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Mercy Ogalo

@mercyogalo

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Aspiring web developer with a strong foundation in full-stack technologies.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a collaborative environment that fosters growth and innovation, where I can contribute my skills in web development and design.

I am a passionate web developer with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Information Technology from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. My journey in tech began with a keen interest in coding, which led me to pursue various certifications in web development, UI/UX design, and cybersecurity. I have honed my skills in both front-end and back-end technologies, particularly in Django and React, allowing me to create dynamic and responsive websites.

Throughout my internships and projects, I have successfully developed several web applications, including an inventory management system for AgriGrow Farms and a dynamic donation platform for Jay Foundation. My experience in designing user-friendly interfaces and implementing robust backend functionalities has significantly improved user engagement and operational efficiency. I am committed to continuous learning and currently enhancing my skills in the MERN stack.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Web Developer & Designer

Baobab Restaurant Website

Apr 2025 - Present (5 months)

Designed and developed a fully responsive restaurant website showcasing Kenyan cuisine using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Django. Integrated Django backend to handle contact and reservation forms, focusing on a clean user interface and mobile-friendly experience.

HTML CSS JavaScript Django UI UX Design Responsive Web Design API Integration

Web Developer Intern

M-treat Organization

Mar 2025 - Present (6 months)

Worked on the contact form in Django to send emails to those who submit the contact form. Created the API handling functions in React for the contact form and worked on the newsletter backend to send notifications and handle errors.

Django React API Development Email Automation Error Handling

Web Developer & Designer

Jay Foundation

Jan 2025 - Present (8 months)

Developed a dynamic website for a charity organization using Django as the backend framework. Implemented a contact form that sends automated email responses to users upon submission and integrated M-Pesa payment functionality to allow secure online donations.

Django HTML CSS Bootstrap JavaScript M Pesa Integration

Web Developer & Designer

AgriGrow Farms

Dec 2024 - Present (9 months)

Developed AgriGrow, an inventory management system designed to streamline stock, worker, and operational tracking for agriculture-based businesses. Built with Django, the system features robust CRUD functionality, an intuitive interface, and a well-structured database to support efficient management of farming operations.

Django Inventory Management CRUD Operations Database Design Authentication UI UX

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Bachelor of Business Information Technology, Business Information Technology

Activities and societies: Relevant Coursework: C++, object-oriented programming, software engineering, system design, OOP(java). Certifications: Introduction to coding - She Codes basic, Web development - She Codes plus, Introduction to web development - Code First Girls, Introduction to UI/UX - Le wagon free course, She Codes responsive - responsive web development, Introduction to cybersecurity-Cisco.

Studied the fundamentals of business information technology, including C++, object-oriented programming, software engineering, and system design. Gained expertise in OOP (Java) and various programming concepts.