James K.

James K.

Software Engineer | Mobile App Specialist

6 yrs experience · Nairobi, Kenya · <10 hrs/week

About

With a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from St. Paul's University, completed in 2015, I have built a robust career as a Software Engineer. Currently, I am contributing to Mastercard's software solutions, enhancing payment systems and ensuring secure transactions. My previous experience includes a significant tenure at Andela, where I helped shape high-potential developers into world-class technical leaders and facilitated their integration into global tech teams. At Starcity, I was instrumental in developing a mobile app using React Native, NodeJS, and GraphQL, enhancing community interaction and user engagement. My role at Hubtiger involved advancing mobile applications to ensure seamless user experiences. My expertise spans mobile and software engineering, with a focus on creating efficient, user-friendly applications and systems.

Experience

  • Software Engineer · Mastercard07-01-2021

    As a Software Engineer at Mastercard, likely contributed to the development and maintenance of software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance payment systems and ensure secure transactions.

  • Software Engineer · Andela05-01-2017 – 05-01-2022

    Andela provides companies with access to the top 1% of global tech talent. We identify high-potential developers on the African continent, shape them into world-class technical leaders, and pair them with companies as full-time, distributed team members. This allows Andela's partners, which range from startups to Fortune 500s, to accelerate their product roadmaps while minimizing time spent interviewing, on-boarding, and training new hires.

  • Software Engineer · Starcity10-01-2018 – 05-01-2020

    Filled the role of a Mobile Engineer for the Mobile experience team at Starcity. Built a mobile app using React Native/NodeJS/GraphQL that lets Starcity members learn about each other, talk to each other, and know what's happening in their house and their city. Developed and maintained reusable components and functionality of user interfaces across the mobile app. Built interfaces for the website and internal admin web apps.

  • Mobile Engineer · Hubtiger02-01-2019 – 07-01-2019

    As a Mobile Engineer at Hubtiger, likely contributed to the development and enhancement of mobile applications, ensuring seamless user experiences and integrating new features to meet business needs.

Education

  • St. Paul's UniversityBachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Science

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