Mark Rutto
Full-Stack Developer | Expert in Ruby on Rails, React/Next.js, and Python
21231, Nairobi, Kenya - - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-rutto/
Summary
Experienced in building scalable web applications with Ruby on Rails and integrating
dynamic front-end solutions using React.js and Next.js. Skilled in Python for back-end
development and automation, with a focus on delivering high-quality, user-centric
products. Proficient in crafting RESTful APIs, implementing efficient data workflows, and
working in agile environments to ship impactful, maintainable code.
Skills
Experience
Ruby on Rails
Aws
React
Next.js
Python
Django
Heroku
Git
Sidekiq
PostgreSQL
Redis
WebSockets
Saint Mechanic
Ruby on Rails Developer
November 2023 - August 2024
Appliied advanced Ruby on Rails and React techniques to develop scalable, AI-powered
applications, contributing to a 25% improvement in platform performance.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deploy full-stack features within existing
Ruby on Rails codebases, contributing to an efficient and seamless development
process.
Leveraged Server-Side Rendering (SSR) techniques to uphold code reliability and
maintainability, leading to a 40% decrease in bug occurrences.
Conducted code reviews and provided constructive feedback to team members,
resulting in a 20% increase in code quality.
Worked in a cross-functional team to integrate React.js front-end components with
Ruby on Rails back-end.
Delivered scalable full-stack features for a school bus management system, improving
efficiency by 40%.
DealPotential
Ruby on Rails Developer
June 2023 - November 2023
Built and maintained large Ruby on Rails codebases for investor communication
platforms.
Enhanced app scalability by implementing RabbitMQ for asynchronous processing.
Collaborated with product teams to implement features that boosted user retention by
30%.
Utilized Datadog to monitor and optimize application performance, improving uptime.
Developed front-end user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, delivering
responsive and user-friendly designs.
Saint Mechanic
Full-stack Software Engineer
May 2021 - May 2023
Collaborated on full-stack projects using Django for backend and React.js for frontend
development, ensuring seamless integration.
Applied Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles by writing RSpec tests.
Actively participated in Agile development sprints, contributing to a 30% increase in
sprint velocity.
Employed Material UI to enhance and optimize the user interface design.
Played a key role in UI/UX design initiatives, collaborating with design teams to create
visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.
Leveraged Django’s ORM to create efficient and scalable database queries, reducing
page load times by 40%.
Wizewerx
Ruby / React Developer
February 2021 - May 2021
Gained hands-on experience with Kubernetes and MySQL for managing containerized
applications.
Assisted in implementing and maintaining tasks, contributing to enhanced system
stability and performance.
Collaborated with cross-functional team to complete projects under tight deadlines.
Engaged in software development, web development, and software testing.
NyumbaPay
Ruby, React Developer
December 2020 - February 2021
Contributed to backend development using Ruby and JavaScript.
Actively involved in code reviews, providing valuable insights that led to a 15% increase
in code quality.
Participated in software design and created test cases for product development.
Ensured software compatibility across geographical locations and browser platforms.
Education
Taita Taveta University
Computer Science
August 2016 - December 2020
