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Lang'at Kikwei

@langatkikwei

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Passionate Software Engineer with experience in enterprise software development.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that foster innovation and collaboration, where I can contribute to impactful projects and grow my technical skills.

I am a dedicated Software Engineer with a strong background in developing enterprise-level software applications. My journey in technology has equipped me with hands-on experience in various programming languages and frameworks, including Rust, C#, ASP.NET Core, JavaScript, NodeJS, and React. Currently, I am part of the Microsoft Core OS team, where I contribute to the development of technologies that ensure seamless OS updates across the Azure fleet.

Throughout my career, I have successfully designed and implemented systems that enhance operational efficiency and user experience. My role at Safaricom involved planning and supporting Customer Relationship Management systems, where I automated monitoring processes to proactively address incidents. I have also developed banking applications that serve multiple financial institutions, showcasing my ability to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet client needs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Core OS Software Engineer

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Microsoft

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Contributed to the design and development of an orchestrator for Host OS Update on Azure host machines, crucial for achieving on-time, impact-less updates. Automated local testing processes, significantly reducing testing time.

Rust Python PowerShell Kusto Query Language YAML Azure Telemetry Debugging System Design

Customer Systems Planning Developer

Safaricom PLC

Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 2 months)

Responsible for planning and providing 3rd line support for Safaricom's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Developed systems according to design documents and resolved escalated issues.

C#)ASP.NET Core JavaScript ReactJS System Design Root Cause Analysis

Software Developer

Computer Castle Ltd

Oct 2019 - Present (5 years 10 months)

Participated in designing, developing, and testing the company's software applications, including the CEMAS Banking application. Developed fast microservices using gRPC and deployed applications to various clients.

C#)ASP.NET Core JavaScript gRPC Microsoft SQL Server MongoDB Mobile Development Core Banking Microservices

Software Developer

Soofapay Ltd

Dec 2018 - Present (6 years 8 months)

Contributed to the development of the backend infrastructure and online web checkout application. Developed dashboards for customer and business management, and integrated various payment infrastructures.

C#)Python JavaScript MongoDB React Native PHP Laravel Backend Development

Software Developer

Microsoft AppFactory Nanyuki

May 2018 - Present (7 years 3 months)

Served as a Software Developer Apprentice, participating in all software development lifecycle processes. Developed a ticketing application and a fully working E-commerce application.