I am a highly motivated and commercially aware software engineer with a passion for problem-solving and collaboration. I enjoy using creative thinking to develop effective solutions while maintaining a detail-oriented and disciplined approach to every task. I am committed to driving positive change and continuously enhancing team efficiency, software scalability, and overall outcomes. I thrive in fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, ensuring both individual and collective success.

Ouma Erick Ojijo

I am a highly motivated and commercially aware software engineer with a passion for problem-solving and collaboration. I enjoy using creative thinking to develop effective solutions while maintaining a detail-oriented and disciplined approach to every task. I am committed to driving positive change and continuously enhancing team efficiency, software scalability, and overall outcomes. I thrive in fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, ensuring both individual and collective success.

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I am a highly motivated and commercially aware software engineer with a passion for problem-solving and collaboration. I enjoy using creative thinking to develop effective solutions while maintaining a detail-oriented and disciplined approach to every task.

I am committed to driving positive change and continuously enhancing team efficiency, software scalability, and overall outcomes. I thrive in fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, ensuring both individual and collective success.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent

Work Experience

Software Engineer
February 1, 2024 - Present
Designed, developed, and maintained several responsive personal websites using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and React.js. Focused on user-friendly interfaces, mobile responsiveness, and component-based architecture. Deployed websites on GitHub Pages, Netlify, and Vercel ensuring optimal performance and accessibility. Collaboratively developed and deployed a full-stack MERN application featuring real-time chat functionality using Socket.io, hosted on Render. Emphasized team-driven development practices, secure user authentication, and optimized system responsiveness. Developed a fully functional e-commerce platform utilizing Flask API backend and frontend technologies, featuring dynamic product listings and secure user interactions. Contributed to DevOps initiatives including CI/CD pipelines, containerization with Docker, and managing deployments on Render and AWS platforms.
Full-Stack Engineer at Otocom Ltd
April 30, 2025 - July 8, 2025
Developed a functional digital platform and led maintenance of system and server infrastructure. Led IT team in implementing a robust security framework to safeguard user data and system operations. Demonstrated strong leadership and execution skills by translating strategic plans into tangible deliverables, resulting in increased user adoption and improved customer satisfaction driven by enhanced usability and secure, reliable user experience.
Full-Stack Engineer at ALX Africa
November 30, 2024 - July 8, 2025
Contributed to a multidisciplinary project involving Python, C, JavaScript, Bash scripting, puppet, and System DevOps practices. Automated tasks and managed development workflows with version control and deployment on GitHub. Demonstrated technical proficiency and collaborative development skills.
Software Engineer
February 1, 2024 - Present
Designed, developed, and maintained several responsive personal websites using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and React.js. Focused on user-friendly interfaces, mobile responsiveness, and component-based architecture. Deployed websites on GitHub Pages, Netlify, and Vercel for optimal performance across devices and browsers. Collaboratively developed and deployed a full-stack MERN application featuring real-time chat with Socket.io on Render, emphasizing team-driven development, secure authentication, and optimized performance. Developed a fully functional e-commerce platform using Flask API backend and frontend technologies with dynamic product listings and responsive design. Contributed to DevOps initiatives including CI/CD pipeline setup, containerizing apps with Docker, and managing deployments on render and AWS platforms.
Full-Stack Engineer at Otocom Ltd
April 30, 2025 - July 22, 2025
Developed a functional digital platform, led system and server infrastructure maintenance. Led IT team to implement robust security frameworks safeguarding user data and system operations. Executed strategic plans resulting in increased user adoption, improved customer satisfaction through enhanced usability and secure, reliable user experience.
Full-Stack Engineer at ALX Africa
November 30, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Contributed to a multidisciplinary project involving Python, C, JavaScript, Bash scripting, puppet, and System DevOps practices. Demonstrated ability to integrate diverse technologies, automate tasks, and manage workflows. Project was version-controlled and deployed on GitHub, showcasing technical proficiency and collaborative development skills.
Software Engineer at Otocom Ltd
February 1, 2024 - Present
Designed, developed, and maintained several responsive personal websites using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and React.js, focusing on user-friendly interfaces, mobile responsiveness, and component-based architecture. Deployed websites on GitHub Pages, Netlify, and Vercel, ensuring optimal performance across various devices. Collaboratively developed and deployed a full-stack MERN application featuring real-time chat with Socket.io, emphasizing secure user authentication and optimized performance. Developed a fully functional e-commerce platform using Flask API backend and HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frontend, showcasing scalable web solutions with seamless integration. Contributed to DevOps initiatives including setting up CI/CD pipelines, containerizing applications with Docker, and managing deployments on Render and AWS platforms.
Full-Stack Engineer at ALX Africa
November 30, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Contributed successfully to a multidisciplinary project involving Python, C, JavaScript, Bash scripting, Puppet, and System DevOps practices. Integrated diverse technologies effectively, automated tasks, and managed development workflows. The project was version-controlled and deployed on GitHub, showcasing technical proficiency and collaborative development skills.

Education

Software Engineering at ALX Africa
May 2, 2023 - February 2, 2024
Professional course in software engineering
Bachelors of Education Arts (Mathematics and Business) at Maasai Mara University
September 2, 2019 - December 15, 2023
Bachelor's Degree at Maasai Mara University
September 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor's Degree at Maasai Mara University
September 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Bachelor's Degree at Maasai Mara University
September 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023

Qualifications

Software Engineering
May 1, 2023 - January 31, 2025
Data Analysis
July 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Data Science in Precision Medicine
May 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Data Analysis
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Cloud Computing
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Software Engineering
May 1, 2023 - January 31, 2025
Data Analysis
July 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Data Science in Precision Medicine
May 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Software Engineering
May 1, 2023 - January 31, 2025
Data Analysis
July 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Data Science in Precision Medicine
May 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet, Retail, Professional Services

Experience Level

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