Nelson Ombuya

Took ownership of an active bank-platform implementation, deploying a fraud and transaction-monitoring analytics platform across the client’s server cluster.
● Coordinated historical-data ingestion for model training with client engineering and business teams, aligning technical delivery with operational requirements.
● Built Bash and Python automation for platform builds, ingestion workflows, and

● Built and maintained backend applications and integrations using Python, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
● Built real-time data pipelines processing 10,000+ IoT messages daily using Kafka, Redis, and PostgreSQL.
● Improved high-performance API transaction processing by 40% through debugging, optimization, and systems integration work.
● Deliv

● Managed IT systems, student records, online KCSE registration, and project support.
● Built an automated Student Leaving Certificate process and improved record-keeping workflows.
● Improved fee-record accuracy and contributed to a 20% per-term revenue increase.

● Tested the Safaricom Ethiopia platform ahead of go-live, including mobile money (M-PESA) systems.
● Designed and set up test scenarios and test cases to validate platform readiness before launch, using Selenium and Gherkin for automated testing.

● Provided first-level support to users for software, hardware, and business systems
● Managed and issued computers and peripherals to users, maintaining accurate records
● Created and maintained a knowledge base for users to troubleshoot ICT solutions
● Managed and maintained user licenses and groups, and installed software on Azure
● Trained new interns in our department to assist in providing t

● Provided first-level support to users for their software and hardware systems
● Managed and issued computers and peripherals to users, maintaining accurate records
● Set up and inducted new employees on the company's IT services
● Resolved the highest number of cases in the second month of attachment
● Trained a new employee in our department to assist in providing technical support to users in

Deepened my knowledge of Python and gained hands-on experience with industry-relevant Python applications, under the guidance of seasoned professionals. This immersive program has sharpened my problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills, while also keeping me up-to-date with the latest trends in the dynamic world of software development.

Graduated with a Second Class Honors - Upper Division with a focus on Software Development

Grade: Second Class Honors - Upper Division

Graduated with a Second Class Honors - Upper Division with a focus on Software Development.

● Participated in a range of extracurricular clubs including Scouts, Choir, Drama, Science, Math, Computer, and Photography.
● Elected as class representative for Maths, Computer Studies, and Physics, demonstrating leadership and responsibility
● Demonstrated a diverse range of interests and skills, including an aptitude for math, science, and technology, as well as musical and creative abilities.