

Ponea Health

Apr 2020 - Mar 2021 (11 months)

Gained practical experience across frontend, backend, DevOps, and databases, learning to write quality, scalable, and clean code that helped increase revenue, save costs, and streamline internal processes. Worked with technologies including React, Redux, Sass, CSS, Python, Django, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker, Jenkins, Git, and GitHub.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

JKUAT

Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science

Studied computer science fundamentals at JKUAT, gaining practical experience in various technologies including frontend, backend, DevOps, and databases. Developed skills in writing quality, scalable, and clean code to support business objectives.