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Hi, I'm Simon Kamau Gathu, a backend developer with over 3 years of experience building scalable web applications using Rust, Node.js, and PHP. I enjoy coding, debugging, and testing complex systems to boost performance and reliability. I thrive in collaborative environments, leveraging strong analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver cost-effective software solutions in dynamic settings. I'm passionate about building robust APIs, ensuring high uptime, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver value.…Hi, I'm Simon Kamau Gathu, a backend developer with over 3 years of experience building scalable web applications using Rust, Node.js, and PHP. I enjoy coding, debugging, and testing complex systems to boost performance and reliability. I thrive in collaborative environments, leveraging strong analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver cost-effective software solutions in dynamic settings. I'm passionate about building robust APIs, ensuring high uptime, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver value.

Simon Kamau Gathu

Full Stack Developer, Back-End Developer, Web Developer, +3

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Hi, I'm Simon Kamau Gathu, a backend developer with over 3 years of experience building scalable web applications using Rust, Node.js, and PHP. I enjoy coding, debugging, and testing complex systems to boost performance and reliability. I thrive in collaborative environments, leveraging strong analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver cost-effective software solutions in dynamic settings. I'm passionate about building robust APIs, ensuring high uptime, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver value.…Hi, I'm Simon Kamau Gathu, a backend developer with over 3 years of experience building scalable web applications using Rust, Node.js, and PHP. I enjoy coding, debugging, and testing complex systems to boost performance and reliability. I thrive in collaborative environments, leveraging strong analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver cost-effective software solutions in dynamic settings. I'm passionate about building robust APIs, ensuring high uptime, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver value.

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Hi, I’m Simon Kamau Gathu, a backend developer with over 3 years of experience building scalable web applications using Rust, Node.js, and PHP. I enjoy coding, debugging, and testing complex systems to boost performance and reliability.

I thrive in collaborative environments, leveraging strong analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver cost-effective software solutions in dynamic settings. I’m passionate about building robust APIs, ensuring high uptime, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver value.

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Work Experience

Technical Writer at Topstonewriters

January 1, 2022 - Present

Authored clear and concise technical documentation for complex subjects, including user manuals, how-to guides, API documentation, and product specifications; collaborated with developers to translate technical content into user-friendly language; reviewed installation guides, operational procedures, and technical reports to ensure accuracy, clarity, and accessibility; developed technical training materials and documentation; managed documentation using Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Markdown, and CMS platforms.

Technical Writer at Topstonewriters

January 1, 2022 - Present

Authored clear and concise technical documentation for complex software, including user manuals, API documentation, and product specifications, supporting developers in understanding software functionalities. Collaborated with developers and subject matter experts to translate technical content into user-friendly language, enhancing understanding of coding, debugging, and testing procedures. Reviewed installation guides, operational procedures, and technical reports to ensure accuracy, clarity, and accessibility, aligning documentation with software systems design and development practices. Developed technical training materials and documentation that assisted internal teams and external partners in grasping system enhancements and updates, demonstrating strong attention to detail and analytical skills. Utilized industry-standard tools such as Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Markdown, and CMS platforms to manage and update documentation, reinforcing communication and collaboration across