Hello There, I'm Allan Kimutai

Software Engineer, Nairobi

I am an enthusiastic Software Engineer with 3 years’ professional experience in Software Development & Systems Engineering, contributing to projects of varying scales during this time. In the past year I have been focusing on web based applications and systems. Welcome to my space on the internet where I showcase my skills, recent projects, and journey through this amazing world of Sofware Engineering. I will improve the quality of your software and help you build a profitable business.

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About Me

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Certified Software Engineer

I have mastered the Software Development Life Cycle and I am highly interested in building robust software using current Agile approaches, especially Scrum. When working on Web projects I use the MERN, LAMP, WAMP or Django Web stacks. I am very passionate about everything to do with Software Engineering and Innovative Technology, always eager to create or acquire new knowledge, skills and competencies in my trade.

I am a good team player who is always ready to engage and work in collaboration with my colleagues to invent and bring long-term solutions to modern day problems. I believe Software Engineering is not just about writing clean code, but mostly about coming up with software solutions that are highly efficient within their context. Away from SE, I love sports and the arts. I find joy in local football, baseball and softball games, exploring good music, oral and written literature and interacting with magnificent works of art made by hand.

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My Journey

Education

2014 - 2021

Bachelor Of Software Engineering

I pursued my Bachelor's Degree at Multimedia University of Kenya. During this time, heavy focus was on Software Engineering principles, practices and a range of industry essential analytical and problem-solving techniques.

I built an e-commerce web app and an e-health web app (for healthcare management) as my 3rd Year and Final Year projects, respectively.

Feb 2014 - Jul 2014

Certificate Of Film And 3D Animation

I undertook a short certification course that included several modules including 3D animation and modelling, video editing and post production, music and sound.

Feb 2010 - Nov 2013

Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Education

I went through Secondary School Education at the prestigious Friends School Kamusinga, from February 2010 to November 2013 and got a mean grade of A- (A mean score of 80 points) at KCSE.

Professional Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

Software Engineer (Part Time)
Transfrontières Agencies Limited

• Designing, developing, testing and maintaining software (Currently an integrated services website and an eLearning platform) for Transfrontières which has increased their efficiency in operations and distribution of their services to their clients.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process optimization, system improvements and future software assets.

• Introduced Agile frameworks which has streamlined project workflows and enhanced team productivity.

May 2023 - Nov 2023

Full-Stack Developer
The Oaks Africa Foundation

• Developed a visually appealing and user-friendly website for Oaks Africa Foundation, incorporating their branding and effectively showcasing their mission, programs, and impact.

• Executed SEO strategies and optimized website performance, resulting in a significant increase in organic traffic and user engagement.

May 2022 - Apr 2023

Agent Operator (IT & Support)
Invisible Technologies, Inc.

• Provided technical support and troubleshooting assistance to clients and colleagues, resolving issues with the designated software tools in use. This contributed in minimizing downtime and ensured customer satisfaction.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement standardized operating procedures and knowledge base articles, streamlining support processes and improving overall team efficiency.

• Contributed to the testing of new features and enhancements of Invisible Technologies' software products and tools, providing valuable feedback to the development team to contribute in their delivery of high-quality solutions.

Apr 2021 - Apr 2022

Freelance Full-Stack Developer
Nursing Papers Daily

• Designed, developed and deployed the Nursing Papers Daily website, resulting in a 30% increase in overall website traffic within the first three months and a 20% boost in conversion rates. This led to a substantial growth in online sales and revenue.

• Designed and developed an account-based writer’s site for Nursing Papers Daily, providing a platform for their writers to interact with each other and manage their workflows.

• Implemented SEO strategies and optimized website performance which improved search engine rankings and enhanced user experience, resulting in further significant increase in organic traffic and user engagement.

Nov 2020 - Feb 2021

Software Engineer (Intern)
Kolten Digital

• Collaborated in engineering a modern web application with PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, and WordPress.

• I learnt how to deploy and integrate software engineered by the team and contributed in updating integration/deployment scripts to improve CI/CD practices.

• Under the guidance of Product Managers, I identified minimum viable product requirements and clearly defined feature sets into well-scoped user stories for the development team.

• I learnt a lot about maintaining a sustainable Web Application development process throughout the entire internship period and played a key part in coding, testing and integration.

Aug 2020 - Nov 2020

Software Engineer (Intern)
SafetyPlus Consulting Limited

• Supported Safetyplus testing and engineering processes.

• Conducted maintenance checks on existing web applications.

• Worked closely with team members to plan and propose future projects and innovations.

My Skills

Languages, Frameworks & DBMS

HTML5 100%

CSS 100%

JavaScript 97%

Java 94%

React 94%

Node.js 93%

Express.js 93%

PHP 90%

MySQL 90%

MongoDB 90%

Python 85%

Django 80%

PostgreSQL 80%

Kotlin 70%

Software Engineering Skills

Object Oriented Design 100%

Git 100%

GitHub 100%

GitLab 99%

Software Requirements & Architectural Design 99%

Software Project Management 98%

Software Development (Methods & Standards) 95%

Software Testing & Quality Assurance 95%

Full-Stack Development 90%

Recent Projects

The KATF Web Project The KATF Web Project

A dynamic React application that provides an informative online platform for The Kenya Association of Teachers of French(KATF).

React

React

Vanilla JavaScript

JavaScript

CSS

CSS

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Mwalimu Fred Online Mwalimu Fred Online

A platform that provides a secure learning environment and top quality learning materials and resources for JSS students in Kenya.

HTML5

HTML5

CSS

CSS

Vanilla JavaScript

JavaScript

PHP

PHP

MySQL

MySQL

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Transfrontières MooCourses Transfrontières MooCourses

A dynamic web application for Ra'Asis Software, a platform that links Ra'Asis clients directly with their services and development teams.

Node

Node.js

React

React

JavaScript

JavaScript

CSS

CSS

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Great Lakes Crisis Great Lakes Crisis

A blogging site for personal expression and professional expertise to shed light on the intricate conflicts and crises within the Great Lakes region.

HTML5

HTML5

CSS

CSS

WordPress

WordPress

PHP

PHP

MySQL

MySQL

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Transfrontières Agencies Transfrontières Agencies

An integrated services website for Transfrontières Agencies Limited to organize their operations and connect with clients online.

WordPress

WordPress

Vanilla JavaScript

JavaScript

CSS

CSS

PHP

PHP

PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL

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Oaks Africa Foundation Oaks Africa Foundation

Oaks Africa Foundation's online space to maximise their efficiency in community development initiatives and programs.

WordPress

WordPress

PHP

PHP

Vanilla JavaScript

JavaScript

CSS

CSS

MySQL

MySQL

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Transfrontières MooCourses Transfrontières MooCourses

An online learning platform with customised EdTech tools through which learners and tutors interact and share knowledge.

HTML5

HTML5

CSS

CSS

PHP

PHP

MySQL

MySQL

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