Ssentongo Alex

Ssentongo Alex Email:-| Phone: -​ Solution-Driven Software Developer and Data Scientist PROFILE A highly skilled and motivated full-stack developer with a proven track record of delivering innovative software solutions. Proficient in front-end and back-end development, API integration, and mobile app development. Adept at collaborating with teams to build scalable, efficient, and user-friendly applications. EDUCATION Makerere University – Kampala, Uganda​ BSc Actuarial Science (2011 – 2015) TECHNICAL SKILLS ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ ●​ Programming Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript Web Development: React.js, Node.js, Express, Next.js Mobile Development: React Native Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB DevOps: Docker, Heroku APIs: GraphQL, RESTful APIs Version Control: GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket WORK AND PROJECT EXPERIENCE Front-End Engineer – Yuasa Investments, Uganda (November 2023 – September 2024) ●​ Developed the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Dashboard, a web application for managing IPTV services. ●​ Utilized React, Tailwind CSS, and Next.js for a seamless user interface and experience. ●​ Integrated APIs built in Python to enable dynamic data fetching and interaction. ●​ Ensured high performance and scalability by optimizing components and API calls. Full-Stack Developer – Development Initiatives, Uganda (June 2017 – April 2018) ●​ Contributed to the Development DataHub, a data visualization portal. ●​ Added new React chart components and updated backend REST API endpoints for improved functionality. Full-Stack Developer – FreelyFormd, Uganda (April 2018 – March 2019) ●​ Developed VerifyIt, a secure electronic product verification system. ●​ Leveraged ReactAdmin and Node.js to create an end-to-end user-friendly platform. Software Developer – Independent Contractor (July 2019 – December 2021) ●​ Front-End Developer at NSSF: ○​ Built and maintained a customer service evaluation application. ○​ Focused on front-end development using React, TypeScript, and GitHub CI actions. ●​ Lead Full-Stack Developer at Lusa: ○​ Co-led development of a financial application aimed at SACCOs and investment clubs. ○​ Utilized PostgreSQL, Sequelize ORM, Docker, and TypeScript. Front-End Engineer – TicketDex (Remote) (January 2022 – May 2022) ●​ Worked on an NFT ticketing platform using Next.js. ●​ Created and optimized React components and pages for enhanced user interaction. Front-End Engineer – Easy Matatu, Uganda (June 2022 – March 2023) ●​ Maintained and enhanced commuter and driver mobile applications. ●​ Reduced app bundle size, fixed bugs, and upgraded the apps to the latest React Native version. REFEREES Available on request