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JEFFREY OMONDI
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💻 Software Engineer: I love building well crafted software, and to me this is more than just the latest hyped trends but it’s all about a
different problem-solving approach that is anchored on the coding and design fundamentals that get the job done right.
🔧 DevOps Engineer: From my experience as a developer, I saw the walls between development and operations, which breaking makes
me excited. Automation, smooth deployments and reliable systems - that’s what makes software truly shine.
🌍 A Global Perspective: I would love to have an impact beyond the screen, solving the big problems out there using technical solutions
🌟 Resilience & Dedication: There will always be bugs to fix and tough problems to solve, but I’ll keep pushing. That’s how I get better
and the world gets better too.
Skills ____________________________________________________________________________________________
DevOps and Cloud
• CI/CD | Jenkins | Docker | Kubernetes | Ansible | Terraform | Git | Azure | AWS(S3, EKS, SNS, SQS, CLI) | GCP | DataDog | Grafana |
Codepipeline
Backend Development
• PHP | Python | Java | Node.js | C | C# | C++ | Laravel | Express | RUST | Java Spring Boot | Elixir | RestAPI
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Front End Development
Vue.js | Next.js | jQuery | Typescript
Automation and Testing
• RPA | Microsoft Power Platform | Mockito | Junit
Data
• SQL | MongoDB | Firebase | SAP | PostgreSQL | Supabase
Content Management
• Wordpress | Drupal | Strapi | Refine
Experience _______________________________________________________________________________________
Software Engineer - DevOps
Greenspoon
11/2022 - Current
As a Software Engineer - DevOps at Greenspoon, I have been able to navigate the intersection of technology and business, by
contributing to the optimization of critical warehouse and logistics processes and innovation of new tools which has led to an
improvement in operations and growth by 96% in 2023/24. My journey at Greenspoon has been marked by a series of impactful
achievements, reflecting a commitment to excellence in software development and DevOps practices. I report directly to the CTO
Key Achievements:
● Greenspoon Paperless: I have successfully led the development and implementation of Greenspoon Paperless, which is an Internal
Logistics and Warehousing System that has led to the company achieving an efficient and streamlined way of managing the entire
logistics process, reducing the time taken and resources used for order fulfillment.
● Internal Developer Platform: Established a robust internal developer platform that streamlines the software development lifecycle
at Greenspoon. This platform leverages:
● CI/CD Pipeline with Jenkins: By implementing Jenkins, I automated the software build, test, and deployment processes,
ensuring consistency and efficiency.
● Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform: This allows us to define and provision infrastructure resources (e.g., servers,
networks) in a declarative way, using code, promoting infrastructure automation, repeatability, and consistency.
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Inventory Management Solutions: I led and took part in the development and implementation of solutions that enable backorders for
items not available in the warehouse, optimizing customer service, and refining the delivery experience. Introduced a minimum stock
value strategy to enhance inventory management. We also integrated with MS Dynamics which enhanced the entire system's
cohesion and efficiency, which aligned processes for seamless operations.
Dashboard Optimization: Led the optimization of various dashboards, significantly reducing server load, enhancing efficiency, and
providing real-time insights. This resulted in improved decision-making and a positive impact on overall system performance.
Customer Service Dashboard: Developed a customer service dashboard, poised to elevate service quality and enhance employee
engagement scores.
Custom Query for Inventory Optimization: created a custom query displaying recently restocked products, contributing to improved
inventory value and reduced acquisition costs.
Backend Dashboard for Referral Tool: Developed a centralized platform for monitoring and analyzing referral program data,
improving tracking and decision-making.
JIT Receiving Tool: Designed and developed a JIT Receiving Tool, streamlining the handling of incoming shipments and fostering
efficient communication across teams.
Software Engineer - Generative AI
Turality LLC - Pennsylvania
11/2023 - 2/2024
As a Software Engineer at Turality, I tackled the challenge of developing a social media management bot capable of interacting with
posts as human. My focus was on:
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LLM Development & Refinement: I successfully led the development and fine-tuning of Large Language Models (LLMs) that we
used, and optimizing their ability to understand and generate natural, and relevant text.
Advanced NLP Techniques: I implemented tokenization, named entity recognition, sentiment analysis to enhance intent recognition
and refine response generation for the bot.
Seamless Integration: I engineered the bot's integration with Facebook using their APIs(Graph APIs), ensuring real-time,
contextually accurate interactions with the posts.
Data-Driven Improvement: I collaborated with freelance data scientists to analyze bot performance, identify areas for
improvement, and refine LLM training data for continuous optimization of the bot.
Founder and DevOps Engineer
TajiLabs
Nairobi, Kenya
01/2019 - 11/2022
• Empowering SMEs and Organizations: Founded Tajilabs.io, a dynamic web development company dedicated to building websites and
e-commerce platforms that empower SMEs and organizations in Kenya, providing them with a strong online presence.
• Efficient CI/CD Pipelines: Collaborated with development teams to design and implement efficient continuous integration and
delivery pipelines, ensuring swift and reliable software releases for clients.
• Infrastructure Automation: Implemented infrastructure automation using Ansible and Terraform, reducing deployment times and
boosting operational efficiency, thus enabling clients to go live with their websites and e-commerce platforms faster..
• Container Orchestration: Managed and optimized Docker containers using Kubernetes, streamlining the deployment of clients' web
applications while ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Multi-Cloud Expertise: Worked with a variety of cloud platforms, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, to
efficiently manage infrastructure and maintain high application uptime, accommodating clients' diverse hosting preferences and needs.
Full Stack Software Development Engineer
OboTech Solutions
Nairobi, Kenya
04/2019 - 04/2022
• Project Leadership: Successfully led and managed multiple projects, including:
1. CompactHydro: Developed a cloud-based Request Management System (RMS) to efficiently allocate and track service
requests, improving user experience.
2. ApolloTours: Designed and implemented user interfaces for Apollo Tours' ERP system, streamlining car hire and dispatch
operations for enhanced customer service.
3. Fintech Group: Collaborated on the design and implementation of Sacco/MFI solutions and Reconciliation Systems,
addressing complex financial challenges.
• Strategic Research and Implementation: Conducted research, software design, and efficient code implementation to optimize project
development within the company.
IT Support Specialist (Apprenticeship)
ICT Authority, Kenya
Siaya County, Kenya
2020
• Technical Support: Provided critical technical support to government officers, maintaining hardware and software and troubleshooting
system issues.
• Resource Management: Assisted with sourcing information materials and organizing outreach programs for the organization's
resource center.
Education ________________________________________________________________________________________
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Kibabii University
Bungoma, Kenya
09/2017 - 4/2022
Nairobi, Kenya
09/2022 - 2/2023
• Major in Software and Systems Engineering, Data Structures and Algorithms, Discrete Structures
DevOps Engineering
Moringa School
• Undertook an intensive program focused on DevOps Engineering, mastering the principles of automation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
for software development and deployment.
Projects __________________________________________________________________________________________
• TAJIRENT(SaaS): A rental listing and management Software
• Social Media Bot: An AI Tool that interacts with facebook posts on your behalf
• Pipo(SaaS): A HR tool that does more than just timesheets, but does your payroll too
Mentorship _______________________________________________________________________________________
• Google Developer Student Clubs - Kibabii University: Co-led the Google Developer Student Clubs at Kibabii University, fostering a
vibrant community of students passionate about technology. (08/2020 - 08/2021)
• Nairobi DevOps Community:
Referees ___________________________________________________________________________________________
• Mr. Levice Jwan
Position: ICT Officer
Organization: ICT Authority
Phone: -
Email:-• Dennis Obota
Position: CEO
Organization: OboTech Solutions Ltd
Phone: -
Email:-• Aleeda Fazal
Position: CTO
Organization: Greenspoon Kenya Ltd
Phone: -
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