Summary
Paul N, is a highly skilled backend developer with a proven track record in various technologies such as Python, Django, Node.js, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. He has consistently demonstrated excellence in his coding assessments, achieving a percentile score of 100% on general and Python coding assessments, along with an impressive 88% on a multiple-choice assessment focusing on web security. His experience includes significant roles at Click2Sure Holdings LTD, where he led the upgrade of legacy codebases and optimized CI/CD pipelines, and Esently, where he implemented CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions. Paul has also developed delivery and billing microservices utilizing Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB during his tenure as a Junior Fullstack Developer. With a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology and a strong commitment to professional development, he is well-equipped to excel in challenging environments and deliver high-quality outcomes.
Meet Paul N.
Assessment Scores
three algorithms questions Leetcode Level medium
one algorithm question Leetcode Level hard
Good Scores in Web Security
Two Python Assessment with difficulty level Medium
Demonstrated a high level of proficiency and understanding of Python concepts and best practices.
Experience
Click2Sure Holdings LTD – South Africa
Contract Backend Developer
Full-Time
Mar 2022 — Present
Collaborating with other backend developers to setup GitLab runners for the company CI/CD infrastructure on GitLab. This has led to the company saving the money which was previously used to pay for GitLab runners.
Collaborating with other developers to optimize the company CI/CD pipelines. This led to reduced build times which ensured quick delivery of applications features to testing and production environments. This has also ensured timely meeting of customer expectations.
Lead the re-writing of old Django 2.2 and Python 2.75 codebase to Django 4.0 and Python 3.9. New code opened doors to more optimizations and efficient code.
Leading development on assigned projects, developing use cases, setting up Docker and Kubernetes workflows, setting up pipelines and creating databases on AWS
Documenting APIs and providing technical supports to frontend developers.
Technologies:
GitLab
Django
Python
Docker
Kubernetes
AWS
APIs
Esently - Poland
Contract Cloud Backend Developer
Full-Time
Jul 2022 — Oct 2022
Collaborated with the internal development team to setup CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions to deploy code to Google Cloud Functions which led to delivery of both frontend and backend features
Writing and Documenting APIs using Flask and Swagger
Technologies:
CI/CD
GitHub
APIs
Flask
Swagger
Collaborated with the internal development team to integrate Stripe as payment service.
RoadTrippers – USA
Contract Automation Testing Eng.
Full-Time
Oct 2021 — Dec 2021
Writing API automated testing scripts using NodeJs, Mocha and Chai
Defining BDD testing scenarios using Cucumber and Gherkin
Working closely with internal backend and frontend development teams.
Technologies:
NodeJs
Mocha
Chai
Cucumber
Gherkin
Workfleek Technologies - Kenya
Junior Fullstack Developer
Full-Time
Aug 2021 — Dec 2021
Collaborated with a team of three developers to develop a SAAS platform for pharmacies and medical products outlets. My main role in this project was to build the delivery and billing microservices using NodeJs, ExpressJs and MongoDB.
Reviewing code written by other developers.
Containerizing applications using docker
Technologies:
NodeJs
ExpressJs
MongoDB
Docker
Fullstack Developer
Intern
May 2021 — Jul 2021
Working on tasks assigned and reporting progress to my supervisor.
Collaborated with other interns to build a health records collection, analysis and reporting platform. My role in this project was, writing and documenting APIs using Python, Django Rest Framework and Swagger Docs.
Technologies:
Python
Django
Swagger
Education
Bachelor of Science Information Technology
2018 - 2023
Masinde Muliro University of Science And Technology
Kenya
