Somi Mbogori
@somimbogori
Full-stack software engineer specializing in scalable backend systems and DevOps practices.
What I'm looking for
I am a pragmatic full-stack software engineer with hands-on experience building and maintaining scalable backend systems, APIs, and developer workflows. I combine backend development in Python with modern DevOps practices to deliver reliable production services.
At Savannah Informatics I contributed to healthcare claims platforms, optimizing Celery-based async tasks and introducing containerized development with Docker and Kubernetes to improve deployment consistency. I implemented fault-tolerant mechanisms and Sentry-based monitoring to increase operational visibility.
Previously I worked as a junior Site Reliability Engineer, where I implemented monitoring, caching, and CI/CD improvements that reduced processing times and improved endpoint responsiveness. I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and clients to integrate systems and improve turnaround times for claim payments.
I build side projects that reinforce my skills in ML, observability, and web development — from a DDoS mitigation prototype with Prometheus/Grafana to full-stack Django applications and image-classification services. I hold a BSc in Computer Science and an Azure certification, and I seek roles where I can continue improving system reliability and developer productivity.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Full Stack Software Developer
Savannah Informatics Limited
Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Develop and maintain healthcare portals and an e-claims management system, spearheading performance optimizations that reduced Celery job time by 20% and introducing Docker/Kubernetes for consistent deployments.
Junior Site Reliability Engineer
Savannah Informatics Limited
Jun 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 2 months)
Implemented monitoring and caching to improve endpoint visibility and performance, reducing load times from 15s to 5s and accelerating Celery processing by 10%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2020 - 2024
Grade: Second Class Upper Division
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with coursework in software engineering, system design, data structures, and algorithms; graduated with Second Class Upper Division.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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