So, who is Gerald?

Frontend Lead @ Volane International

Leading frontend architecture for enterprise oil & gas applications serving Puma Energies and Rubis Energy Kenya. Managing both web platforms and mobile app ecosystems that power operations across multiple African countries.

Software Engineer @ CodeKreatives

Building ResumeTarget AI—an AI-driven platform that helps job seekers create targeted resumes. Using Next.js, Python (FastAPI), PostgreSQL, and AWS to deliver intelligent job-to-resume matching with NLP algorithms.

Contributor @ Fanfundr

Contributing to a funding platform for artists and creators. Building secure, scalable solutions with multi-language support (i18n) that handle sensitive transactions for 1,500+ users across multiple countries.

CodeKreatives, Nairobi Kenya

• • Leading full-stack development of ResumeTargetAI, an AI-driven platform using Next.js, TypeScript, Python (FastAPI), and PostgreSQL to revolutionize resume creation.
• • Integrating AI/NLP algorithms for intelligent job description analysis and resume optimization with real-time keyword alignment.
• • Architecting secure, scalable backend services on AWS with focus on data security and application configuration management.
• • Collaborating cross-functionally with design and product teams, applying data-driven approach to optimize user engagement and platform performance.

Volane International, Mauritius

• • Leading frontend architecture and development for enterprise oil & gas applications, collaborating cross-functionally with product and engineering teams.
• • Driving technical decisions for scalable, secure frontend solutions across multiple projects using data-driven performance analysis.

Volane International, Nairobi Kenya

• • Spearheaded frontend development for three web applications using Vue.js and React, integrating RESTful APIs to enhance data retrieval speeds by 50% for 1,500+ monthly users through data-driven performance optimization.
• • Implemented micro frontend architecture with modern JavaScript/TypeScript tooling, boosting developer productivity by 20% through code reuse and streamlined development process.
• • Optimized build processes in the CI/CD pipeline using performance metrics analysis, reducing build times by 30% to provide immediate feedback on code changes.
• • Led design and deployment of secure application features including Fuel Card Application Web App with secure configuration management and downstream systems handling sensitive financial transactions.
• • Architected scalable, enterprise-grade frontend solutions with reusable components utilized across 10+ projects, ensuring best engineering practices and high-quality design patterns.

Kensoko, Nairobi

• • Integrated APIs into web applications for centralized data management system used by 20+ clients.
• • Designed interactive features using Vue.js and JavaScript that increased user engagement, improving session duration by 30%.
• • Spearheaded SEO integration, resulting in a 500% increase in unique visitors and boosted sales.
• • Upgraded legacy jQuery applications to React and Vue.js, reducing system maintenance costs by 50% while improving scalability and performance.

Mastermind Wireless Ltd.

• • Engineered and launched tailored web application solutions to accelerate client workflows, resulting in a 25% increase in operational efficiency.
• • Conducted in-depth needs assessments with clients to translate findings into actionable project plans, leading to the successful launch of 5 web apps.
• • Established a standardized maintenance protocol across applications, reducing average maintenance time by 35% and reallocating time towards new feature development.

Microsoft

• • Validated expertise in security, compliance, and identity fundamentals across cloud-based and related Microsoft services.
• • Demonstrated knowledge in secure configuration management, identity protection, and compliance frameworks.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

• • Validated expertise in AWS core services, cloud computing principles, security best practices, and cost optimization strategies.
• • Demonstrated knowledge in deploying, managing, and securing AWS-based applications.

Udemy

• • Gained hands-on experience in web penetration testing techniques and building secure web applications.
• • Learned to identify and mitigate common web vulnerabilities, including SQL injection and XSS attacks.

Machakos University

• • Graduated with a strong foundation in software engineering, algorithms, and database management.
• • Developed a final-year project: School Management System with enhanced Dashboard Insights and Reports.
• • Specialized in web development, with hands-on projects in Laravel, React, Vue.js and Python.