Hi, I’m Dickson Mundia, a results-driven Software Engineer with extensive experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable systems. I’ve led full-stack development and nationwide platform deployments for loan management, improving reliability and operational efficiency across organizations. I excel in cloud tech, API integrations, Linux administration, and database management, leveraging Laravel, Next.js, Docker and PostgreSQL to deliver robust solutions. I’m passionate about turning user feedback into iterative improvements, building secure API gateways, and driving performance enhancements. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, training users, and delivering scalable front-end components that boost engagement and reduce load times.

Dickson Mundia

Hi, I’m Dickson Mundia, a results-driven Software Engineer with extensive experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable systems. I’ve led full-stack development and nationwide platform deployments for loan management, improving reliability and operational efficiency across organizations. I excel in cloud tech, API integrations, Linux administration, and database management, leveraging Laravel, Next.js, Docker and PostgreSQL to deliver robust solutions. I’m passionate about turning user feedback into iterative improvements, building secure API gateways, and driving performance enhancements. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, training users, and delivering scalable front-end components that boost engagement and reduce load times.

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Hi, I’m Dickson Mundia, a results-driven Software Engineer with extensive experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable systems. I’ve led full-stack development and nationwide platform deployments for loan management, improving reliability and operational efficiency across organizations. I excel in cloud tech, API integrations, Linux administration, and database management, leveraging Laravel, Next.js, Docker and PostgreSQL to deliver robust solutions.

I’m passionate about turning user feedback into iterative improvements, building secure API gateways, and driving performance enhancements. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, training users, and delivering scalable front-end components that boost engagement and reduce load times.

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Work Experience

System Developer/Engineer at Uwezo Fund Kenya Headquarters
September 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Led deployment and enhancements for the Loan Application System, collaborated with ICT leadership to modernize digital systems, evaluated and refined loan applications, built a secure API gateway linking the Loan Application and Loan Management Systems, integrated eCitizen SSO, improved backend performance, automated data ingestion for legacy records, developed dynamic reporting, and delivered UAT training. Implemented front-end optimizations and strengthened API security.
Digital Literacy Trainer at Elimu Fanaka
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
Delivered digital literacy training to teachers, facilitated hands-on sessions, adapted content for varied skill levels, and supported the adoption of digital learning tools in schools.
PSIP - Intern at Uwezo Fund Kenya
April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Identified gaps in manual loan tracking and independently developed a multi-constituency Loan Management System. Scaled the system to a cloud-hosted SaaS platform across Voi, Wundanyi, and Mwatate constituencies. Recovered approximately Ksh 1,500,000 in unallocated suspense accounts, created a searchable historical database, and reduced reconciliation time by 50%. Trained 100+ beneficiaries and created dashboards for real-time disbursement and recovery tracking.
Freelance Software Developer at SKW Digital
January 1, 2018 - December 1, 2022
Developed websites, mobile applications, and backend systems for multiple clients. Delivered 10+ projects on average within 30 days each, implemented streamlined CI/CD pipelines using Firebase for automated deployments, and built a scalable backend with Java and Spring Boot. Optimized database queries and schemas to improve performance and authored comprehensive technical documentation for onboarding.
Electronics & Technical Support Specialist at Cybasol Digital Workshop
January 1, 2018 - September 1, 2025
Transitioned workshop operations from manual to digital records, co-developed a Smart Garden IoT system with an Android app for remote monitoring, diagnosed and repaired 100+ hardware components with a 95% first-time fix rate, and provided ongoing technical support to ~30 clients weekly with high satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science at Taita Taveta University
September 1, 2016 - May 1, 2021

Qualifications

Android Developer
February 1, 2023 - May 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Government, Financial Services, Professional Services

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