James Wanjiru

James Matheri Web Developer Nairobi-Kenya |-| - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-matheri | https://github.com/jamesmatheri Summary Experienced Full-Stack Developer specializing in Node.js, React, Svelte, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL. Passionate about crafting user-friendly, performant web applications with clean, maintainable code. I have strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset, I thrive in team environments where delivering high-quality projects on time is a priority. My expertise spans both frontend and backend development, ensuring seamless, full-cycle solutions. Education The Odin Project, Web Development 2023 • Coursework: JavaScript, React, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Linting Technical University of Mombasa, BS in Mechanical Engineering Sept 2016 – June 2022 Nakuru High School, Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Feb 2011 – Sept 2015 Wangunyu Primary School, Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Jan 2003- Sept 2010 Experience Freelance - Jan 2025-current Front-End Developer, Nana Tech Limited – Nairobi March 2024 – Dec 2024 Technology: Svelte, JavaScript • Learnt new technologies to adapt to the company’s technologies, guidelines, and standards. Example: Svelte, Shoelace components, Tailwind • Integrated front-end with back-end systems. • Tested existing features to ensure front-end and back-end communicated correctly. • Debugged code issues. For example, Integration failures. • Maintained and updated faulty components and code. • Collaborated with team members, for example, designers and fellow developers, to come up with new features Fleet Intern, Wananchi Group/Zuku–Nairobi Jan 2023 – March 2023 • Collaborated with the fleet manager to conduct a comprehensive analysis of departmental inefficiencies. Identified over-reliance on third-party garages as a key issue, leading to increased costs and prolonged vehicle downtime. Proposed and implemented strategies to reduce dependency, improve operational efficiency, and reduce expenses. • Collaborated with the team at Wananchi Group to address over-reliance on third-party garages, which were causing inflated repair costs and prolonged vehicle downtime. Developed and implemented solutions that reduced repair expenses and improved vehicle turnaround time. • Collaborated with the fleet manager to identify and recruit a skilled casual vehicle mechanic, ensuring timely resolution of minor and urgent vehicle issues, which improved fleet uptime and operational efficiency. • Collaborated with the fleet manager to identify and onboard local suppliers for ex-Japan vehicle parts, reducing costs by a great amount compared to corporate and third-party suppliers. • Acted as interim manager during absences, overseeing vehicle maintenance, allocating fleet resources, and managing fuel card distribution. Ensured operational efficiency and maintained seamless workflow in the manager's absence. Technician Intern, Auto-Centre – Nairobi, Buruburu • • • Jan 2021 – June 2021 Evaluated vehicle damage, diagnosed issues, and recommended appropriate courses of action. Identified and sourced required parts for repairs, ensuring timely and cost-effective restoration of damaged vehicles. Collaborated with other technicians in fixing damaged vehicles. Technician Intern, Tononoka Steels – Nairobi, Embakasi • Operation and maintenance of: • • • • Overhead Electric Gantry Cranes, Compressors Water Pumps Hydraulic Power Packs Open Section and Tube Rolling Mills May 2019 – Aug 2019 • • B.R.C. and Wire Drawing Hydro-Testing and End Facing Machines Slitting line, shearing line . • Training also covered Galvanizing Process and Milling Operations Projects Login, Data Dashboard App https://github.com/jamesmatheri/front-end-test / https://github.com/jamesmatheri/frontend-test • Full-stack app with JWT authentication, PostgreSQL, and dynamic chart rendering (highcharts.com). • Enabled CRUD operations with React and Node.js Tools Used: React, PostgreSQL, Node.js, highcharts.com, JWT Svelte + Node.js Monolithic Template https://github.com/jamesmatheri/node-webpack-svelte-Template • Consolidated backend (Node.js/Express) and frontend (Svelte) into a single repository for streamlined development. Tools Used: Webpack. Node.js, Nodemon, Mongoose, Express Tic-tac-toe game https://github.com/jamesmatheri/Tic-tac-toe • A demonstration of DOM manipulation using plain JavaScript, CSS, and HTML. Tools Used: JavaScript, CSS, and HTML Technical Skills Languages: SQL, JavaScript Backend: Node.js, Express Frontend: React, Svelte, Tailwind CSS, HTML/CSS Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL Tools: Webpack, ESLint, Prettier, Git