MNmogaka nick
@mogakanick
Full-stack software engineer focused on scalable, high-performance applications.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a full-stack software engineer experienced in building scalable, high-performance applications and automation tools. I combine strong object-oriented programming with modern frameworks to deliver reliable technical solutions.
At Outlier I led development of automation using Python and JavaScript, reduced manual workflow time by 40%, reviewed and merged 100+ pull requests, and mentored over 15 junior developers to boost their contributions.
Previously, I provided Tier 1/2 IT support at Geico, maintaining 99% uptime for annotation systems and improving annotation-driven model performance by 95%. At Sama AI I annotated 20,000+ images and collaborated on 200+ model iterations to improve precision and compliance.
I hold a B.S. in Information Technology from Cornell, completed front-end and CS courses, and volunteer teaching tech to youth. I seek roles where I can continue mentoring, drive measurable impact, and grow with collaborative engineering teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Full-Stack Developer
Outlier
Jul 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 5 months)
Spearheaded development of automation tools in Python and JavaScript that reduced manual workflow time by 40%; led 100+ pull request merges and mentored 15+ junior developers, increasing their contributions by 60%.
GIProvided Tier 1/2 support for annotation systems ensuring 99% uptime, led training that improved annotation accuracy by 80%, and maintained labeling platforms that boosted model performance and workflow efficiency by 95%.
AI Trainer
Sama AI
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Annotated and curated 20,000+ images to improve computer vision datasets, increasing model precision by 25%; collaborated on 200+ model iterations and ran workshops that raised annotation accuracy by 30%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CUCornell University
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, focusing on software development and systems integration.
CCCoursera (Meta Front-End Developer Certificate)
Professional Certificate, Front-End Development
Completed the Meta Front-End Developer professional certificate through Coursera, covering frontend development skills and tools.
Harvard University (edX: CS50)
Certificate, Computer Science
Completed CS50: Introduction to Computer Science (edX), covering foundational computer science concepts and programming.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Website
nickmokua.onrender.comJob categories
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