Julius Waweru

JULIUS WAWERU KIURA Strategic Executive Virtual Assistant | AI Operations & Fullstack Developer EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Strategic Executive Virtual Assistant and Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience bridging the gap between high-level business operations and technical execution. Unlike traditional assistants who execute tasks, I serve as a strategic partner to founders/C-level —owning outcomes by automating high-velocity workflows, managing organization integrity, and leveraging an "AI-first" approach to digital transformation. Expert in navigating complex tech and technical landscapes to drive operational scale for organizations. CORE STRATEGIC COMPETENCIES ●​ AI & Automation: Developing custom AI-assisted workflows, Python-based automation scripts, and LLM-integrated tooling to reduce manual overhead. ●​ Operations Management: Orchestrating complex project lifecycles, from system architecture for 4,200+ members to global E-commerce store management. ●​ Technical Excellence: Fullstack development (Django, React), advanced SQL database optimization, and cloud infrastructure management (AWS/Azure). ●​ Business Intelligence: Data scraping, algorithmic cost distribution, and financial integrity validation. ●​ Strategic Communication: High-level technical documentation, legal research, and cross-functional team leadership.​ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE St Francis Kasarani Microfinance | Fintech Strategy & Systems Lead | June 2023 – Dec 2023 ●​ Strategic Growth: Engineered a web platform managing KES 480M ($6,513,647) in assets for 4,200+ members, acting as a technical partner to executive leadership. ●​ Risk Mitigation: Designed concurrency-safe transaction workflows and algorithmic validation to ensure 100% financial data consistency. ●​ Operational Continuity: Managed critical zero-downtime system upgrades and database migrations to modern environments.​ Vistasolve Technologies | Operations & Web Development VA | Feb 2023 – Present ●​ Efficiency Engineering: Built internal developer tools and automated testing harnesses that accelerated project delivery speeds for the executive team.​ ●​ Performance Optimization: Reduced query latency by 40% through expert PostgreSQL schema indexing and data normalization. Profimaker (Remote) | Freelance Django Developer – Pricing Algorithm Enhancements| Feb 2024 – Feb 2025 ●​ Algorithmic Design: Implemented complex pricing algorithms for cost distribution across bulk orders, handling various edge cases. ●​ Optimization: Reduced backend calculation time by ~70% through request flow optimization and concurrency resolution. ●​ Quality Assurance: Utilized TDD to write automated tests before implementation, ensuring 100% pricing accuracy and zero regressions. Straits DPEX | Lower Delta Road, Singapore | Freelance Django Developer |Jun 2022 – Jan 2023 ●​ API Refactoring: Modernized legacy backends and optimized APIs for seamless integration with ReactJS and NextJS frontends. ●​ Cloud Media: Resolved critical image rendering and blocking issues within Google Cloud Storage for global platforms. Digicert, Inc / Victron Energy | Technical Documentation Writer | Feb 2022 – July 2022 ●​ Automation: Developed Javascript-based automation for XML content outputs to streamline documentation layouts. ●​ Documentations: Developed and edited technical documentations for both the clients and organization operations.​ 20Four7VA / Amazon Seller VA | Strategic E-commerce Partner | Feb 2020 – June 2021 ●​ Asset Management: Managed end-to-end Amazon Seller accounts, including FBA tasks, product sourcing, and listing optimizations. ●​ Data-Driven Insights: Conducted deep-dive product data scraping and competitive analysis to inform inventory and pricing strategies. Elimu Impact Evaluation Centre (McGill University) | Research Coordinator | 2010 – 2015 ●​ Strategic Research: Coordinated large-scale data analysis, market research, and legal research projects.​ ●​ Project Design: Formulated complex questionnaires and data gathering methodologies for academic and market evaluations.​ TECHNICAL & BUSINESS TOOLKIT Category Tools & Skills Development Python, Django, JavaScript, TypeScript, ReactJS, HTMX, AlpineJS AI & Tooling Zappier, n8n, AI-assisted development, GitHub, Docker, CI/CD, Data & Cloud PostgreSQL, MySQL, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Storage, Web Scraping Business Admin Notion, Clickup, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Lead Research, Content Strategy EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS ●​ Diploma in Computer Studies – Nairobi College of Computing ​ ●​ AWS Cloud Practitioner ​ ●​ Specialized Bootcamps: Python/Django, JavaScript, React/TypeScript ​ ●​ Amazon Seller Virtual Assistant – 20Four7VA ​