Stephen Araka
@stephenaraka
Software engineer with a passion for driving innovation
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
As a seasoned software engineer with five years of extensive experience, I have a proven track record of designing, creating, and maintaining software products to enhance business operations. My expertise lies in frontend engineering, with a passion for driving innovation and continuously honing my skills to stay ahead of industry advancements.
I have contributed to various projects, including building a cloud-native tool that reduced bandwidth usage for locally based African developers by over 40% during application deployments. I am passionate about applying and expanding my expertise in software engineering and DevOps while helping companies achieve their business objectives.
With a strong educational background, including a Master of Science in Information Technology from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Makerere University, I am confident in my ability to make a significant impact in the industry.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Full Stack Software Engineer
atlasGO
Jul 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 6 months)
Led the development of a well-being mobile application for atlasGO and teroGO, utilizing React Native for the frontend and Node.js for the backend. Ensured optimal performance on both iOS and Android platforms while collaborating with a global team.
Frontend Engineer
Jumia
Jul 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 2 months)
Part of the pioneering tech team, developed responsive user interfaces for Jumia's e-commerce platform using Angular and JavaScript. Enhanced user experience and migrated users from a legacy system.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Carnegie Mellon University, Africa
Jan 2022 - May 2022 (4 months)
Coordinated a class on software architecture, helping students design and justify software architecture for enterprise systems. Organized recitations and assignments for effective learning.
DevOps Engineer Intern
Crane Cloud
Jun 2021 - Sep 2021 (3 months)
Analyzed and improved containerization processes, researched best practices, and implemented a Docker containerization pipeline for over 200 users.
Software Engineer
Crane Cloud
Apr 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 8 months)
Designed and launched cranecloud.io, an open-source web platform for managing Infrastructure-as-a-Service, focusing on user experience and cloud-native solutions.
Software Developer
REF. Sports Limited
Nov 2019 - Jan 2020 (2 months)
Developed an e-commerce website to enhance the company's online presence, focusing on design and functionality.
Software Developer
Line23
Jan 2019 - Mar 2019 (2 months)
Implemented a mobile application to facilitate team collaboration, enhancing productivity and communication.
Developer Consultant Intern
Flock of Birds
Jun 2018 - Sep 2018 (3 months)
Developed widgets for a low-code software platform and provided customer support, gaining hands-on experience in software development.
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