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Melissa Kariuki

@melissakariuki

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Frontend software engineer and full-stack developer specializing in modern web technologies.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role building user-centered, performant web applications using modern frontend stacks, in collaborative teams that value impact, mentorship, and growth.

I am a Frontend Software Engineer and Full-Stack Developer with 3+ years of practical experience building scalable web applications and AI-powered solutions. I specialize in React, Next.js, headless CMS platforms and modern frontend performance optimization.

I have delivered projects that produced measurable business impact, including a 40% network growth and a 50% increase in social media traffic for past clients. I have experience working with international clients, non-profit organizations, and Y Combinator-backed startups.

My background includes data visualization, CMS implementation, and contributions to open-source projects such as Firefox and Debian, where I focused on code quality, documentation, and collaborative development. I also have hands-on experience with cloud deployments (Azure), server-side rendering, and API testing.

I bring strong cross-functional collaboration skills, a commitment to documentation and testing, and a track record of improving user experience and deployment processes. I seek opportunities to build performant, user-centered products and grow within teams that value technical excellence and social impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Information Technology Intern

I&M Bank Ltd

Jun 2025 - Nov 2025 (5 months)

Supported frontend development using Angular, performed system monitoring and API testing, and resolved client issues via JIRA to improve digital banking user experience and deployment processes.

Angular Frontend Development API Testing System Monitoring Jira Deployment Troubleshooting

Frontend Software Engineer

AM/PM Restaurant

May 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 4 months)

Designed a high-performance Next.js website with server-side rendering optimizations and implemented social media integration and lead funnels that contributed to increased network growth and traffic.

Next.js React JavaScript HTML CSS Performance Optimization CMS

Full-Stack Developer

University Project

Feb 2022 - Present (4 years)

Led a 3-person team to design and deploy an Event Planner System on Microsoft Azure using SQL-backed storage, enabling task creation and scheduled task management.

Azure SQL Deploying JavaScript web app development Team Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

United States International University Africa

Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering

Grade: 3.63/4.0

Activities and societies: Relevant coursework: Software Design and Architecture; Cryptography and Network Security; Applied Machine Learning; Artificial Intelligence; Advanced Web Frameworks; Introduction to Web Design.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Technology with a Software Engineering major; current cumulative GPA 3.63/4.0 and Dean's List 2022–2023.

St Anne's Lioki Girls

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education

Grade: B-

Activities and societies: Vice President & Head of Student Events at St John Ambulance (2019–2021); Assistant Hall Prefect (2019–2020); community service at Happy Life Children's Home.

Completed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a B- grade in December 2021; active in student council and St John Ambulance activities.