About Me

Hello ๐Ÿ‘‹ I'm Gerald Muvengei, a passionate Full Stack Engineer. I love building innovative products and learning new technologies. I'm always looking for new opportunities to grow and expand my skillset.

Working at Volane as a Frontend Engineer

Contracting at Fanfundr and Ratiba

Working on my personal projects: Nuxt SaaS Starter, carbonfriendlyworld.ai and Invoicely.ai

Proficient in

Javascript Javascript
Typescript Typescript
Node Js Node Js
Vue Js Vue Js
Nuxt Js Nuxt Js
React Js React Js
Next Js Next Js
Python Python
Laravel Laravel
Tailwind Tailwind
Sass Sass
Git Git

Other than coding, I enjoy nature ๐ŸŒณ travels, driving ๐Ÿš™๐Ÿ’จ through open roads, and literature (music ๐ŸŽผ, movies ๐Ÿฟ, comedy ๐Ÿ˜‚, art). I'm also a huge fan of Formula 1 and MMA. I seek to make a positive impact on the world through my work and my interactions with others.

Experience

Volane International, Mauritius

July 2022 ยท Present

Front-end Engineer

Volane International, Mauritius

  • Spearheaded frontend development for three web applications, integrating RESTful APIs that enhanced data retrieval speeds by 50% and overall user experience for 1,500+ active monthly users.
  • Executed the implementation of micro frontend architecture, resulting in a 20% boost in developer productivity through code reuse and a more streamlined development process across the organization.
  • Optimized build processes within the CI/CD pipeline, achieving a 30% reduction in build times, allowing developers to receive immediate feedback on code changes and enhancing the overall development experience.
  • Championed the adoption of semantic versioning, resulting in a refined workflow that enabled the release of 10+ updates per quarter without introducing critical bugs into production environments.
  • Architected scalable frontend solutions with reusable components utilized across 10+ projects, contributing to an overall increase in team productivity and a more cohesive user experience.
Kensoko.com, Nairobi

June 2020 ยท June 2022

Front-end and Flutter Developer

Kensoko.com, Nairobi

  • Executed the integration of APIs within web applications, resulting in a centralized data management system; utilized by over 20 business clients, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
  • Designed and rolled out interactive features that transformed user engagement; after launch, session duration improved by 30%, and user retention rates increased by 15% in just three months.
  • Spearheaded a collaborative effort to integrate SEO best practices into client-facing websites, leading to a measurable increase in unique visitors by over 500, which translated into a notable uptick in sales.
  • Streamlined the data pipeline by developing Python scripts that automated data cleaning and preprocessing tasks, resulting in a 40% reduction in manual errors and enhancing data accuracy for reporting.
  • Upgraded legacy jQuery applications to React and Vue.js, resulting in a 50% reduction in system maintenance costs and a significant boost in application scalability and performance.
  • Optimized VPS configurations to enhance web application performance, achieving a 50% reduction in latency during peak hours and improving user satisfaction ratings by 20% in customer feedback surveys.
  • Engineered seamless third-party API integrations with top-tier platforms including Google APIs, Stripe, and PayPal, resulting in enhanced real-time analytics capabilities and boosting monthly transaction volume by 25%.
Mastermind Wireless LTD, Machakos

May 2019 ยท December 2019

Full Stack Developer - Laravel

Mastermind Wireless LTD, Machakos

  • Engineered and launched tailored web application solutions that accelerated client workflows, resulting in a 25% increase in operational efficiency and automating over 30 manual processes across departments.
  • Engaged with clients to conduct in-depth needs assessments and translate findings into actionable project plans, leading to the successful launch of 5 web apps that improved user engagement metrics by 40%.
  • Established a standardized maintenance protocol across all applications, reducing average maintenance time by 35%, thereby reallocating 15 hours per week toward new feature development and strategic initiatives.
  • Identified and rectified critical software bugs, leading to a 60% reduction in customer-reported issues and maintaining a consistent application performance level for more than 1,500 users.

Let's Connect

Hit me up on LinkedIn,๐•, GitHub . I'm also open to work on your project, website, app or idea, send me an email I'll be sure to get back to you.

โœฆ gerald

ยฉ 2024

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