Lazarus Mwangi

Developed and maintained the React website and React Native mobile app, implemented payments and SMS gateway integrations (ClickSend, Stripe), and deployed apps to App Store and Play Store.

Built a production management system using Next.js, led requirements gathering and system design, and implemented CI/CD pipelines for production deployment.

Steered the development process and technical direction for company projects, mentoring engineers and ensuring delivery of scalable software solutions.

Developed REST and GraphQL APIs with Node.js/NestJS and TypeORM, integrated third-party services (Daraja, Africa'sTalking), and supported Azure-based deployments and end users.

Provided voluntary IT expertise for the Farmer-to-Farmer program, designing security management and access controls, performing code reviews and penetration testing, and integrating SMS and MPESA APIs.

Designed and developed a water billing system, managed servers, and provided end-user support to ensure reliable service delivery.

Assisted in configuration of election technology devices, performed data compilation and analysis, and supported election monitoring activities.

Provided first-line support for the Nairobi Revenue System, performed maintenance and upgrades, created user accounts, and resolved service complaints.

Assisted with troubleshooting hardware/software, software installation, teleconference setup, and data analysis to improve operational efficiency.

Supervised data collection for the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census, trained users on data collection tools, and troubleshot data capture devices.

Grade: Second Class Honours (Upper Division)

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science, graduating with Second Class Honours (Upper Division).

Grade: A- (79 points)

Completed secondary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with an A- (79 points).