Peter Thiong'o
@peterthiongo
Results-driven Senior Software Engineer and Product Manager with expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Senior Software Engineer and Product Manager with over 10 years of experience in full-stack development and solution architecture. My expertise lies in building scalable, high-performance applications using Python and modern JavaScript frameworks, while leveraging AWS cloud infrastructure to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centric software products that transform complex challenges into actionable insights. I thrive on driving technological innovation and have a proven track record of implementing robust APIs and data pipelines that enhance operational efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
Search Atlas
Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Developed and maintained scalable backend applications with Python and Django. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement new product features.
Freelance Full-Stack Developer & Product Manager
Upwork
Jan 2012 - Present (13 years 7 months)
Designed and implemented scalable data ingestion pipelines, transforming raw data into actionable insights. Architected and maintained RESTful APIs with Python (Flask, FastAPI).
Senior Software Engineer
Hantverkshjalpen
Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)
Streamlined data transformation pipelines, cutting processing times by 25%. Built modular, maintainable codebases for scalable backend systems using Django and PostgreSQL.
Senior Python QA
Code Institute
Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 7 months)
Evaluated Python projects, assessing functionality, code quality, and adherence to SOLID principles. Conducted detailed code reviews, ensuring robust error handling and efficient database queries.
Software Engineer & Product Manager
Red Booth Creative Agency
Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 7 months)
Designed real-time analytics dashboards using React and Python. Spearheaded data aggregation projects, integrating APIs from multiple e-commerce platforms.
Senior Django Developer & Product Manager
iCandy Design
Apr 2014 - Present (11 years 4 months)
Developed end-to-end data pipelines, integrating ad platform APIs and payment systems. Improved API performance with Redis caching, reducing latency by 30%.
Full-Stack Software Application Developer
DotCom Labs
Apr 2014 - Present (11 years 4 months)
Built scalable data pipelines for processing terabytes of real-time analytics data. Optimized infrastructure and reduced costs through efficient cloud resource management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kimathi University
BSc in Computer Science, Computer Science
2008 - 2012
Studied Computer Science at Kimathi University in Nyeri, Kenya. Completed the program from February 2008 to November 2012.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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