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Kanyango Kariuki

@kanyangokariuki

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Experienced Backend Engineer with a focus on scalable systems.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a challenging role in a dynamic environment that fosters innovation and growth.

As a Backend Engineer with over 6 years of experience, I specialize in building scalable, resilient, and high-performance backend systems. My expertise lies in distributed system design, microservices architecture, and real-time data streaming, which has allowed me to lead backend initiatives across various domains, including video-on-demand and order fulfillment.

At Tavia Payments LTD, I successfully built a production-grade SaaS backend in Golang that automated mobile payment tracking and reconciliation. My efforts led to an 85% reduction in payment reconciliation time and enabled over 90% accuracy in mobile money receipts. I am passionate about leveraging my skills in technologies like Apache Kafka, Redis, and PostgreSQL to create efficient and effective backend solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Golang Backend Engineer

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Tavia Payments LTD

Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Built a production-grade SaaS backend in Golang to automate mobile payment tracking, reconciliation, and inventory management across hundreds of locations. Achieved real-time reconciliation of 100K+ daily transactions, drastically reducing manual errors and reconciliation time by over 80%.

Golang RESTful APIs gRPC MongoDB Redis Prometheus Docker Kubernetes CI CD

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Technical University of Kenya

Diploma, Mechanical Engineering

2011 - 2013

Studied Mechanical Engineering, gaining foundational knowledge in engineering principles and practical applications. Focused on developing problem-solving skills and technical expertise relevant to the field.