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Rachael Kiarie

@rachaelkiarie

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Detail-oriented IT student with a passion for software engineering.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a software engineering role that fosters learning and innovation, where I can contribute to building scalable solutions.

I am a final-year Bachelor of Business Information Technology student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), currently pursuing CPA certification. My academic journey has equipped me with a solid foundation in software engineering and application development, where I have honed my skills in problem-solving, debugging, and building projects using web technologies.

Throughout my studies, I have engaged in various projects that have allowed me to apply my knowledge practically. For instance, I developed a personal web portfolio using HTML and CSS, showcasing my projects and CV, which I deployed on GitHub Pages. Additionally, I designed an inventory management system using Python and MySQL as part of my coursework, demonstrating my ability to create scalable solutions. I am eager to contribute to innovative teams and continue growing in a software engineering role.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Personal Bookkeeping Project

Personal Project

Maintained mock monthly budgets using Excel, including income, expense tracking, and bank reconciliations. Designed templates for inventory and petty cash tracking.

Microsoft Excel Budgeting Bank Reconciliation Inventory Management

Personal Web Portfolio

Personal Project

Built a basic HTML/CSS personal portfolio showcasing projects and CV. Deployed the portfolio on GitHub Pages.

HTML CSS Web Development GitHub Pages Portfolio Management

Accounting & Systems Coursework

Academic Coursework

Prepared financial statements and analyzed ledger data as part of class projects. Simulated transaction records using accounting software demos.

Financial Statements Data Analysis Financial Management

Bookkeeping Role

Juja Energy Gas

Managed monthly expense tracking by building Excel files to monitor and categorize business expenses. Performed bank reconciliations and generated accounts receivable aging reports.

Microsoft Excel Bookkeeping Bank Reconciliation Accounts Receivable

Software Development Projects

Academic Coursework

Designed a simple inventory management system using Python and MySQL. Participated in a group project simulating a customer support ticketing system.

Python MySQL Inventory Management Software Development Support Ticketing Systems

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)

Bachelor of Business Information Technology, Business Information Technology

Activities and societies: Currently pursuing CPA certification, with completed coursework in foundational accounting principles, financial management, and business law. PLP - Ongoing scholarship program.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business Information Technology, with an expected graduation in 2026. The coursework includes programming, database systems, software development, and systems analysis.