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Lex Macharia

@lexmacharia

Aspiring Web Developer and Computer Science student building responsive, user-friendly applications with JavaScript and PHP.

Kenya

Message

What I'm looking for

I’m open to internships and entry-level positions that strengthen my skills in software development and web design. I want to apply frontend development to build user-friendly applications, learn fast, and grow in a high-growth environment.

I’m an aspiring Computer Scientist and Web Developer with a solid technical foundation in software development, web design, and networking. I’m currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, and I hold certifications in HCIA (Datacom) and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner. I’m passionate about leveraging programming skills and continuous learning to contribute in a high-growth environment.

I build responsive and interactive web interfaces with modern UI/UX principles, using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and SQL. In professional experience as an IT Staff and Web Developer, I provided technical support and troubleshooting, supported routing/switching and network management to ensure minimal downtime, and designed and developed websites with seamless user experience. I also implement SEO best practices and develop projects like a personal portfolio website, e-commerce front-end interfaces, and a blog platform with authentication, content management, and commenting systems.

I’m especially excited to apply my frontend development knowledge to create innovative, user-friendly web applications—while continuing to deepen my skills through workshops, hackathons, and practical collaboration.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

IT Staff

Mashariki Ltd

Jan 2023 - Nov 2025 (2 years 10 months)

Provided technical support and troubleshooting for hardware and software issues, improving operational efficiency. Assisted with network management to minimize downtime and implemented new technologies to enhance productivity.

Technical Support Technical Troubleshooting Network Administration Routing And Switching IP Routing

Web Developer

Odyssey Travel Ltd

Designed and developed a responsive website for Odyssey Travel Ltd using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP to deliver interactive features. Implemented SEO best practices to improve website visibility and drive traffic.

HTML5 CSS JavaScript PHP Responsive Web Design UI UX Design SEO

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The Co-operative University of Kenya

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

2023 -

Activities and societies: Key coursework: Programming, Data Structures, Database Management, Web Development, Networking Fundamentals.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Coursework includes programming, data structures, database management, web development, and networking fundamentals.

Murang’a High School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Secondary Education

2019 - 2022

Grade: A Minus (75 points)

Completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at Murang’a High School, earning an A Minus (75 points).

Huawei Academy (HCIA-Datacom)

HCIA-Datacom Certification, Networking (Datacom)

Activities and societies: Focus: network protocols, IP routing, and security fundamentals.

Completed Huawei HCIA-Datacom certification covering network protocols, IP routing, and security fundamentals.

KIPS College

Certificate in Computer Applications, Computer Applications

Activities and societies: Digital literacy and proficiency in common software applications.

Earned a Certificate in Computer Applications focused on digital literacy and proficiency with common software applications.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Cloud Computing

Activities and societies: Covers AWS cloud concepts, services, security, architecture, pricing, and support.

Achieved the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner credential demonstrating knowledge of AWS cloud concepts, services, security, architecture, pricing, and support.