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Yasin Kinyua

@yasinkinyua

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Software engineer passionate about impactful technology solutions.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and offers opportunities for professional growth.

A software engineer with experience building production-scale applications focused on reliability, scalability, and performance. I have worked with backend services through their full lifecycle, from designing data models and optimising system performance to supporting deployment and maintaining production systems. I am comfortable working in a collaborative environment and value clear communication, ownership, and consistency in delivery.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Software Engineer

Rakuten Travel Xchange

May 2022 - May 2026 (4 years)

Contributed to the development and maintenance of a hotel API using Go, enhancing customer experiences. Led the migration of the image processing system, improving database schema and performance. Provided technical support to sales and support teams, increasing operational efficiency.

Go API Development Database Schema Design Technical Support Performance Optimization Problem Solving Communication Skills Team Collaboration Systems

Software Engineer

Swift Broadband

Apr 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year)

Developed critical functionalities for an ISP ERP application, improving system performance and user experience. Managed deployment of ERP upgrades on Linux and containerized environments, ensuring minimal downtime. Designed and optimized the ERP database schema for better efficiency.

ERP Linux Containerization Database Schema Design API Documentation Network Security Systems Performance User Experience Deployer Troubleshooting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Chuka University

Bachelor's, Applied Computer Science

2017 - 2021

Pursued a Bachelor's degree in Applied Computer Science, focusing on software development, database management, and system analysis. Gained hands-on experience through projects and practical applications, preparing for a career in software engineering.