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Hello There, I'm Allan Kimutai

Software Engineer, Nairobi

I am a Software Engineer with 4 years’ hands-on professional experience in Software Development, Systems Engineering, DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) contributing to projects ranging from small prototypes to large-scale systems. Over the past 2 years, I’ve specialized in building, deploying and maintaining powerful, web-based applications and platforms that solve real business problems. In my current role, I have driven a 50% increase in team productivity by introducing Agile methodologies, developing key web applications, automating testing and deployment processess, and leading teams through the Agile Scrum framework. Welcome to my digital space where I showcase my skills, recent projects, and journey through this amazing world of Software Engineering. I will improve the quality of your software and help you build a more profitable and scalable business.

Allan Kimutai Tum

About Me

Allan Kimutai's graduation photo

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 while integrating DevOps and SRE principles into every stage of the development process. Some of the DevOps and SRE practices I have specialized in include CI/CD automation, containerization, cloud deployments, infrastructure reliability, performance monitoring, and incident response to ensure that every solution I build is not only functional, but stable, secure, and efficient in production environments. 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 also 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.

My Journey

Education

2014 - 2021

Bachelor Of Software Engineering

I pursued my Bachelor's Degree at Multimedia University of Kenya overcoming a number of challenges. 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.

Professional Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

Software Engineer (Part Time)
Transfrontières Agencies Limited

• Designed, developed, tested, and maintained scalable full-stack software solutions, including an integrated services website and an eLearning platform, significantly improving operational efficiency and service delivery.

• Built and maintained RESTful APIs and backend services to support secure, role-based access and data-driven functionality.

• Deployed and managed applications on DigitalOcean Droplets, Vercel, and Namecheap VPS, applying cloud best practices for scalability, reliability, and security.

• Implemented GitLab CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, builds, and deployments, reducing manual errors and accelerating release cycles.

• Introduced Agile, DevOps, DevSecOps, and SRE practices resulting in a 50%+ increase in team productivity.

May 2023 - Nov 2023

Full-Stack Developer (Contract)
The Oaks Africa Foundation

• Developed a full-stack web platform aligned with organizational branding to showcase programs, impact, and mission.

• Implemented responsive front-end interfaces and backend integrations to ensure performance, usability, and maintainability.

• Executed SEO and performance optimization strategies, leading to increased organic traffic and user engagement.

May 2022 - Apr 2023

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

• Provided technical support and troubleshooting for internal teams and clients, resolving issues across designated software tools, helping reduce downtime and maintain high customer satisfaction.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop standardized operating procedures and knowledge-base documentation, improving support efficiency and ensuring consistent issue resolution.

• Participated actively in testing and quality assurance of new features and internal tools, including contributing to the automation of routine test processes to speed up validation cycles and reduce human error.

Nov 2020 - Feb 2021

Software Engineer (Intern)
Kolten Digital

• Contributed to full-stack development of a modern web application using Vanilla PHP, MySQL, HTML5 and CSS3.

• Assisted with deployment, integration, and CI/CD script updates to improve delivery workflows.

• Worked with Product Managers to translate MVP requirements into well-scoped user stories.

• Gained hands-on experience in version control, deployment automation, testing, and iterative delivery.

Aug 2020 - Nov 2020

Software Engineer (Intern)
SafetyPlus Consulting Limited

• Supported testing, maintenance, and enhancement of existing web applications.

• Collaborated with team members to plan and propose future software projects and innovations.

My Skills

Languages, Frameworks & DBMS

HTML5 100%

CSS (Vanilla, Bootstrap, Tailwind) 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%

TypeScript 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%

DevOps & SRE 90%

Advanced DevOps Tools (Docker & Kubernetes) 90%

AI & AI Agents 70%

Projects In Collaboration

Zealed Web Application

A MERN stack web application for Zealed.Co for dynamic internship listings, with features that cater to posting internship opportunities, tracking applications and sharing and contributing career tips.

MongoDB

MongoDB

Express.js

Express.js

React

React

NodeJS

NodeJS

The Zealed Website

A professional and informative static website for Zealed.Co, with features that cater to exploring internship opportunities, perusing career tips, and making inquiries directly from the site.

React

React

Vanilla JavaScript

JavaScript

CSS

CSS

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

MySQL

MySQL



Solo Projects

Dr. Reuben Kigame Website

Redesign and upgrade of Dr. Reuben Kigame's personal website which involved rebranding and updating of structure, layout and content.

WordPress

WordPress

PHP

PHP

CSS

CSS

Myriad Solutions

Myriad Solution's online space to highlight their digital transformation services for offices and healthcare institutions.

WordPress

WordPress

PHP

PHP

Vanilla JavaScript

JavaScript

CSS

CSS

MySQL

MySQL

Africa Farming Journal

Prototype for a modern web application built with React and TypeScript for discovering movies and exploring movie recommendations.

React

React

TypeScript

TypeScript

CSS

CSS

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

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

Transfrontières MooCourses

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

Node

Node.js

React

React

JavaScript

JavaScript

CSS

CSS

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

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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