Jesse Bett--
github.com/bettjesse
https://bett-jesse.vercel.app
Experienced front-end software engineer focused on
building accessible digital experiences
Relevant Experience
Skills
Frontend Engineer, Komunikon ,Switzerland
August 2023 — Present
Developed high-quality, production code using Next.js, React.js Javascript Typescript, and
Tailwind CSS, enhancing front-end processes for diverse projects.
Collaborated with the backend team to establish secure API communication, improving
platform reliability and performance.
Led research, development, and architecture of technical solutions in collaboration with
creative directors to meet business requirements.
Ensured cross-device compatibility and responsiveness with React, Next.js and Tailwind
CSS, addressing complex challenges for optimal user satisfaction. Developed and ran unit
tests to ensure code reliability.
Prioritized UX/UI and accessibility, implementing WCAG standards and leading discussions
to shape the frontend development roadmap for "Ikon" language applications. Collaborated
with the QA team to address and resolve software defects.
Utilized Redux for state management, enhancing the efficiency and scalability of data
handling in frontend applications
Collaborated with DevOps teams to optimize the deployment pipeline, ensuring a smooth
and reliable release process. Actively participated in discussions and decisions related to the
integration of CI/CD practices into the development lifecycle
Programming Languages
JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS,
Libraries ,Frameworks & Database
React, Next.js, Redux ,Node.js, Express.js
Tailwind, Shadcn-ui, Mongo db
Tools & Platforms
Git, GitHub, Netlify, Vercel, Webpack,
Figma
soft skills
Teamwork, Leadership, Eagerness to Learn,
Adaptability, Communication
Achievement
Frontend Engineer, TiroTech Limited ,Nairobi
August 2022— August 2023
Used React js within project architectures, optimizing rendering performance and achieving a
25% reduction in initial page load times across various web applications.
Implemented Redux and Redux toolkit for state management, fostering a robust and scalable
application structure, resulting in a 30% increase in development efficiency and code
maintainability.
Demonstrated familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling,
contributing to seamless data integration and efficient communication between frontend and
backend systems. Spearheaded the migration of legacy codebases to React, streamlining
code readability and maintainability, resulting in a 20% enhancement in development
productivity.
Applied strong knowledge of JavaScript and the latest ECMAScript standards in developing
Next.js and react.applications, ensuring efficient web processes and addressing complexities
for optimal user satisfaction.
Initiated version control strategies utilizing Git/GitHub, implementing branching models that
streamlined collaboration among development teams, resulting in a 25% reduction in code
conflicts and enhancing overall project workflow efficiency.
Showcased understanding of the Agile by actively participating in iterative development
cycles, sprint planning, and maintaining adaptability to evolving project requirements.
Maintained comprehensive documentation on GitHub repositories, facilitating knowledge
sharing and onboarding for new team members, ensuring project continuity and seamless
transitions.
Software Engineer Intern, Cambrian Valuers Limited
January 2021— April 2022
Collaborated on the development an innovative online valuation platform enabling users to
upload car images for appraisal, leveraging React, HTML,CSS, Javascript,MongoDB, and
Node.js. This initiative streamlined the valuation process and reduced turnaround time by
40%.
. Contributed significantly to the development of the automobile valuation system, integrating
React for the frontend interface, MongoDB for efficient data storage, and Node.js for
seamless backend operations, enhancing user accessibility and valuation accuracy.
. Played a key role in the implementation and testing phases of the platform, ensuring its
functionality aligned with company standards and facilitated real-time feedback from valuers,
ultimately increasing valuation accuracy by 30% and customer satisfaction
Founding Frontend Engineer of the Text2ikon
platform at Komunikon, a platform utilizing a visual
language called IKON, enabling users to form
sentences using icons. Check out the platform at
https://text2ikon.komunikon.com/search
Selected Projects
Build a Table reservation system
Build a table reservation system using react
js,Tailwind, javascript
express js, nodejs and mongo db.
Matered state managment with redux and redux
toolkit query. Practiced API fetching and
communication between client and the server
https://table-mate.onrender.com/
Education
Africa Nazarene University
January-2019 - July-2023
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Certifications
Front-end developmet by Meta
Version control by Meta
Responsive web design
Interests
Climbing, Gaming, science fiction movies,
web accessibility
