Kasili Wachiye

Owned frontend platform architecture in React and TypeScript, improving modularity, release safety, and development velocity across production applications. Implemented scalable UI architecture and reliability strategies that improved responsiveness and reduced regressions.

Led architecture of React and Next.js applications for LLM-driven real-time analytics dashboards, improving data visualization throughput and system performance. Established shared component and design system adopted across multiple products.

Transitioning into the role of Senior Software Engineer at Optiven, I embraced the opportunity to spearhead their technological expansion. My mission was clear: to fortify their technical infrastructure and elevate their digital presence. Through strategic planning and hands-on development, I orchestrated the creation of multiple innovative applications and effectively streamed operations.

Built the sellers mobile app and spearheaded the development of the rider app. Played a crucial role in ongoing maintenance and enhancement of the e-commerce platform. Designed and implemented responsive and user-friendly frontend interfaces. Developed secure and efficient backend systems and integrated with databases and external APIs. Proactively identified and resolved technical issues.

Developed a student-facing platform integrated with Django backend and GraphQL APIs, built real-time dashboards for engagement metrics, and added offline-first capabilities to support unreliable connectivity.

Built and optimized public-facing React applications focused on performance and accessibility, achieving Lighthouse scores of 95+ and delivering WCAG-compliant interfaces for high-traffic civic platforms.

Collaborated with the software engineering team at SIBRA to develop and enhance software solutions for optimizing public transport operations. Contributed to the design and implementation of a real-time bus tracking system and a mobile application for commuters. Assisted in cross-functional collaboration and gained valuable hands-on experience in the public transportation domain.

Enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Analytics program with expected completion in 2027.

Partial coursework toward a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering completed between 2016 and 2019.