Hi there! I'm Kelvin, a passionate Full-Stack Developer with over 6 years of experience in creating scalable web applications. I love leveraging technology to improve education and accessibility. My journey in tech has led me to mentor aspiring developers and craft engaging learning platforms, making tech accessible for everyone. Outside of coding, I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams and exploring innovative solutions to complex problems.

Kelvin Karanja

Hi there! I'm Kelvin, a passionate Full-Stack Developer with over 6 years of experience in creating scalable web applications. I love leveraging technology to improve education and accessibility. My journey in tech has led me to mentor aspiring developers and craft engaging learning platforms, making tech accessible for everyone. Outside of coding, I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams and exploring innovative solutions to complex problems.

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Hi there! I’m Kelvin, a passionate Full-Stack Developer with over 6 years of experience in creating scalable web applications. I love leveraging technology to improve education and accessibility. My journey in tech has led me to mentor aspiring developers and craft engaging learning platforms, making tech accessible for everyone. Outside of coding, I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams and exploring innovative solutions to complex problems.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Work Experience

Coding Instructor at inABLE Africa
August 1, 2024 - Present
Developed a curriculum to deliver software development information to kids as young as Grade 4, including assistive strategies for learners with visual impairments. Improved learners' computer literacy and confidence in technology by measurable margins.
Junior Software Developer and Technology Content Development at Farmer Lifeline
February 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Led web development content research and creation, achieving high productivity in content development. Produced beginner-friendly materials for newcomers to software development and facilitated peer-reviewed improvements that increased content and code quality.
Volunteer Technical Mentor at Moringa School and Memusi Foundation
August 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
Mentored students through bootcamp phases, contributing to a strong transition rate between phases and improving computer literacy and software development understanding among mentees.
ICT and Design Tutor at Jokim Computer Technology College
February 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
Planned lessons to strengthen underperforming students, increased technical skills, and leveraged technology to accelerate learning; contributed to notable score improvements in key areas.
ICT Intern at TenSenses Africa EPZ Limited (TSA)
July 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Implemented performance improvement strategies, monitored inventory and databases to reduce waste, conducted research to boost productivity, and identified cost-saving opportunities.
Customer and Technical Support at Savannah Informatics Limited (SIL)
March 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018
Delivered timely services to customers, increasing satisfaction; actively resolved issues, maintained high attendance, and improved internal communications; applied critical thinking to boost weekly production.
ICT Attaché at National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF)
July 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
Cleared a backlog of hospital claims and data processing, improving turnaround times; reduced wastage and enhanced customer interaction, boosting customer ratings.
Full-Stack Developer & Coding Instructor at inABLE Africa
August 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and delivered web-based learning solutions using JavaScript and React to support inclusive education. Developed reusable frontend components and backend logic to support curriculum delivery platforms. Improved learner computer literacy by 30% through technology-driven learning systems.
Full-Stack Developer & Technical Content Engineer at Farmer Lifeline
February 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Built and maintained full-stack web applications using React, Django, and REST APIs. Achieved 98.3% productivity in R&D of web-based learning platforms. Created simplified, scalable learning systems, improving beginner comprehension by 87%.
Software Engineer & Volunteer Technical Mentor at Moringa School & Memusi Foundation
August 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
Mentored developers through full-stack software development bootcamps, enabling a 97% transition rate between bootcamp phases through structured technical guidance.
ICT & Software Development Tutor at Jokim Computer Technology College
February 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
Delivered training in web development and digital tools. Improved academic performance through structured problem-solving.
ICT Intern (Software & Systems Support) at TenSenses Africa EPZ Limited
July 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Supported internal systems and updated databases, improving operational efficiency and reducing data loss.
Technical Support Engineer at Savannah Informatics Limited
March 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018
Provided technical support for enterprise software systems, improving customer satisfaction by resolving daily technical issues.

Education

Certificate in Software Development and Web Development at Moringa School
October 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Certificate in Intro. To Artificial Intelligence at Tech Mindset Africa
May 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Bachelor of Business Information Technology (2nd Class Upper Division) at Meru University of Science and Technology
September 1, 2013 - July 1, 2017
Bachelor of Business Information Technology at Meru University of Science and Technology
September 1, 2013 - July 1, 2017
Certificate in Software Development & Web Development at Moringa School
October 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Certificate in Introduction to Artificial Intelligence at Tech Mindset Africa
May 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021

Qualifications

Certificate in Software Development and Web Development
October 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Certificate in Intro. To Artificial Intelligence
May 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Bachelor of Business Information Technology (2nd Class Upper Division)
September 1, 2013 - July 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services