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David Kiragu

Angestellt, Software Engineer, DESelect
Nairobi, Kenya

Skills

JavaScript
Node.js
React.js
MongoDB
Python
RabbitMQ
Kubernetes
Docker
Salesforce
Frontend
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Data Analysis
GraphQL
System Design
Project Management
Full-stack development
Django
Front-End Development
Redux
Version Control
Testing
UX/UI Design
Backend
Software Pipelining
Python pandas
Product Development
Team leadership
innovative
Team work
Problem Solving
Leadership
Reliability
Friendliness
Commitment
Next.js
TypeScript
REST
Tailwind CSS

Timeline

Professional experience for David Kiragu

  • Current 3 years and 2 months, since Mar 2022

    Software Engineer

    DESelect

    - Enhanced Salesforce Marketing Cloud with React, Node.js, MongoDB. - Integrated SFMC APIs, achieving real-time data sync. - Led AI project with OpenAI GPT-4 for SQL queries. - Improved segmentation, boosting efficiency. - Optimized system with RabbitMQ, query optimization. - Boosted system responsiveness and efficiency. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams for alignment.

  • 1 year and 6 months, Sep 2020 - Feb 2022

    Lead Software Engineer

    eKRAAL Innovation Hub

    - Promoted to lead software engineer, mentoring juniors. - Expanded data analysis platform for seven clients. - Cut search times by over 60%, introduced offline mode. - Automated Python scrapers with Pandas, boosting efficiency. - Reduced data retrieval times by 30%, enhanced accuracy. - Spearheaded customer-focused initiatives for user satisfaction.

  • 2 years and 1 month, Aug 2018 - Aug 2020

    Software Engineer

    eKRAAL Innovation Hub

    -Developed React/Node.js/MongoDB data analysis tool that slashed data retrieval times, improved efficiency. - Transitioned cybersecurity app UI from Django to React enhancing responsiveness, user experience. - Redesigned OpenGTS geolocation app UI, added speed monitoring. - Utilized analytics to boost web traffic, social media engagement.

  • 4 years and 2 months, Mar 2016 - Apr 2020

    Product Tester

    Infinix

    - Conducted thorough hardware testing, enhancing product quality and Identified critical flaws, improving reliability. - Proactive problem-solving boosted user-friendliness. - Generated detailed bug reports, leading to product improvements. - Recognized as "Infinix Elite Tester" for testing acumen. - Committed to quality and innovation in hardware testing.

  • 5 months, Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

    Software Developer

    Zoa Tech

    - Collaborated on Django REST Framework for robust web systems. - Launched digital money tool at #DEMOAfrica, expanding fintech portfolio. - Conducted R&D to integrate tool with banking platforms for secure transactions.

Educational background for David Kiragu

  • 4 years and 2 months, Jan 2014 - Feb 2018

    Bachelor of Science in Microprocessor Technology and Instrumentation

    University of Nairobi

Languages

  • English

    First language

  • French

    Basic

  • Swahili

    First language

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