Gina

Gina

$30/hr
Software engineer doubling as a frontend and fullstack developer
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
Location:
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Experience:
4 years
Gina Beki Fullstack software engineer passionate about open-source contribution, accessibility, reusability, and test-driven development. EXPERIENCE DIVERSITY CYBER COUNCIL, Atlanta, USA - Remote Full stack developer | Dec 2022 – Present ● Successfully translated wireframes into pixel-perfect implementations using Figma, Next, Prisma, and TypeScript, resulting in an improved user experience. ● Actively engaged in development meetings, resulting in enhanced communication skills and effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders. ● Implemented agile methodologies for task prioritization, resulting in increased team productivity. ● Implemented secure Google sign-in via NextAuth, enhancing platform security and trust. This resulted in fewer unauthorized access attempts and an increase in user satisfaction with account security. ● Implemented accessibility measures, ensuring equal access for all users. Resulted in an increase in user engagement and a 20% improvement in overall user satisfaction. ● Conducted rigorous testing with Jest library, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and identifying and resolving issues for optimal application performance. MICROVERSE, Remote Mentor | Oct 2022 – April 2023 ● Mentored over 20 junior web developers by providing technical support through code reviews. ● Offered guidance in code organization improvements, resulting in fewer bugs and improvements of up to 40% faster loading times in mentees' projects. ● Boosted program retention rates through motivational guidance, ensuring sustained engagement. Github | Linkedin- SKILLS ​ ​Front-End: HTML5, Canvas, CSS3, Webpack, SCSS, JavaScript, Django, Typescript, React, Redux, Vue, Next, jQuery, Tailwind ​ ​Back-End: Ruby, Rails, Python, REST API, Node, Nest, Express, PostgreSQL, Docker, Prisma ​ ​Tools & Methods: Git, GitHub, AWS, Vercel, Heroku, Netlify, Slack, Vscode, Mobile/Responsive Development, SEO, Figma, RSpec, TDD, Chrome Dev Tools ​ ​Professional: Remote Pair-Programming, Communication, Agile, Teamwork, Mentoring The Travelling Wakili, Remote Front-end developer | Feb 2022 – Oct 2022 ● Translated complex Figma wireframes into pixel-perfect, responsive web pages. ● Implemented SEO best practices, optimizing frontend code and meta tags, resulting in a 25% increase in organic search traffic. ● Implemented efficient frontend architecture and coding standards, leading to a 40% improvement in page load times. ● Developed and optimized responsive user interfaces, resulting in a 30% increase in mobile conversions. Worldgates Ecofuel, Remote Front-end developer | Jan 2020 – Feb 2022 ● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features, resulting in a 25% increase in website functionality and user engagement. ● Implemented JavaScript solutions to enhance frontend functionality, enabling dynamic interactions and seamless user experiences. EDUCATION MICROVERSE | Sep 2022 – Apr 2023 Remote Full Stack Development Program, Full Time ● Spent 1300+ hours mastering algorithms, data structures, and full-stack development while simultaneously developing projects with Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, React, and Redux. ● Developed skills in remote pair programming using GitHub, industry-standard gitflow, and daily standups to communicate and collaborate with international remote developers. KENYATTA UNIVERSITY | Sep 2015 – Dec 2019 Degree ● Bsc. Environmental science.
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