Wesley Joel
@wesleyjoel
Software developer and cybersecurity associate building secure, scalable games and web services.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a motivated software developer and cybersecurity associate pursuing an MSc in Information Systems Security. I build Unity3D games and secure web services, deploying scalable backends on Google Cloud Platform with CI/CD and Kubernetes.
I have led vulnerability scanning and patch management, integrated payment gateways for e-commerce, and now manage operations to improve processes and customer experience. I combine technical rigor with operational leadership to deliver secure, user-focused products.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operations Manager
FPS Auto Garage
Jan 2025 - Present (7 months)
Oversee day-to-day workshop operations, supervise and train technicians and support staff, and implement workflow optimizations to reduce turnaround times and control costs.
Software Developer
The X-PLUG
Oct 2024 - Present (10 months)
Develop and maintain an e-commerce website on WordPress for Toyota spare parts, integrating payment gateways and shipping, optimizing product pages, and implementing SEO to improve visibility and user experience.
Cybersecurity Associate
GameTribeAfrica
Jan 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 7 months)
Led regular vulnerability scans, applied patches and updates to reduce exposure, and contributed to the development and maintenance of security policies to strengthen organizational compliance.
Game Developer
GameTribeAfrica
Oct 2022 - Aug 2024 (1 year 10 months)
Developed and integrated casino games using Unity3D and C# for Android and iOS, implemented backend services on GCP, and deployed scalable game services with Kubernetes and CI/CD.
Software Engineer Intern
Data Integrated Limited
Mar 2022 - Sep 2022 (6 months)
Wrote and debugged C and Java code for Point-of-Sale devices, assisted in device setup for customers, and helped develop a Spring Boot REST API to integrate back-end payment services.
Engineering Intern
Communications Authority of Kenya
Feb 2021 - Apr 2021 (2 months)
Performed quality-of-service testing for mobile and radio networks, assisted in troubleshooting and monitoring internet and broadcast services, and compiled inspection reports for broadcasters.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SUStrathmore University
Master of Science, Information Systems Security
2023 -
Pursuing an MSc in Information Systems Security at Strathmore University since May 2023.
SUStrathmore University
Bachelor of Science, Informatics and Computer Science
2018 - 2022
Grade: 2nd Class Honours Upper Division
Completed BSc in Informatics and Computer Science at Strathmore University (March 2018–October 2022) with 2nd Class Honours Upper Division.
SSStarehe Boys’ Centre and School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2014 - 2017
Grade: B-
Completed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at Starehe Boys’ Centre and School from February 2014 to November 2017, achieving grade B-.
Kakamega Hill School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Primary Education
2008 - 2013
Grade: 407 out of 500
Completed Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) at Kakamega Hill School from January 2008 to November 2013, scoring 407 out of 500 marks.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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