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Hi, I’m Kevin K Musanii, a versatile full-stack web developer with over 7 years of experience designing, building, and maintaining robust web applications. I specialize in PHP (Laravel), Vue.js, and Python, with strong backend architecture, API development, and frontend integration skills.
I am adept at DevOps practices including CI/CD, Docker, and cloud deployments on AWS. I enjoy delivering user-friendly SaaS platforms, CMS customizations, and enterprise systems, and I am passionate about solving complex problems, improving performance, and mentoring development teams.
Skills
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Senior Full Stack Engineer at Farwell Consultants Limited
December 1, 2024 - October 11, 2025Reduced bugs using test-driven development and behavior-driven development approaches; managed Linux-based production servers and cloud deployments on AWS and Digital Ocean; implemented CI/CD pipelines and automated testing; redesigned a monolith into microservices; improved reporting performance; provided ongoing technical support and architectural reviews; upgraded Laravel versions and implemented background services; developed e-learning modules and multilingual microsites; collaborated with the team and mentored juniors; produced technical docs and manuals.
Senior Laravel Developer at Gratitude India
February 28, 2023 - October 11, 2025Configured GitLab CI/CD pipelines; documented API endpoints; maintained and scaled backend systems; authored Behat-based tests; refactored REST APIs for MyGlit Mobile; developed Lateral Questionnaire and Consultancy modules; implemented mass emailing and SMS modules; collaborated on global search and resume parsing with Elasticsearch; upgraded MyGlit jobs site across three countries; mentored engineers; participated in code reviews.
Software Developer at Software Technologies Limited
April 30, 2021 - October 11, 2025Documented API usage to improve frontend consumption; prepared SRS and product design documentation; customized templates for human-centered UI/UX; contributed to development and testing phases; improved system integration by adding new endpoints; upgraded Contract Lifecycle Management API; implemented digital signature feature; migrated to GitLab with CI pipelines for smooth delivery.
Intern Software Developer at Software Technologies Limited
June 30, 2019 - October 11, 2025Documented API usage; prepared software requirements specifications and design documentation; customized a themed template to improve UI/UX; participated in SDLC activities; contributed to development and testing.
Senior Full Stack Engineer at Farwell Consultants Limited
December 1, 2024 - October 11, 2025Reduced bugs by 50% using Test-Driven Development and Behavior-Driven Development approaches; managed Linux-based production servers and cloud deployments on AWS; implemented CI/CD pipelines and automated testing; provided ongoing technical support for internal teams and clients; redesigned a monolith application into microservices, increasing report generation and scalability; contributed to e-learning web apps with Laravel, Twill CMS and Open edX Studio; authored technical documents and mentored junior engineers.
Senior Laravel Developer at Gratitude India
February 28, 2023 - October 11, 2025Configured GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments and testing; improved system integration by creating endpoint documentation; maintained and scaled backend infrastructure; prepared test cases and performed Behat-driven testing; refactored REST APIs and supported multi-country deployments; mentored teammates and participated in code reviews.
Software Developer at Software Technologies Limited
April 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025Documented API usage to streamline frontend integration; prepared software requirements and design documentation; customized a themed UI template; contributed to SDLC activities; enhanced backend/frontend collaboration by creating new endpoints with Laravel and Vue.js; migrated contract lifecycle management API to a modern stack and enabled CI/CD pipelines for rapid delivery.
Intern Software Developer at Software Technologies Limited
June 1, 2019 - October 11, 2025Documented API usage, prepared requirements and design documentation; contributed to development and testing phases of the software development lifecycle; customized templates to improve user experience; participated in software development activities from requirement gathering to delivery.
Senior Full Stack Engineer at Farwell Consultants Limited
December 1, 2024 - October 11, 2025Led and improved stability by introducing test-driven development and behavior-driven development practices, reducing bugs by 50%. Managed Linux-based production servers and cloud deployments using AWS and Digital Ocean. Implemented CI/CD pipelines and automated testing to ensure stable code delivery. Provided ongoing technical support for internal teams and clients, reducing incident response time. Refactored monolith to microservices to increase report-generation performance by 50%. Upgraded signature software using the latest Laravel versions, modularizing modules to run as background services. Built corporate e-learning apps using Laravel, Twill CMS, and Open edX Studio; introduced multilingual microsites and training calendar modules; contributed to Moodle-based platforms. Wrote technical documentation and administrator manuals; participated in weekly code reviews and mentored junior engineers.
Senior Laravel Developer at Gratitude India
February 1, 2023 - October 11, 2025Configured GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments and testing. Improved system integration by documenting endpoints with sample languages and collaborating with backend teams. Prepared test cases and Behat-based testing, delivering verifiable results. Refactored Jobseeker, Authentication, and Recruiter REST APIs for MyGlit mobile app; developed Lateral Questionnaire and Lateral Consultancy modules per SRS. Implemented mass emailing and SMS modules. Worked with backend engineers to implement global search and resume upload/parse services using Elasticsearch. Upgraded MyGlit jobs site for three sourcing countries. Mentored team members and led code reviews.
Software Developer at Software Technologies Limited
April 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025Documented API usage to aid frontend development, improving integration and collaboration. Prepared software requirements specifications and design documentation. Customized a themed template for human-centered UI/UX. Participated in SDLC activities and improved system integration by creating new endpoints from existing implementation using Laravel and Vue.js. Upgraded the contract lifecycle management system API with Laravel and migrated frontend from AngularJS to Vue.js. Implemented digital signature on drafting/negotiation modules and migrated to GitLab with CI pipelines for rapid testing and shipping.
Intern Software Developer at Software Technologies Limited
June 1, 2019 - October 11, 2025Documented API usage to accelerate frontend consumption, prepared software requirements and product design documentation, contributed to UI/UX, and participated in SDLC activities.
Senior Full Stack Engineer at Farwell Consultants Limited
December 1, 2024 - October 11, 2025Reduced bugs by 50% using test-driven and behavior-driven development approaches; managed Linux-based production servers and cloud deployments on AWS and Digital Ocean; implemented CI/CD pipelines and automated testing; provided ongoing technical support, reducing incident response time by 35%; redesigned monolith into microservices, increasing reporting rate by 50%; led adoption of newer technologies and solutions; modernized signature software with Laravel and deployed e-learning modules using Laravel, Twill CMS and OpenEdX Studio; introduced Live sessions and Training Calendar modules; built a multilingual microsite with OpenEdX Studio; collaborated on Moodle-based learning platform for a major Kenyan university; authored comprehensive technical documentation and training manuals; participated in weekly code reviews and mentored junior engineers.
Senior Laravel Developer at Gratitude India
February 1, 2023 - October 11, 2025Configured GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments and testing; improved system integration by documenting endpoints with example languages; maintained and scaled infrastructure; prepared test cases and executed Behat tests; refactored Jobseeker, Authentication and Recruiter REST APIs for MyGlit mobile application; developed Lateral Questionnaire and Lateral Consultancy modules; implemented mass emailing and SMS modules; contributed to global search and resume parsing services using Elastic search; upgraded and maintained MyGlit jobs website across three countries; mentored and led code reviews as Lead Engineer.
Software Developer at Software Technologies Limited
April 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025Documented API usage to streamline development and collaboration; prepared software requirements and product design documentation; customized a themed template for improved UI/UX; contributed to SDLC activities; enhanced system integration by creating new endpoints with Laravel and Vue.js; upgraded contract lifecycle management system API and migrated frontend to Vue.js; implemented digital signature feature in drafting and negotiation modules; migrated to GitLab and set up CI/CD pipelines for smoother testing and rapid deployment.
Intern Software Developer at Software Technologies Limited
June 1, 2019 - October 11, 2025Documented API usage to facilitate frontend integration; prepared software requirements and product design documentation; customized a themed template with a human-centered UI/UX; engaged in development and testing phases of the software development life cycle.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Moi University - Eldoret
September 1, 2012 - May 1, 2016Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) at Kapsabet Boys' High School
February 1, 2008 - November 1, 2011Bachelor in Computer Science at Moi University - Eldoret
September 1, 2012 - May 1, 2016Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at Kapsabet Boys' High School
February 1, 2008 - November 1, 2011Bachelor in Computer Science at Moi University - Eldoret
September 1, 2012 - May 1, 2016Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at Kapsabet Boys' High School
February 1, 2008 - November 1, 2011Bachelor in Computer Science at Moi University - Eldoret
September 1, 2012 - May 1, 2016Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at Kapsabet Boys’ High School
February 1, 2008 - November 1, 2011Qualifications
Senior Fullstack Engineer
April 10, 2026 - April 10, 2026Interview with MicroAI
Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services
Skills
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