I’m a full-stack software engineer based in Nairobi, Kenya, and I build reliable, high-performance web applications and APIs that handle real-time data and integrations. Over the years, I’ve worked across IoT parking services, high-traffic municipal and payments platforms, and large-scale API-driven systems—focusing on clean backend architecture, scalable databases, and maintainable front-end experiences. I enjoy improving systems end-to-end: refactoring legacy PHP/TypeScript codebases, optimizing infrastructure and Nginx setups for production uptime, and integrating third-party services to increase data throughput. I’m also hands-on with developer productivity practices like testing workflows, code reviews, and performance analysis, and I bring that same practical mindset to every team engagement.…

BETHWEL KIPKOSGEI TOO

I’m a full-stack software engineer based in Nairobi, Kenya, and I build reliable, high-performance web applications and APIs that handle real-time data and integrations. Over the years, I’ve worked across IoT parking services, high-traffic municipal and payments platforms, and large-scale API-driven systems—focusing on clean backend architecture, scalable databases, and maintainable front-end experiences. I enjoy improving systems end-to-end: refactoring legacy PHP/TypeScript codebases, optimizing infrastructure and Nginx setups for production uptime, and integrating third-party services to increase data throughput. I’m also hands-on with developer productivity practices like testing workflows, code reviews, and performance analysis, and I bring that same practical mindset to every team engagement.…

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I’m a full-stack software engineer based in Nairobi, Kenya, and I build reliable, high-performance web applications and APIs that handle real-time data and integrations. Over the years, I’ve worked across IoT parking services, high-traffic municipal and payments platforms, and large-scale API-driven systems—focusing on clean backend architecture, scalable databases, and maintainable front-end experiences.

I enjoy improving systems end-to-end: refactoring legacy PHP/TypeScript codebases, optimizing infrastructure and Nginx setups for production uptime, and integrating third-party services to increase data throughput. I’m also hands-on with developer productivity practices like testing workflows, code reviews, and performance analysis, and I bring that same practical mindset to every team engagement.

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Work Experience

Full Stack Software Developer at Nairobi Value8 Group
March 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Delivered enterprise and internal features across web applications and backend services during a short-term engagement. Built RESTful backend services to improve data exchange between enterprise clients and internal systems. Refactored the codebase using modular design patterns with TypeScript and SCSS to enhance scalability and UI consistency. Used AI-assisted development tools in an agile environment to speed delivery of mission-critical features. Performed code reviews and complexity analysis to reduce technical debt and strengthen engineering standards.
Full Stack Software Developer at VALUE8 GROUP
March 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Architected robust backend services utilizing RESTful API Design to facilitate high-speed data exchange between enterprise clients and backend systems. Scaled website performance and scalability by refactoring codebase with modular design patterns, TypeScript, and SCSS for enhanced UI/UX consistency. Leveraged AI-assisted development tools within an Agile environment to accelerate rapid development cycles and the delivery of mission-critical features. Conducted rigorous code reviews and complexity analysis to ensure technical debt reduction and adherence to industry best practices.
Full Stack Developer at Nairobi Jambopay
March 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Worked on a short-term full-stack assignment for a high-traffic municipal self-service portal focused on payments, data ingestion, and system integrations. Delivered a municipal self-service portal that streamlined data ingestion and payment synchronization for government users. Improved page-load performance and accessibility by optimizing front-end assets with SCSS and JavaScript. Partnered with backend teams to design and document scalable PHP and MySQL APIs for internal financial systems.
Full Stack Developer at JAMBOPAY
March 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Developed a high-traffic self-service portal for municipal governments, focusing on scaling data ingestion and streamlining payment synchronization. Optimized front-end assets and collaborated with backend teams to design scalable APIs for internal financial systems using PHP and MySQL.
Full Stack Developer at Nairobi Automatic Parking Services
August 3, 2021 - Present
Built and maintained a high-volume IoT platform for real-time parking data, notifications, and client deployments. Designed an IoT data collection pipeline using PHP and MySQL to manage real-time ingestion and notification workflows across client systems. Optimized cloud deployments and Nginx configurations to support critical releases while maintaining production uptime (reported 99.9%). Integrated third-party APIs to synchronize product data and improve update throughput by 40%. Refactored legacy PHP and TypeScript code to improve performance across web and mobile experiences.
Full Stack Developer at Automatic Parking Services
August 1, 2021 - Present
Architected and Scaled a high-volume IoT collection system using PHP and MySQL, integrating complex pre-processing logic for real-time data ingestion and notification services.
Full Stack Developer at Nairobi Nouveva Tech Limited
December 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021
Focused on API-driven integrations, data synchronization, and backend services for high-volume systems. Designed and integrated high-performance APIs supporting large-scale data synchronization across internal and external applications. Built and optimized MySQL-backed databases and backend services for high-volume data processing tasks. Implemented external financial and communications integrations using PHP in Linux-based environments.
Full Stack Developer at NOUVETA TECH LIMITED
December 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021
Designed and Integrated high-performance APIs for web and mobile platforms, supporting large-scale data synchronization between internal and external apps. Developed functional databases using MySQL and optimized backend servers to support high-volume data processing tasks. Orchestrated complex integrations with external financial and communication applications using PHP within a Linux-based environment.
Full Stack Developer, Mobile Developer at Nairobi Rivercross Technologies Limited
October 1, 2018 - November 1, 2019
Supported real-time tracking workflows for Android and iOS applications. Developed mobile APIs and web services in PHP to synchronize real-time tracking data for Android and iOS applications. Automated testing workflows to identify issues earlier and speed up production readiness.
Full Stack Developer, Mobile Developer at RIVERCROSS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
October 1, 2018 - November 1, 2019
Developed scalable Mobile APIs and web services using PHP to facilitate real-time tracking data synchronization for Android and iOS applications. Automated testing procedures for application reviews to ensure rapid and efficient issue resolution before production deployment.
Front-end and Back-end Developer at Nairobi Virtual Computing Limited
August 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018
Worked on distributed environments, deployment reliability, and API delivery. Developed RESTful APIs for distributed environments using PHP and Linux server configurations. Orchestrated cloud deployments and Git workflows to improve release reliability.
Front-end and Back-end Developer at VIRTUAL COMPUTING LIMITED
August 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018
Developed RESTful APIs that facilitated seamless data exchange within distributed environments, leveraging PHP and Linux server configurations. Orchestrated efficient software deployments on cloud platforms, utilizing Git for source control and feature tracking.
Industrial Attachment (IT Support) at Eldoret Kaiboi Technical Training
August 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016
Industrial attachment focused on IT support, troubleshooting, and basic network configuration. Supported daily troubleshooting and network configuration to maintain reliable connectivity for student research activities.
Full Stack Web Developer at BITSKY TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
August 1, 2015 - May 1, 2017
Developed RESTful web services using PHP to provide backend support for high-traffic validation applications. Analyzed technical requirements to design and implement robust websites using MySQL for data persistence.
Full Stack Web Developer at Eldoret Bitsky Technologies Limited
May 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015
Early-career full-stack web development supporting validation applications and MySQL-backed websites. Developed RESTful web services in PHP to support high-traffic validation applications. Designed and implemented MySQL-backed websites based on technical requirements.
Industrial Attachment at KAIBOI TECHNICAL TRAINING
May 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015
Managed daily computer troubleshooting and network configuration, ensuring optimal connectivity for student research activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at University of Eldoret
May 1, 2012 - November 1, 2016
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at University of Eldoret
May 1, 2012 - November 1, 2016

Qualifications

Certificate in PHP and MySQL administrations
November 1, 2016 - January 7, 2026
Entrepreneurship Certificate
November 1, 2016 - January 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Financial Services, Telecommunications, Transportation & Logistics, Computers & Electronics