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Theo Korir

@theokorir

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Co-founder and Tech Lead with expertise in software development.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can contribute to impactful projects and grow my technical expertise.

I'm a passionate tech lead and co-founder with a strong background in software development and engineering. With a degree in Electrical Engineering and a minor in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania, I have honed my skills in building innovative solutions that enhance user experiences and drive engagement.

At Socha Social, I designed and built a Java-based event management platform that significantly improved user adoption and engagement. Leading a team of developers, I managed the full software development lifecycle and successfully deployed solutions on AWS, utilizing Docker and Kubernetes to enhance system resilience. My experience at Morgan Stanley further solidified my expertise in developing microservices and optimizing performance for financial transactions, where I implemented cutting-edge technologies to ensure efficient and reliable operations.

My commitment to excellence is reflected in my ability to integrate advanced technologies, automate processes, and lead teams to success. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can leverage my technical skills and leadership abilities to create impactful solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Co-founder and Tech Lead

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Socha Social

Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Led Java Spring development of an AI-integrated event platform.
Built RAG pipelines with Spring AI and GPT-4o for intelligent recommendations, and automated orders. LLM agents cut manual overhead 50% in test automation/log analysis.
Developed scalable Java Spring APIs on AWS (Docker, Kubernetes). Automated CI/CD. Secured $200K showcasing Java scalability and AI.

Java AWS Docker Kubernetes RESTful APIs Spring Boot GitHub Actions

Technology Associate

Morgan Stanley

Aug 2020 - Present (5 years 1 month)

Developed and optimized Java-based microservices using Spring Boot and Apache Kafka, improving system performance and enabling real-time data processing for financial transactions. Developed an end-to-end custom testing UI tool using React, TypeScript, and Selenium, enhancing testing efficiency and user experience.

Java Spring Boot Apache Kafka React TypeScript Selenium Grafana Prometheus SQL MongoDB

Technology Intern

Morgan Stanley

Jun 2019 - Present (6 years 3 months)

Developed event-driven messaging solutions with PostgreSQL, ensuring data integrity and consistency across financial transactions. Built React-based testing UI tools with Selenium and TypeScript, automating test cases and significantly improving software quality.

PostgreSQL React Selenium TypeScript UI Data Integrity Automated Testing

Autonomous Driving Intern

Daimler - Mercedes Benz

May 2018 - Present (7 years 4 months)

Managed NoSQL (MongoDB) databases for autonomous vehicle logging data, facilitating efficient data storage and retrieval for analytics. Built Java-based ADTF filters for real-time LiDAR and radar sensor data visualization, improving the accuracy of sensor data analysis.

MongoDB Java LiDAR RADAR Data Visualization Data Storage