otim kevin
@otimkevin
Results-driven Senior Software Engineer with a passion for scalable solutions.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Senior Software Engineer with over 6 years of experience in building scalable, high-performance web and mobile applications. My expertise lies in Node.js, NestJS, React, TypeScript, and cloud-based deployment using AWS. I take pride in owning the full software development lifecycle, from problem definition to production support, ensuring that I deliver customer-centric solutions that meet user needs.
Throughout my career, I have successfully improved application performance by 30% and reduced development time by 20% through the design and implementation of reusable components. I thrive in remote-first, high-ownership environments and have a strong track record of collaborating with global teams to solve complex problems. My commitment to maintaining high platform uptime and resolving critical production issues has consistently contributed to the success of the projects I have worked on.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
Laboremus Uganda Limited
Feb 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)
Delivered high-quality, scalable backend services using Node.js and NestJS, and frontend experiences with React and TypeScript, improving application performance by 30%. Collaborated with the Dev team to enhance internal tooling and libraries, increasing engineering productivity across the organization.
Software Engineer
Wafariko Limited
Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)
Developed and maintained complex web applications using React and TypeScript, ensuring high performance and scalability. Deployed cloud-based applications using AWS, following best practices for security and scalability.
Software Engineer Intern
Refactory
Jan 2018 - Feb 2020 (2 years 1 month)
Contributed to the development of mobile applications using Ionic/React and Dart/Flutter, enhancing user experience and engagement. Assisted in the migration of legacy systems to modern frameworks, improving maintainability and performance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Makerere University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2015 -
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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