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Hi, I’m Gitonga Amos Mugendi, a passionate full-stack developer based in Nairobi with 3+ years of hands-on experience building scalable web applications. I thrive on turning complex problems into robust, maintainable software and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver value on a tight timeline.
My strengths include front-end development with React and TypeScript, and back-end systems using Python/Django and Node.js. I design secure APIs, manage databases, and champion performance and scalability through automated testing, CI/CD, and microservices architecture.
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Work Experience
Mid-level Software Engineer at Pundit Space (Consultant)
July 1, 2025 - PresentDesigned and developed a job marketplace platform using React and Django-based services, boosting job seeker sign-ups by 25% within the first three months. Implemented RESTful APIs and secure integrations to handle talent-matching workflows, reducing manual processes by 35%. Collaborated with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure scalability, security, and fast feature delivery.
Full Stack Developer at Syknown Technologies
November 1, 2024 - PresentBuilt scalable web applications with React (frontend) and Node.js/Django (backend). Designed and maintained PostgreSQL databases with Prisma ORM and Django ORM. Contributed to migrating legacy monolithic apps to modular microservices for performance improvements. Implemented automated testing and CI/CD pipelines to accelerate deployments.
Full Stack Developer at Renga Technologies
October 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025Developed user-friendly React applications with a strong focus on performance and responsive design. Created backend APIs using Node.js and Python/Django to support dynamic features. Mentored junior developers, led code reviews, and improved application maintainability.
Junior Software Developer at Rafiki Bank Micro Finance
January 31, 2023 - September 18, 2025Built React-based dashboards for financial reporting. Integrated secure backend APIs for transactions using Node.js and Django. Supported bug fixing, database management, and system optimization.
Mid-level Software Engineer at Pundit Space (Consultant)
July 1, 2025 - PresentDesigned and developed a job marketplace platform using React and Django-based services, boosting job seeker sign-ups by 25% within the first three months. Implemented RESTful APIs and secure integrations to handle talent-matching workflows, reducing manual processes by 35%. Collaborated with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure scalability, security, and fast feature delivery.
Full Stack Developer at Syknown Technologies
November 1, 2024 - PresentBuilt scalable web applications with React (frontend) and Node.js/Django (backend). Designed and maintained PostgreSQL databases with Prisma ORM and Django ORM. Contributed to migrating legacy monolithic apps to modular microservices for performance improvements. Implemented automated testing and CI/CD pipelines to accelerate deployments.
Full Stack Developer at Renga Technologies
October 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025Developed user-friendly React applications with a strong focus on performance and responsive design. Created backend APIs using Node.js and Python/Django to support dynamic features. Mentored junior developers, led code reviews, and improved application maintainability.
Junior Software Developer at Rafiki Bank Micro Finance
January 1, 2023 - September 18, 2025Built React-based dashboards for financial reporting. Integrated secure backend APIs for transactions using Node.js and Django. Supported bug fixing, database management, and system optimization.
Mid-level Software Engineer at Pundit Space (Consultant)
July 1, 2025 - PresentDesigned and developed a job marketplace platform using React and Django-based services, boosting job seeker sign-ups by 25% within the first three months. Implemented RESTful APIs and secure integrations to handle talent-matching workflows, reducing manual processes by 35%. Collaborated with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure scalability, security, and fast feature delivery.
Full Stack Developer at Syknown Technologies
November 1, 2024 - PresentBuilt scalable web applications with React (frontend) and Node.js/Django (backend). Designed and maintained PostgreSQL databases with Prisma ORM and Django ORM. Contributed to migrating legacy monolithic apps to modular microservices for performance improvements. Implemented automated testing and CI/CD pipelines to accelerate deployments.
Full Stack Developer at Renga Technologies
October 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025Developed user-friendly React applications with a strong focus on performance and responsive design. Created backend APIs using Node.js and Python/Django to support dynamic features. Mentored junior developers, led code reviews, and improved application maintainability.
Junior Software Developer at Rafiki Bank Micro Finance
January 31, 2023 - September 18, 2025Built React-based dashboards for financial reporting. Integrated secure backend APIs for transactions using Node.js and Django. Supported bug fixing, database management, and system optimization.
Mid-level Software Engineer at Pundit Space (Consultant)
July 1, 2025 - PresentDesigned and developed a job marketplace platform using React and Django-based services, boosting job seeker sign-ups by 25% within the first three months. Implemented RESTful APIs and secure integrations to handle talent-matching workflows, reducing manual processes by 35%. Collaborated with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure scalability, security, and fast feature delivery.
Full Stack Developer at Syknown Technologies
November 1, 2024 - PresentBuilt scalable web applications with React (frontend) and Node.js/Django (backend). Designed and maintained PostgreSQL databases with Prisma ORM and Django ORM. Contributed to migrating legacy monolithic apps to modular microservices for performance improvements. Implemented automated testing and CI/CD pipelines to accelerate deployments.
Full Stack Developer at Renga Technologies
October 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025Developed user-friendly React applications with a strong focus on performance and responsive design. Created backend APIs using Node.js and Python/Django to support dynamic features. Mentored junior developers, led code reviews, and improved application maintainability.
Junior Software Developer at Rafiki Bank Micro Finance
January 1, 2023 - September 18, 2025Built React-based dashboards for financial reporting. Integrated secure backend APIs for transactions using Node.js and Django. Supported bug fixing, database management, and system optimization.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Catholic University of Eastern Africa
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2023Certified Software Engineer at Moringa School
February 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Catholic University of Eastern Africa
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2023Certified Software Engineer at Moringa School
February 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Catholic University of Eastern Africa
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2023Certified Software Engineer at Moringa School
February 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Catholic University of Eastern Africa
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2023Certified Software Engineer at Moringa School
February 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024Qualifications
AWS Certified Developer – Associate
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025Google Cloud Associate Engineer
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025AWS Certified Developer – Associate
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025Google Cloud Associate Engineer
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025AWS Certified Developer – Associate
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025Google Cloud Associate Engineer
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025AWS Certified Developer – Associate
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025Google Cloud Associate Engineer
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
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