I am passionate about creating digital products that make sense to people the moment they interact with them. I blend engineering and design thinking to craft interfaces and systems that are intuitive, consistent, and purposeful. I approach each project with curiosity, structure, and a strong focus on the user experience.…

Brian Makumi

I am passionate about creating digital products that make sense to people the moment they interact with them. I blend engineering and design thinking to craft interfaces and systems that are intuitive, consistent, and purposeful. I approach each project with curiosity, structure, and a strong focus on the user experience.…

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I am passionate about creating digital products that make sense to people the moment they interact with them. I blend engineering and design thinking to craft interfaces and systems that are intuitive, consistent, and purposeful. I approach each project with curiosity, structure, and a strong focus on the user experience.

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Skills

Experience Level

Figma
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
ASP.NET
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Node.js
Expert
Sketch
Expert
SQL
Expert
Web Design
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
AWS
Expert
C#
Expert
GitHub
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
Docker
Intermediate
Azure
Intermediate
Kubernetes
Intermediate
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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Application Developer at Data Position Limited
August 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
Designed, developed, and maintained RESTful APIs using .NET and .NET Core. Collaborated with frontend and UI/UX designers to ensure seamless API behavior. Built secure, scalable backend services supporting authentication, authorization (JWT, OAuth 2), and role-based access control. Implemented database schemas, stored procedures, and optimized queries using SQL Server and Entity Framework. Developed and consumed third-party APIs and integrated external services (e.g., payment gateways, SMS/email services).
Software Engineer at Self-Employed (Freelance)
January 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Develop user-centered designs for web applications, resulting in a 20% increase in user engagement. Implement REST API design, resulting in a 30% improvement in application performance. Used test-driven development (TDD) methodologies to identify and fix bugs, reducing the number of application crashes by 40%.
Web Developer at Switch Media
November 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Revitalized an outdated website through a completed redesign, resulting in a 40% increase in user engagement and a 20% decrease in bounce rate. Implemented new SEO strategies on all websites leading to a 50% increase in organic traffic and a 15% rise in conversion rates. Developed and maintained responsive design for multiple websites, ensuring compatibility across all devices and browsers, resulting in a 30% increase in mobile traffic.
EHR Intern at Aga Khan University
October 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Shortened first-level support response time to under 1 hour for 80% of tickets. Reduced monthly password reset tickets by 15% through awareness campaign. Created self-help content that lowered mail support volume by 20%. Assisted rapid VPN rollouts supporting 150+ remote employees.
IT Intern at Kenya Power
May 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Configured and maintained over 200 PCs, laptops, and printers. Installed and configured operating systems and business software for 50+ users. Connected devices to domain and resolved related issues for 150+ users. Installed and configured network printers improving uptime by 10%.

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science at Africa Nazarene University
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services