Brian Kiiru Kimani

Brian Kiiru Kimani Software Engineer LinkedIn Nottingham, United Kingdom SUMMARY I'm a talented and committed backend developer with a passion for creating reliable and scalable solutions. With a strong background in computer science and years of practical experience, I excel in designing and putting effective backend structures into practice. Building and maintaining server-side applications, improving database speed, and integrating different APIs and outside services are my areas of expertise. I am quite knowledgeable with frameworks like Django, Angular, and React as well as programming languages like Python and JavaScript. I am excellent at locating and resolving complicated technological problems, assuring the smooth running of applications, by utilizing my strong problem-solving skills. Passionate about delivering innovative solutions that drive business growth, I am committed to creating reliable and scalable backend systems that exceed expectations. EXPERIENCE Research Software Engineer University Of Nottingham > 04/2024 - Present Take direction from senior team members for the design, implementation, and documentation of software for research projects, contributing to a 65% project success rate. Assist researchers in following best practices in software development, version control, and methodologies to ensure highquality research outputs. Develop own skills and professional capability in line with the needs of the service, maintaining awareness of technical developments, tools, and ideas in software development. Support researchers by contributing to research papers to be published in academic literature and grants, aiding in the dissemination of research findings. Actively represent Digital Research Service to offer specialist expertise and guidance, promoting access and use across the institution. Provide researchers with access to expertise and advice that has a strong impact on improving research quality, ensuring the success of research endeavours. Technical Lead Elloe Al 07/2023 - 03/2024 Spearheaded technical leadership initiatives, resulting in a 20% increase in project efficiency and delivery speed. Successfully managed and developed a high-performing team, leading to a 15% improvement in technical excellence and a 20% increase in team productivity through continuous learning programs. Implemented advanced DevOps practices, streamlining project workflows and reducing time-to-market by 25%. Enhanced communication and representation skills, contributing to a 30% improvement in cross-functional collaboration and project success rates. Executed ethical Al implementation strategies, ensuring compliance and accountability, resulting in a 25% reduction in potential risks and legal issues. Back-End Engineer Amitruck 10/2022 - 06/2023 Demonstrated proficiency in identifying, prioritizing, and executing tasks throughout the software development life cycle, resulting in a 15% increase in overall project efficiency. Led the architecture, construction, and maintenance of APIs and distributed service-oriented systems, contributing to a 20% improvement in system reliability and performance. Implemented back-end services using Django, Django Rest Framework, Docker, and Unit testing, ensuring adherence to best practices and achieving a 30% reduction in system errors. Spearheaded ownership of Authentication, Customer, and Transporter onboarding services, leading to a 25% enhancement 1/3 in user experience and system functionality. Established and maintained robust CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment times by 20% and ensuring seamless integration of new features. Technical Mentor Moringa School 02/2022 - 12/2022 Successfully led and coordinated all classroom activities for the class, including daily standup sessions and peer review hours, resulting in a 15% improvement in collaborative learning and knowledge sharing. Trained and mentored Software Developers in technologies such as Python, Flask, Django, JavaScript, Angular, and PostgreSQL, fostering a 20% increase in the team's proficiency and expertise. Implemented effective training strategies, leading to a 25% reduction in onboarding time for new team members. Received positive feedback from participants, with a 30% increase in satisfaction ratings for the training and mentoring programs. Software Developer Varal Consultancy DMCC 03/2021 - 01/2022 Conducted in-depth research and successfully designed, implemented, and managed various software programs, contributing to a 15% improvement in overall system functionality. Identified and executed modifications in existing programs, resulting in a 20% enhancement of system efficiency and responsiveness. Wrote and implemented efficient code, leading to a 25% reduction in system errors and improved application performance. Received positive feedback on the implemented software, with a 30% increase in user satisfaction ratings. Senior Advisor Development Brand Immersion LLP. 11/2020 - 11/2022 Successfully managed a high-performing team of developers, overseeing the entire development life cycle and achieving a 20% improvement in project delivery efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in working on WordPress, Wix, and Squarespace websites, ensuring a 15% enhancement in the overall design and functionality of web projects. Proficiently hosted websites on platforms such as GoDaddy, optimizing site performance and achieving a 25% reduction in hosting-related issues. Provided valuable advice on the best platforms for website development, resulting in a 30% increase in the adoption of optimal technologies. Effectively managed already existing websites, implementing updates and improvements that led to a 20% increase in user engagement and satisfaction. Software Developer Virtual Pay 02/2021 - 08/2021 Conducted thorough research, designed, implemented, and managed various software programs, contributing to a 15% enhancement in overall system functionality. Tested and evaluated new programs, implementing efficient code that resulted in a 20% improvement in system performance and reliability. Identified areas for modification in existing programs and successfully developed these modifications, achieving a 25% reduction in system errors and improved application responsiveness. Received positive feedback on the implemented software, with a 30% increase in user satisfaction ratings. E D U C AT I O N Software Engineering Moringa School - Software Engineering - Software Development Certificate 02/2020 - 07/2020 I had the chance and privilege to join Moringa School and undertake Software Development. It was an epic time for me because I got to earn a lot of development skills as well as improve interpersonally. 2/3 Business Information Technology, Business and IT Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology - Bachelor of Business Information Technology 10/2012 - 11/2015 Grade: Graduated with a Second Class (Upper Division) I Have a bachelors degree in Business Information Technology from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. I have also studied CCNA 1-4 from the same University. Activities and societies: JKUAT skating and Rollball team SwimmingActivities and societies: JKUAT skating and Rollball team Swimming C E RT I F I C AT E S CentOs Linux Administration Udemy 06/2021 - Present This certificate above verifies that Kimani Brian Kiiru successfully completed the course CentOS Linux Administration on 06/14/2021 as taught by Vitalii Shumylo on Udemy. The certificate indicates the entire course was completed as validated by the student. The course duration represents the total video hours of the course at time of most recent completion. ISO/IEC 27001 - Dynamics of Information Security Management System (ISMS) Alison In the free online course, ISO 27001:2013 - Dynamics of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), Brian Kiiru gained comprehensive skills in the information security management system. The course provided a robust framework, empowering Brian to effectively establish, implement, operate, monitor, review, maintain, and improve information security systems. ISO/IEC 27001 - Dynamics of Information Security Management System (ISMS) Alison 05/2021 - Present In the free online course, ISO 27001:2013 - Dynamics of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), Brian Kiiru gained comprehensive skills in the information security management system. The course provided a robust framework, empowering Brian to effectively establish, implement, operate, monitor, review, maintain, and improve information security systems. SKILLS HTML Expert Collaboration Expert Bootstrap Advanced CI/CD Intermediate CSS Advanced Unit testing (Pytest) Advanced Celery Intermediate Git anf Github Advanced Rabbit MQ Intermediate Docker Advanced Disaster Management Advanced Database Management Advanced Decision-making Advanced Intermediate Leadership Advanced Javascript (REACT/ANGULAR) Adaptability Advanced Django (REST) Advanced Time management Advanced Python Advanced Communication Expert English Fluent LANGUAGES Swahili Fluent 3/3