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Education
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Hi, I’m

Daniel Okello

Kampala,Central
Daniel Okello

Summary

Diligent customer centric software professional versed in data analysis and software engineering. Fluent in Python and C# with proven history of successful large and small-scale development projects.

Overview

3
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification

Work history

Laboremus Uganda
Kampala, Kampala District

Software developer
04.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Assumed the role of onboarding and training clients while offering product support during the integration process in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Highlighted technical requirements and solutions using performance data insights.
  • Monitored and controlled client service usage, to ensure proper invoicing.
  • Developed and automated usage tracking system that would give insights on service usage, as well as usage analytics.
  • Build interim solutions for bulk service usage using azure cloud technologies, e.g. azure functions, azure storage, powerbi, with C#, .NET.
  • Tested new solutions to ensure they were functional.
  • Conducted software and system testing to accurately determine system functionality.
  • Created digital file classification system for company-wide use.
  • Created manual frameworks to streamline software testing and achieve cost savings.
  • Identified, fixed and documented bugs to prevent recurring issues.
  • Liaised with key stakeholders to translate technical needs into product development strategies.
  • Checked software for errors and coded updates to fix problems.
  • Collaborated with other developers to identify and alleviate software bugs.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional development teams to raise technical standards for ongoing projects.
  • Supported design and development phases with technical guidance on new features and improvements.
  • Learned multiple coding languages and development frameworks to serve needs of changing development program.
  • Engaged clients to understand their needs and advise on best-fit options.
  • Prevented miscommunications by reviewing project requirements and liaising with teams to define acceptance criteria.
  • Exhibited software development best practices to achieve and surpass KPIs.

Refactory Uganda
Kampala, Kampala District

Software developer intern
01.2022 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Conducted software and system testing to accurately determine code functionality.
  • Employed faultfinding and troubleshooting skills to recognise and resolve software development issues.
  • Created automation frameworks to streamline software testing and achieve cost savings.
  • Analysed and recommended design approaches leading to process efficiency improvements.
  • Supported peer code reviews to identify development opportunities.
  • Identified, fixed and documented bugs to prevent recurring issues.
  • Liaised with key stakeholders to translate technical needs into product development strategies.
  • Checked software for errors and coded updates to fix problems.
  • Designed user interfaces and experiences targeted to customer requirements.
  • Engaged clients to understand software design requirements and advise on best-fit options.
  • Prevented miscommunications by reviewing project requirements and liaising with teams to define acceptance criteria.

Renga Technologies
Kampala, Kampala District

Junior Backend Engineer
04.2021 - 04.2022

Job overview

  • Generated automated tests to meet business needs and allow for regression testing.
  • Liaised with clients and designers to create robust, functional platforms.
  • Participated in project work groups with subject matter experts and stakeholders to understand their specific needs.
  • Optimized web applications for performance and scalability.
  • Built reusable code and libraries for future use.
  • Worked on sprint team in agile, rapid development and deployment environment.
  • Leveraged creative problem-solving skills to help team complete projects within budget and deadlines.
  • Took part in all phases of development processes from project planning to design and launch.

Education

Kyambogo University
Kampala, Kampala District

Bachelor of Science from Chemical Engineering
09.2014 - 12.2018

University overview

Data Engineering Zoomcamp
Kampala, Kampala District

from Data Engineering
01.2024 - 04.2024

University overview

Microsoft
Kampala, Kampala District

from Azure Developer Associate
04.2023 - 10.2023

University overview

Udacity
Kampala, Kampala District

from Data Analyst Nano Degree
12.2022 - 02.2023

University overview

Clarke International University
Kampala, Kampala District

Certificate of Higher Education from Accelerated Software Engineering
01.2021 - 12.2021

University overview

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Bitbucket
  • Database programming
  • Workflow automation
  • Scrum
  • SQL
  • Jira
  • API design
  • Net
  • Python
  • Business process mapping
  • Data mining
  • BigQuery
  • Data pipelining
  • Power BI
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Technical writing
  • ETL processes
  • Python

Languages

English
Native

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • Gaming
  • Music
  • Gym

Certification

Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate October, 2023

AWS Certified: Cloud Practitioner July, 2022

Timeline

Data Engineering Zoomcamp
from Data Engineering
01.2024 - 04.2024
Microsoft
from Azure Developer Associate
04.2023 - 10.2023
Udacity
from Data Analyst Nano Degree
12.2022 - 02.2023
Software developer
Laboremus Uganda
04.2022 - Current
Software developer intern
Refactory Uganda
01.2022 - 11.2022
Junior Backend Engineer
Renga Technologies
04.2021 - 04.2022
Clarke International University
Certificate of Higher Education from Accelerated Software Engineering
01.2021 - 12.2021
Kyambogo University
Bachelor of Science from Chemical Engineering
09.2014 - 12.2018
Daniel Okello