Wanjang'i Gituku

WANJANG'I GITUKU Software Engineer | Backend Developer Email:-LinkedIn: Wanjang'i Gituku Website: Wanjang’i Gituku GitHub: Wanjang'i Gituku PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Dynamic and results-driven Backend Developer with 2+ years of experience in designing and implementing scalable server-side applications using Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript. Proficient in Django, Node.js, and database management with MySQL and MongoDB. Passionate about building efficient, secure, and high-performance web applications. Seeking to leverage my skills in backend development to contribute to innovative tech solutions. TECHNICAL SKILLS Backend Development: Django, Node.js, Nest.js, Express.js, RESTful APIs, Microservices Frontend Development: JavaScript, React.js, HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion Database Management: MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, SQLAlchemy DevOps: Docker, GitHub Actions, Ansible, CI/CD Pipelines Data Analysis: Pandas, Matplotlib, Plotly, Data Visualization Tools: Git, Figma WORK EXPERIENCE Shujero LTD Data Analyst (Oct 2024 – Nov 2024 | Remote) ●​ Analyzed and visualized player performance data, team valuations, and key metrics using Python and Pandas. ●​ Developed and implemented data cleaning and preprocessing techniques to enhance accuracy. ●​ Conducted statistical analysis, trend identification, and regression modeling to derive insights. ●​ Designed interactive dashboards and visual reports to present findings. ●​ Assisted in developing a robust valuation model for strategic decision-making. Impaakt Freelance Impact Rater (July 2022 – Present | Remote) ●​ Collected and analyzed data related to sustainability impact assessments. ●​ Developed methodologies to measure the social and environmental impact of organizations. ●​ Created detailed reports summarizing key findings and actionable insights. ●​ Stayed updated on industry trends and impact assessment methodologies. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS ALX Africa Software Engineering Certification (Jan 2023 – Apr 2024) Certification in Software Engineering - FullStack Development. Skills gained: Front-End Development (JavaScript, React.js, HTML, CSS), Back-End Development (Node.js, Express.js, PostgreSQL), DevOps (Git, Docker). Certificate: ALX SWE Certification Power Learn Project Web and Mobile Development Certification (Feb 2024 – Dec 2024) Certification in Web and Mobile Development. Focus on: Web Development, Mobile Development, and Database Management. Certificate: Power Learn Project Certification Kenyatta University Bachelor of Science in Statistics (Incomplete) (Sept 2009) PROJECTS Simple Cart – E-commerce Web App (Mar 2024 – Apr 2024) Developed a fully functional e-commerce platform using Flask (Python), PostgreSQL, HTML, CSS (Bootstrap), and JavaScript (jQuery). Implemented user authentication, product catalog, shopping cart, and order processing functionalities. Focused on creating a seamless transaction experience for buyers and sellers. GitHub: Simple Cart Cloud Security Events Scraper (Sept 2024) Designed and built a web scraper using Scrapy (Python) to extract cloud security event data from BrightTALK. Utilized MySQL and SQLAlchemy for data storage and efficient database management. The scraper automates data collection and structures it for analysis. GitHub: Events Scraper More Projects: GitHub Repositories ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ●​ Problem Solving: Strong analytical and debugging skills. ●​ Team Collaboration: Experienced in working in remote and agile teams. ●​ Continuous Learning: Passionate about staying updated with the latest technologies and best practices.