Hi, I'm JACOB WERE, a detail-oriented software engineer focused on front-end development, UI implementation, and agile collaboration. I enjoy turning complex designs into responsive, accessible interfaces using React, TypeScript, and modern web tooling. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, I thrive in collaborative teams, love documenting processes, and am always eager to learn new systems and IT support tasks to keep operations running smoothly.

JACOB WERE

Hi, I'm JACOB WERE, a detail-oriented software engineer focused on front-end development, UI implementation, and agile collaboration. I enjoy turning complex designs into responsive, accessible interfaces using React, TypeScript, and modern web tooling. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, I thrive in collaborative teams, love documenting processes, and am always eager to learn new systems and IT support tasks to keep operations running smoothly.

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Hi, I’m JACOB WERE, a detail-oriented software engineer focused on front-end development, UI implementation, and agile collaboration. I enjoy turning complex designs into responsive, accessible interfaces using React, TypeScript, and modern web tooling.

Based in Nairobi, Kenya, I thrive in collaborative teams, love documenting processes, and am always eager to learn new systems and IT support tasks to keep operations running smoothly.

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Experience Level

Expert
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Intermediate
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Intermediate

Work Experience

Front-End Engineer at SunFi
January 1, 2023 - Present
Front-End Engineer at SunFi, Lagos. Reviewed, debugged, and optimized front-end code for performance and maintainability. Collaborated with designers to translate Figma mockups into responsive, accessible UI components. Contributed to shared UI libraries using Styled-components to ensure consistency across products. Participated in Agile sprints, peer reviews, and documentation to maintain high-quality code. Wrote unit tests with Jest to validate component behavior and reduce UI regressions. Supported system-level troubleshooting and issue resolution during deployments.
Freelance Web Developer at Remote
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Designed and developed interactive user interfaces for client web applications. Improved performance and user experience through responsive layouts and design reviews. Collaborated with clients to translate requirements into functional prototypes. Conducted manual testing and implemented fixes that improved reliability and engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Maseno University
September 12, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Full Stack Software Engineering Certification at Moringa School
January 5, 2023 - December 12, 2023

Qualifications

AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification
January 11, 2024 - December 3, 2024

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate