Leonard Cheptishek Naibei

Leonard Cheptishek Naibei Nairobi, Kenya | -| - Professional Summary Results-driven Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience in full-stack development and cloud solutions. Holder of a BSc in Computer Science (Second Class Honours - Upper Division) from Kenyatta University. Proven track record of designing, developing, and deploying scalable web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks and cloud technologies. Seeking to leverage technical expertise to drive innovation at a forward-thinking tech organization. Technical Skills Frontend: React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, TailwindCSS Backend: Node.js, Express.js, Python (Django, Flask) Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Firebase Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda), Docker, CI/CD (GitHub Actions) Tools: Git, GitHub, VS Code, Postman, Jira Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, RESTful APIs, Microservices Professional Experience Full Stack Developer TechSolutions Ltd, Nairobi | Jan 2021 - Present Lead development of 5+ enterprise web applications using MERN stack, improving client operational efficiency by 30% Designed and implemented RESTful APIs handling 10,000+ daily requests with 99.9% uptime Optimized application performance, reducing page load time by 40% through code splitting and lazy loading Mentored 3 junior developers in React best practices and clean code principles Implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, reducing deployment time by 60% Software Developer Intern Innovate Africa, Nairobi | Jun 2019 - Dec 2020 Developed and maintained 3 React-based admin dashboards with real-time data visualization Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver features using Agile methodologies Reduced API response time by 25% through query optimization and caching Education Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Kenyatta University | Aug 2018 Second Class Honours (Upper Division) Projects Inventory Management System Full-stack system built with React, Node.js, and MongoDB Features: Role-based access control, barcode scanning, real-time analytics Reduced inventory processing time by 50% for client Healthcare Appointment Scheduler Next.js application with Firebase backend Integrated SMS notifications and calendar synchronization Certifications AWS Certified Developer - Associate (2023) Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (2022) Achievements Awarded Employee of the Quarter Q3 2022 for delivering critical project ahead of schedule Led team that won Nairobi Tech Innovation Challenge 2021 Professional Affiliations Member, Association of Software Developers Kenya Contributor, Nairobi JavaScript Community References available upon request