BRIAN
ABABU
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
CONTACT
EDUCATION
Institute of Software Technologies | Nairobi, KE
Nairobi, Kenya
--https://www.linkedin.com/in/ab
abu-brian-
https://www.github.com/BrianAbabu
https://github.com/ababu-inc
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Public Health and Information
technology professional with a
strong passion for software
development. I have cultivated a
deep understanding of data
analysis, epidemiology, and health
informatics, which has fueled my
interest in leveraging technology
to address complex challenges in
healthcare and beyond. I am now
eager to transition into a software
engineering role where I can apply
my technical skills in Java,
JavaScript, Kotlin, and PHP to
contribute meaningfully to
innovative projects. My goal is to
continuously learn and grow
within a dynamic team
environment while making a
positive impact through software
solutions that enhance efficiency,
Diploma in Software Development
Relevant Coursework: JavaScript, PHP, Kotlin, Laravel, React, Android
App Development with Kotlin, Java.
Maseno University | Maseno, KE
Bachelor of Science Public Health with Information Technology
Relevant Coursework: Community Health, Public Health Law,
Community Development, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health
Administration, Basic HTML, Basic CSS.
Shikunga High School | Western, KE
Kenya National Certificate of Secondary Education
Relevant Coursework: Basic Communication Skills, Algebra, Basic
Sciences.
Merrystart Academy | Nairobi, KE
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
EXPERIENCE
August 2024 – Present
Lead Software Engineering Consultant, Chambua Labs
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Support setting up the engineering function by defining the
architecture, technology stack, and development processes for
scalable, efficient software delivery.
Lead the design, development, and deployment of core software
solutions, ensuring alignment with the business objectives and enduser needs.
user experience, and overall
outcomes.
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TECHNICAL SKILLS
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-Programming Languages: Java,
JavaScript, Kotlin, PHP
-Frameworks/Libraries: Spring
Boot, ReactJS, Laravel
-Database Management:
MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MariaDB,
AWS Aurora
-Version Control: Git
-Tools/Platforms: IntelliJ IDEA,
Eclipse, Visual Studio Code,
Docker
Projects:
Farmer’s Choice Pig System (Java,
Spring Boot, React Redux)
Developed the revamped pig
management system for Farmer’s
Choice working with Chambua
Labs.
Frigoken Farmers App (Next Js,
Javascript)
Redesigned and developed the
user interface for the Frigoken
Farmers web application.
REFERENCES
Catherine Wangari
Product Manager, Turaco
Insurance
--Thomas Mwania
Engineering Manager, Turaco
Insurance
--Magdaline Akinyi
PhD Fellow Riken Research
Institute, Japan
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Recruit, onboard, and mentor a multidisciplinary team of software
engineers, data professionals, and technical specialists to foster a
collaborative and high-performing engineering culture.
Architect and design the deployment pipelines, infrastructure, and
continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes,
optimizing for reliability, scalability, and security.
Serve as the primary technical advisor, attending client meetings to
provide strategic insights and technical recommendations, ensuring
alignment between the product's capabilities and client
expectations.
Implement engineering best practices, including code reviews,
testing frameworks, and performance optimizations, ensuring the
delivery of high-quality software products.
November 2022 - Present
Software Engineer, Turaco Insurance
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Collaborated with other developers to design and implement new
features for a web-based application using Java and Spring Boot.
Conducted code reviews and assisted in optimizing codebase for
performance and scalability.
Participated in daily stand-ups and sprint planning meetings to track
progress and prioritize tasks.
Troubleshoot and resolving technical issues to ensure smooth
functionality of the application.
Contributed to documentation efforts, including updating technical
specifications and user manuals.
October 2023 - March 2024
Customer Health Advisor, Turaco Insurance
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Respond to user health questions with accurate and useful health
advice.
Deliver information in a kind and supportive manner through voice
calls or written communication.
Perform basic customer support work such as addressing or
redirecting general queries on Turaco products and services.
Provide feedback to the supervisor on improvements to the delivery
of telehealth services.
May 2022 – August 2022
Covid-19 Ambassador
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Community door-to-door health education on COVID 19. Training of
CHVs on COVID 19.
Monthly field report collection from the CHVs and compilation.
Premise and food inspection.
September 2020 – November 2021
Data Annotation Clerk, Stepwise Daproim Africa
I was part of the Optical Character Recognition Team involved in;
● Editing word documents to match the pdf book.
● Managing work as assigned by the supervisor.
● Keeping schedules and ensuring high-quality work is delivered.
