SAMUEL KIMUTAI REUBEN
Software Engineer | Infrastructure & Cloud Specialist
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/resamki
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Senior Software Engineer with nearly a decade of experience designing, developing, and operating
scalable web applications and APIs in production environments. Strong expertise across both front-end
and back-end development, combined with hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure, deployment
automation, and performance optimization. Proven ability to architect user-focused applications while
ensuring reliability, security, and high availability at the infrastructure level. Experienced in
collaborating with cross-functional teams and taking ownership of systems end-to-end from
development to monitoring and maintenance. Passionate about building efficient, resilient platforms
that deliver both technical excellence and measurable business impact.
CORE SKILLS
Programming Languages: PHP, JavaScript, SQL
Frameworks & Libraries: Laravel, Vue.js, Bootstrap, Tailwind, Livewire
CMS: WordPress, Wix, Drupal, Shopify
Cloud & DevOps: Git, AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions
Database: MySQL, MongoDB
Testing & Debugging: Postman, Laravel Telescope, Pest, Cross-browser testing
Infrastructure & Hosting: Linux server administration, Nginx/Apache, DNS management, SSL/TLS
configuration, Load balancing, Reverse proxy, Server hardening, Backup strategies, High availability
architecture
Soft Skills: Problem-solving, Analytical thinking, Clear communication, Time management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Developer
Techpinite Technologies
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Jan 2022 – Present
Lead development of multiple client projects across industries, delivering scalable and
maintainable solutions.
Design system architectures, define technical standards, and ensure best practices are
followed.
Collaborate directly with clients to gather requirements and provide technical guidance.
Conducting cross-browser and cross-device testing to ensure 99% compatibility with W3C
standards.
Optimize application performance, security, and reliability.
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Deploying applications using containerized environments (Kubernetes) and automated CI/CD
pipelines with GitHub Actions.
Improving application performance by 30–40% through query optimization, caching strategies,
and code refactoring.
Improving system uptime.
Implementing automated CI/CD pipelines reducing deployment time by 60%.
Designing and maintaining cloud infrastructure serving 500k+ monthly users.
Full-Stack Developer
Wingurent.com
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Designed and developed a multi-tenant SaaS property and tenant management platform
supporting 1,000+ active users across multiple organizations, with isolated tenant data and
role-based access.
Built responsive, mobile-first front-end interfaces for landlords, tenants, maintainers, and
affiliates, improving user engagement and reducing support requests by 30%.
Developed and maintained RESTful APIs for property listings, lease management, payments,
and maintenance workflows, handling thousands of monthly transactions.
Implemented secure authentication and role-based access control (RBAC), enforcing data
privacy and reducing unauthorized access incidents by 100%.
Integrated payment processing systems and email, SMS, and WhatsApp notification services,
increasing payment completion rates by 25% and improving communication efficiency.
Designed and optimized relational database schemas (MySQL), improving query performance
by 35–40% through indexing and normalization.
Deployed, monitored, and maintained the application in a production cloud environment,
achieving 99.9% uptime and implementing CI/CD pipelines for faster, reliable releases.
Full-Stack Developer
Triftgalore.com
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Sept 2021 – Nov 2021
Evaluated code to ensure that it’s valid, properly structured and meets industry standards, and
is cross platform compatible.
Develop a database that supports web applications.
Recommended and implemented performance improvements.
Created searchable indices for web page content and UI/UX improvements.
Full-Stack Developer
Afrocompanion.com
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Oct 2023 – Nov 2023
Designed responsive layouts and implemented secure API integrations.
Payment Gateways Integration.
Maintenance.
Full-Stack Developer
Apexlancer.com
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Feb 2024 – May 2024
May 2021 – Jul 2021
Developed and maintained the web and mobile application, contributing to overall platform
growth and stability.
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Designed and implemented UI components in line with client requirements and usability
standards.
Conducted comprehensive testing and troubleshooting to identify and resolve bugs, ensuring
platform reliability.
Developed, managed, and optimized MySQL databases supporting core application
functionality.
Integrated third-party APIs and optimized backend services.
Full-Stack Developer
Stigmafreedating.com
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Mar 2021 – Apr 2021
Designed the UI to meet client specifications.
Conducted tests to make sure the platform is cross-browser compatible.
Database development and maintenance using MySQL
EDUCATION
BSc Computer Science
Sept 2016 – Sept 2020
Gretsa University, Thika
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Moi Forces Academy, Mombasa
Feb 2011 – Nov 2014
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
Kenya Navy Primary School, Mombasa
Feb 2000 – Nov 2010
LANGUAGES
English
Swahili
REFEREES
Available on request
