Hi, I’m Merci Elvis Rutagengwa, a Graduate Software Engineer and Cybersecurity Enthusiast passionate about fintech innovation, AI-powered problem solving, and digital security. I have hands-on experience building secure and scalable web platforms using PHP, MySQL, React, and TypeScript, and I’m dedicated to creating efficient systems that enhance user experience while promoting cybersecurity awareness. I’m eager to contribute to teams that value secure architecture, clean code, and thoughtful UX. I thrive in Agile environments and love prototyping AI features such as chatbots and risk scoring to improve decision making.

Merci Elvis Rutagengwa

Hi, I’m Merci Elvis Rutagengwa, a Graduate Software Engineer and Cybersecurity Enthusiast passionate about fintech innovation, AI-powered problem solving, and digital security. I have hands-on experience building secure and scalable web platforms using PHP, MySQL, React, and TypeScript, and I’m dedicated to creating efficient systems that enhance user experience while promoting cybersecurity awareness. I’m eager to contribute to teams that value secure architecture, clean code, and thoughtful UX. I thrive in Agile environments and love prototyping AI features such as chatbots and risk scoring to improve decision making.

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Hi, I’m Merci Elvis Rutagengwa, a Graduate Software Engineer and Cybersecurity Enthusiast passionate about fintech innovation, AI-powered problem solving, and digital security. I have hands-on experience building secure and scalable web platforms using PHP, MySQL, React, and TypeScript, and I’m dedicated to creating efficient systems that enhance user experience while promoting cybersecurity awareness.

I’m eager to contribute to teams that value secure architecture, clean code, and thoughtful UX. I thrive in Agile environments and love prototyping AI features such as chatbots and risk scoring to improve decision making.

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Experience Level

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Expert
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Language

English
Fluent
Kinyarwanda
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Intern Web Developer at Codity Works
April 1, 2025 - Present
Assisted in backend development tasks using PHP and MySQL. Participated in daily Agile meetings, sprint reviews, and team code reviews. Helped integrate AI features into educational platforms.
Software Engineer (Internship Project) at Lendu Platform
March 1, 2025 - Present
Led backend development for a peer-to-peer lending platform. Implemented a secure login/register system, loan request dashboards, and real-time statistics. Integrated AI-based risk scoring using academic and financial behavior inputs. Designed the UI using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with a modern, mobile-first approach.
Intern at Ikigugu Group
December 31, 2025 - September 19, 2025
Researched and documented modern web stacks. Built static and dynamic websites with HTML, CSS, JavaScript. Designed and implemented secure MySQL database schemas. Developed CRUD APIs with PHP, integrating authentication and security. Planned and prototyped AI features (chatbots, risk scoring).
Intern at Ikigugu Group
December 31, 2025 - September 19, 2025
Researched and documented modern web stacks. Built static and dynamic websites with HTML, CSS, JavaScript. Designed and implemented secure MySQL database schemas. Developed CRUD APIs with PHP, integrating authentication and security. Planned and prototyped AI features (chatbots, risk scoring).
Intern at Ikigugu Group
January 1, 2025 - Present
Researched and documented modern web stacks. Built static and dynamic websites with HTML, CSS, JavaScript. Designed and implemented secure MySQL database schemas. Developed CRUD APIs with PHP, integrating authentication and security. Planned and prototyped AI features (chatbots, risk scoring).
Intern at Ikigugu Group
January 1, 2025 - Present
Researched and documented modern web stacks. Built static and dynamic websites with HTML, CSS, JavaScript. Designed and implemented secure MySQL database schemas. Developed CRUD APIs with PHP, integrating authentication and security. Planned and prototyped AI features (chatbots, risk scoring).
Intern at Ikigugu Group
January 1, 2025 - Present
Researched and documented modern web stacks; built static and dynamic websites with HTML, CSS, JavaScript; designed and implemented secure MySQL database schemas; developed CRUD APIs with PHP, integrating authentication and security; planned and prototyped AI features (chatbots, risk scoring).

Education

Bachelor of Science at INES-Ruhengeri
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at INES-Ruhengeri
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at INES-Ruhengeri
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at INES-Ruhengeri
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at INES-Ruhengeri
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at INES-Ruhengeri
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Software Engineering) at INES-Ruhengeri
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025

Qualifications

AI Starter Certificate
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
AI Starter Kit
March 15, 2025 - April 15, 2025
AI Starter Kit — ALX Rwanda
March 15, 2025 - April 15, 2025
Final Dissertation: Lendu – A Peer-to-Peer Lending Platform for Students
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
AI Starter Kit — ALX Rwanda
March 15, 2025 - April 15, 2025
AI Starter Kit
March 15, 2025 - April 15, 2025
AI Starter Kit
March 15, 2025 - April 15, 2025
AI Starter Kit
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025
Introduction to Cybersecurity
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025
Cyber Threats Management
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Financial Services, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics
    paper Design of a peer to peer lending platform for students with a basic AI
    It’s designed for students incase they need to borrow and lend between them to be easy and fast without even collaterals