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Kenneth Gichuhi

@kennethgichuhi

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Senior software engineer specializing in scalable full‑stack e‑commerce and systems architecture.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking senior engineering roles where I can design scalable web systems, lead architecture and infrastructure work, mentor teams, and improve reliability in fast‑paced e‑commerce environments.

I am a senior software engineer and systems architect with over 10 years of experience delivering scalable e‑commerce applications and large system architectures. I combine full‑stack development with infrastructure and network design to build reliable, high‑traffic web platforms.

At Cloudpen Systems I structured internal order and production systems, designed custom REST APIs in Python and Laravel PHP, and deployed Linux servers and virtualized environments with Docker, Hyper‑V and AWS. Previously, I led IT for Dafabet Kenya, managing office and retail IT infrastructure and supporting operational betting software.

Earlier roles include senior software engineering where I developed LAMP‑stack back ends, integrated payment gateways (PayPal, Authorize.net), and implemented a C# class library for SQL Server data access. I routinely act as an SME on hosting, server maintenance, and deployment practices.

I prioritize building user‑centered, maintainable solutions and enjoy solving complex infrastructure challenges while mentoring teams and improving operational reliability.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Web Developer

Current

Cloudpen Systems LLC

Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Architected and implemented internal order management, reporting, and production workflow systems and designed custom REST APIs using Python and Laravel, while deploying Linux servers and virtualized environments with Docker, Hyper-V, and AWS.

Laravel PHP Python REST APIs Docker AWS Linux MySQL System Design

IT Lead

Dafabet

Jan 2020 - Feb 2023 (3 years 1 month)

Led IT operations across two Nairobi offices and 98 retail betting shops, installing and maintaining Linux and Avaya systems and troubleshooting core operational software to ensure continuous uptime.

Linux Administration Avaya IT Infrastructure Troubleshooting Network Management Operations Support Technical Leadership

Senior Software Engineer

SkyTop Technologies

Jun 2015 - Dec 2019 (4 years 6 months)

Developed LAMP-based backend systems and e-commerce sites with payment integrations, led hosting and server maintenance efforts, and implemented a C# data access library to modernize SQL Server interactions.