Gathiira Mwangi

Technologies:
Java, Spring boot, MySQL, Nextjs, Typescript, Firebase

Responsibilities:

• Architect, build, evaluate, and sustain software solutions for Sky.Garden.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and systems that facilitate user management, loan allocation, and servicing
• Work on improving the user interface and experience for internal users, such as credit officers and customer service representatives.
• Develop and maintain customer-facing applications, such as online loan application portal to enhance the borrower's experience.
• Design and maintain APIs for internal and external use, allowing data exchange and integration with partners or third-party platforms.
• Identify and address software defects and issues to ensure smooth operations.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure the quality, security, and maintainability of the software.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency, and work to implement those changes.

Key Projects

Technologies:
Python/Django, Django Rest Framework, Flask, MsSQL, ReactJs, React Native, Git

Responsibilities:

• Define,design and implement new and refactored APIs to power the e-commerce site, merchant applications and other internal systems
• Design, code, test and deploy new features and functionality using CI/CD best practices.
• Achieve fast inventory management by scaling and refactoring the distributed backend architecture and codebase.
• Participate in peer code reviews and testing.
• Work closely with the product and other teams within the company to deliver new services as per the roadmap.

Key Projects

Technologies:
Python/Django, Django Rest Framework, Postgresql, DevOps, Git

Responsibilities:

• Developed Consumable Rest APIs as per the BPMN using Python and Django rest framework
• Developed and maintained Nginx webserver gateway to support load balancing, reverse proxy and HTTP Cache
• Adapted Rest APIs to match changing user preferences and client demands with regular updates.
• Developed and managed internal and external system Integrations
• Conducted unit tests, code reviews, code refactoring and documentation

Key Project

Technologies:
Flask, SQLAlchemy, Postgresql, Git

Responsibilities:

• Built product deliverables according to specifications and escalated technical design or specification issues.
• Identified limitations, capabilities and performance requirements of software designs with pre-development assessments.
• Resolved errors through close collaboration with quality assurance team.
• Determined feasibility of proposed designs within time and cost constraints.