Charles Kato

Kato Charles +256 - / +256 - 2024 Curriculum Vitae- Kampala, Uganda https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-kato-05a3a92b/ SUMMARY 6+ years of experience as a frontend developer, with hands-on experience in identifying web-based user interactions along with designing and implementing highly responsive user interface components by deploying react concepts. Proficient in translating designs and wireframes into high-quality code and writing application interface code via JavaScript and Reactjs workflows. Skilled at monitoring and maintaining frontend performance and troubleshooting and debugging to bolster overall performance. I love to work and develop in a fast-paced firm or environment EDUCATION Makerere University Kampala. Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Kampala, Uganda- TECHNICAL SKILLS (details in professional experience) • • • • • • Languages: JavaScript (React, Nextjs, React Native, Redux, NodeJS, Express, Mobx), Rust, HTML, CSS, SCSS, Tailwind Frameworks: React, Next.js, Redux, React Native Testing: TDD, BDD, Cypress, Jest, Mocha Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB Tools: Git, Docker, AWS, Vercel, Bitbucket, slack, Teams, Azure Devops Soft Skills: Mentorship, Communication, Collaboration, Agile Development Professional Experience Full stack Web and Mobile Developer | Mimbbo | Remote • • Built user-friendly onboarding workflows, increasing customer retention by 15%. Created dynamic landing pages with React and TypeScript, enhancing user engagement metrics. Web Instructor | Tunga Impact Academy | Remote-part-time • • • • • - - Prepared comprehensive learning materials tailored to the needs of learners in web development. Delivered engaging lessons on topics such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and web design principles. Evaluated student progress through assignments, quizzes, and project-based assessments. Conducted one-on-one mentoring sessions to address learners’ challenges and improve their understanding of difficult concepts. Fostered a collaborative and inclusive learning environment, encouraging problem-solving and teamwork. Software Engineer | Evolving Software | Remote • • • 2021 -2022 Led a frontend team to build responsive user interfaces for an e-commerce platform using Next.js and Tailwind. Designed and implemented scalable solutions, improving application load times by 25%. Developed testing environments using Jest and Cypress, achieving 90% test coverage. Frontend Software Developer | GentLab | Remote 2020 - 2021 • Migrated a legacy application from React Redux to MobX, reducing state management complexity. • Integrated video streaming features, improving usability for online education platforms. Software Developer | Andela | hybrid (remote and onsite) • • 2017 - 2023 Mentored 20+ developers in React and Redux, helping them successfully complete client projects. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to deliver an asset management system, reducing reconciliation time by 30%. Projects Mimbbo Marketing Platform | Mimbbo • • • • Developed a mobile and web application for marketing and service booking. Created dynamic showcases for landing pages to enhance user engagement. Built onboarding workflows for new business owners, streamlining the registration process. Improved service booking functionality using React, Next.js, and AWS. E-Commerce Platform | Evolving Software • Built and deployed features like product upload/edit using Next.js and Strapi. • Designed reusable UI components with Tailwind, improving development efficiency by 20%. Student Learning Platform | GentLab • Implemented interactive UI for video streaming, increasing platform engagement by 40%. Languages ● English (Fluent), Luganda (Fluent) Hobbies • Mentoring, Reading, Programming, Watching soccer