Iracodes,

A Seasoned IT Professional

I'm always open to collaborations, and conversations about business, IT services, Cybersecurity, and software development.

Synopsis

About Me

I am a results-driven software engineer with over 3 years of experience, possessing a passion for crafting robust, efficient, and innovative solutions. With a strong background in backend development, I thrive on tackling complex challenges and turning them into elegant, user-friendly software.

Softskills

Alongside my technical expertise in cybersecurity and development, I bring strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, demonstrated through my projects in AI development and cloud security. I excel in adapting to emerging technologies, with a particular passion for AI and machine learning applications in cybersecurity. My commitment to continuous learning is evident in my pursuit of advanced education while maintaining professional growth. I have a keen eye for detail and take a methodical approach to solving complex technical challenges.

Reasearch and planning

One of my favorite aspects of creating is planning the architecture of a project. From Design Systems to Brand Strategy—I enjoy working with the many touch points of user experience.

User Research
Digital Strategy
Design Systems
Product Strategy
Brand Strategy
Operations

Hardskills

Technical

As a creative technologist, I craft intuitive digital experiences using a diverse set of tools and languages.

Polymath foundations

With a strong foundation in both design and development, I bring a unique perspective to every project and am constantly learning and evolving to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends.

Software I work with

With over 3 years of experience creating digital assets, I have a deep and intuitive understanding of how the interfaces of the best software products in the world are designed. This is just some of the software I have used over that time.

Photoshop
Illustrator
Figma
VSCode
Postman
Click Up
Ableton
After Effects
Premiere Pro

Technologies I build with

I deeply enjoy solving problems through code. From the front end all the way to the back end and the APIs in-between. No project is too challenging for me.

JavaScript
C#
NodeJS
React
NextJS
jQuery
PHP
WordPress
WooCommerce
Terraform
GA4/GTM
HTML5
Docker
Jenkins
SASS
Git
MySQL
MongoDB

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Career

Experience

I am current managing, designing, and developing all consumer and digital product initiatives at My Supply Co.

Jofar Group SA.

Permanent Full-time

July 2022 - Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Nairobi, Kenya

At Jofar Group Ltd, I lead cross-functional project teams, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards. I establish a reliable infrastructure by implementing AWS and Google Cloud services. Developing RESTful APIs enhances data transfer efficiency between front-end and back-end systems, optimizing application performance. Additionally, close collaboration with the frontend team on API integration improves the overall user experience of our software solutions.

Information Technology Project Lead

Aug 2023 - Feb 2025 · 1 yrs 7 mos

As the IT Project Lead, I was responsible for leading cross-functional development teams across enterprise digital transformation initiatives in mining, transportation, and business registration systems. I managed AWS cloud infrastructure, coordinated Agile workflows, and provided comprehensive IT administration and technical support across multiple departments. Each project required strategic planning, risk assessment, and stakeholder management to ensure on-time delivery and operational excellence.

Some key achievements during this tenure 👇

AWS cloud infrastructure migration and optimizationReduced operational costs by 45%
Enterprise system deployment across 5 regionsAchieved 99.5% system availability
Technical support and incident management for 500+ usersMaintained 4-hour average resolution time
IT service desk operations, user access management, and performance reportingImplemented ticketing system with 95% satisfaction rate
Automated CI/CD pipelines and deployment processesReduced deployment time by 60%
Server administration and productivity tools maintenanceManaged MS Office 365, OneDrive, and GitHub enterprise

JavaScript
NodeJS
React
NextJS
PHP
WordPress
WooCommerce
HTML5
CSS3
SASS
Git
MySQL
MongoDB

Software Engineer | Quality Assurance

July 2022 - July 2023 · 1 year

I was responsible for leading cross-functional project teams for in-house enterprise applications while implementing comprehensive quality assurance protocols. Working across AWS and Google Cloud services, I ensured reliable and scalable infrastructure while optimizing application performance through RESTful API development and rigorous testing methodologies. My role encompassed full project lifecycle management from planning to execution with adherence to quality standards.

Some key projects completed during this time 👇

RESTful API development and integration optimizationImproved overall user experience by 15%
Cloud infrastructure implementation (AWS & Google Cloud)Ensured reliable and scalable enterprise-grade infrastructure
Quality assurance testing frameworks and automationReduced production bugs by 40% through systematic testing
Cross-functional team coordination and project deliveryMaintained 100% on-time project completion rate

JavaScript
NodeJS
React
NextJS
PHP
WordPress
WooCommerce
HTML5
CSS3
SASS
Git
MySQL
MongoDB

Sarami Africa Ltd.

Contract Part-time

January 2021 - March 2022 · 1 yrs 3 mos

Nairobi, Kenya

At Sarami Africa Ltd, my responsibilities included designing and implementing essential microservices crucial to our platform, enabling small businesses to access loans more efficiently. I work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including UX designers and QA engineers, to ensure seamless development processes and deliver high-quality user experiences. Implementing CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Docker streamlines our software development and deployment workflows. Following Agile methodologies in Scrum, I actively participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure efficient project delivery.

JavaScript
NodeJS
React
Jenkins
C#
AWS
JIRA
SASS
Git
MySQL
MongoDB

App Factory

Software Engineering Intern

May 2022 - August 2022 · 3 mos

Nairobi, Kenya

I was the Electronics Wizard 🧙‍♂️

During my tenure at App Factory, I implemented RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless communication between various services, enhancing the overall performance and functionality of our software products. Utilizing Git for version control, I collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized codebase. Working closely with diverse, cross-functional teams, including UX designers and QA engineers, streamlined the development process and ensured consistent delivery of high-quality software solutions. Deploying and managing applications on AWS using EC2 instances ensured high availability, scalability, and reliability of our software products.

Journey

Education

I am currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence.

Masters of Cybesecurity and Threat Intelligence

University of Guelph

Guelph, ON Canada

Currently pursuing a Master‘s degree in Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence (2024-2026) at the University of Guelph.

Bachelors of Science in Applied Computer Technology

United States International University-Africa

Nairobi, Kenya. January 2019 - Semptember 2022

Graduated with honors (Cum Laude) and Achieved Dean‘s List Academic Award for maintaining a consistent GPA of 3.5/4.0 throughout the academic years 2019-2022.

Software Quality Assurance And Test Engineering

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

Waterloo, Ontario. September 2023 - April 2024

Graduated with distinction and Achieved Dean‘s List Academic Award for maintaining a consistent GPA of 3.5/4.0 throughout the academic years 2023-2024.