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Macharia Ndegwa

@machariandegwa

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I’m a full-stack software engineer turning business needs into scalable web solutions.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a team where I can build and deploy full-stack web applications, strengthen database and API work, and use analytics for measurable impact. I want an Agile environment that values clean, scalable solutions and continuous improvement.

I’m a motivated Software Engineer and Business IT professional who builds full-stack web applications, designs relational databases, and deploys production-ready projects. I focus on translating business requirements into clean, scalable technical solutions that teams can rely on.

In my recent work, I develop, deploy, and maintain company websites, manage hosting and domain configuration, and ship continuous feature updates. I also use data analytics to track performance (traffic and conversion metrics) so decisions stay grounded in measurable outcomes.

As a Junior Software Engineer, I supported business workflows by developing and maintaining internal web applications with Java, PHP, and JavaScript. I designed, normalized, and optimized relational database schemas, improving query performance and data integrity, while collaborating in Agile through code reviews and sprint planning.

Earlier, I built hands-on enterprise IT exposure during an IT internship at Gulf African Bank—supporting core banking system maintenance, assisting the DBA team with backups and performance monitoring, and contributing to cybersecurity awareness and IT compliance. I’m energized by roles where I can keep shipping web products, strengthen backend/data foundations, and grow with practical, customer-facing impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

IT & Web Consultant

Current

Chilli Products Startup

Oct 2025 - Present (8 months)

Developed, deployed, and maintained the company website, managing hosting, domain configuration, and ongoing feature updates. Implemented SEO and social media integration, used analytics to inform business decisions, and supported supply chain coordination with inventory and reporting tools.

Website Development SEO Optimization Web Analytics Digital Marketing Data Driven Decision Making Supply Chain Coordination

IT Intern

Gulf African Bank

Aug 2023 - Jan 2024 (5 months)

Supported core banking system maintenance by troubleshooting application and network issues across branches. Assisted the DBA team with database checks, backups, and performance monitoring, and contributed to cybersecurity awareness and internal IT compliance audits.

Core Banking Troubleshooting Network Troubleshooting Backup Performance Monitoring DBA IT Compliance ITIL Service Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Strathmore University

Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT), Business Information Technology

2024 -

Activities and societies: Key coursework includes IT Project Management, Advanced Object-Oriented Programming, Data Structures & Algorithms, Database Systems, Business Communication, Principles of Management & Marketing.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT) at Strathmore University, focusing on advanced programming, database systems, and IT project management. Expected to continue beyond 2024.

Strathmore University

Diploma in Business Information Technology (DBIT), Business Information Technology

2022 - 2023

Activities and societies: Completed foundational coursework in programming, systems analysis, and business IT applications.

Completed a Diploma in Business Information Technology (DBIT) at Strathmore University, covering programming foundations, systems analysis, and core business IT applications.