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Edwine Ogola

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English
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Swahili
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Work Experience

Senior Full Stack Engineering Consultant at Walking on Earth, London UK (Remote)
August 1, 2023 - July 25, 2025
Developed and deployed enterprise-grade React Native mobile applications and React web applications, serving enterprise clients. Engineered scalable Django backend systems, seamlessly integrated with AWS cloud infrastructure including EC2, S3, and RDS for robust data management and application hosting. Exploratory data analysis utilizing pandas, Google Collab, and Python to drive business intelligence (using descriptive, diagnostic and prescriptive analytics), enhancing data-driven decision-making. Built a client dashboard that served analytics data to clients. Optimized application performance, to improve the self-assessment feature within the web app. Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, design) to deliver comprehensive full-stack solutions on time and within established budget parameters. Applied test driven development to ensure robust software.
Software Engineer at Project Bridge (Google / iHub Kenya / CC Hub Nigeria)
April 30, 2023 - September 26, 2025
Developed innovative software solutions for African startup founders. Built full-stack web applications for content creators using Angular frontend and Django backend, enabling dynamic content delivery. Implemented scalable architecture designed to run on Google App Engine and deployed the content delivery app on Google Cloud Platform. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions on time and within budget.
Technical Mentor at Google Africa Developers Scholarship (GADS)
February 28, 2023 - September 26, 2025
Mentored over 50 learners in Android App Development on the GADS platform; provided comprehensive technical guidance on Kotlin, Android app architecture, and industry best practices.
Software Engineering at Blue River Technology Solutions
August 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023
Developed mission-critical software applications for Cash Deposit Machines, successfully integrating with the CashAccsys middleware to extend its capabilities. Built robust desktop applications using C++ and Electron framework for kiosk systems, ensuring secure and efficient handling of financial transactions. Implemented secure database solutions and sophisticated API integrations to facilitate real-time transaction processing, adhering to stringent financial regulations. Maintained a switch interface system, demonstrating exceptional reliability and strict compliance with banking industry security standards. Collaborated closely with hardware teams to optimize software-hardware integration, ensuring seamless operation and performance of Cash Deposit Machine systems.
Full Stack Software Consultant at Walking On Earth
July 31, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Led cross-platform modernization, delivering a unified CI/CD pipeline and real-time data synchronization to enterprise clients; migrated native apps to a unified React Native stack and improved deployment efficiency.
Front End Engineer at Project Bridge
April 30, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Developed innovative front-end architecture for web and mobile apps; delivered responsive, accessible UIs and dashboards for SME clients across multiple regions.
Freelance Web Developer
June 30, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Built web-based applications for SMEs; translated business requirements into functional solutions; leveraged React, Django, and MongoDB/MySQL stacks with secure data handling.
Health Care Innovation Project at University of Nairobi Makerspace
September 1, 2019 - November 1, 2025
Led privacy-focused medical device prototype development and ensured compliance with health-care standards, achieving improved patient privacy by 80%.
Android App Developer Mentor at Google Africa Developer Scholarship (GADS)
February 28, 2023 - February 28, 2023
Mentored over 50 learners in Android App Development; provided guidance on Kotlin, React Native, and mobile architecture.

Education

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Qualifications

Certified Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate
September 25, 2025 - September 25, 2027

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Other