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Hi, I’m

Herman Ceaser Kyaka

Full Stack Developer
Kampala,Central
Herman Ceaser Kyaka

Summary

As a full-stack developer with 5+ years of experience, I excel at matching technology with business needs. With expertise in analysis/design, programming, and architecture, I am skilled in front-end and back-end engineering, databases, and UI design. Using the latest web and server-based tech, I create multi-tier database-driven systems that are robust and scalable. My leadership, organizational, teamwork, and communication skills are strong. My focus is on cross-platform and browser app development using Laravel, JS, and Python frameworks, working with Agile methodologies and DevOps best practices to deliver high-quality software on time and within budget.

Languages: Javascript (Fluent) | Python (Proficient) | PHP (Proficient) | Java (Prior Experience)

Overview

5
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Efficiencie
Kansanga

Full-Stack Developer
11.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • I am working as a full-stack software engineer mainly working with PHP/Laravel, Python/Django to implement features for the different applications we work on at Efficiencie ranging from Edtech to Fintech
  • I oversaw a team of five people migrating an education management system from the CodeIgniter to Laravel.
  • Developed HR, Authentication, Communication, Attendance and E-learning Modules in edplus360,
  • Developed unit tests and integration tests for the different modules i implemented.
  • Reviewed code, debugged problems, and corrected issues.
  • Collaborated with the Tech Co-team, to build an insurance management system that allows users to buy insurance packages, get quotes using Python Django and MySQL
  • I implemented a Conversational Insurance Chatbot utilizing Python and Natural Language Processing (NLP) that was integrated into the above
  • I Helped my team adapt Git version control to track source which increased productivity of the entire team by 75%
  • I Wrote a CI/CD script to deploy code to our production server which reduced deploy times substantially.
  • Corrected, modified and upgraded the existing systems to improve performance.

Valuetfy
Kampala

Freelance Web Developer
06.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Applied emerging technologies to update and maintain site applicability.
  • Multi-tasked across multiple functions and roles to meet deadlines and organizational expectations.
  • Collaborated with design team to build UIs from Figma to beautiful experiences using React, Html, Css.
  • Adhered to SEO best practices while designing sites.
  • Designed, implemented and monitored web pages, plugins and functionality for continuous improvement.
  • Engaged with clients to plan and optimize site issues and queries.
  • Implemented changes and integrated requested elements to streamline business operations.

Code Eagles
Kampala

Intern
06.2019 - 09.2019

Job overview

  • During my time as an intern, I collaborated with a team of developers to write code in multiple programming languages mainly Javascript and Python, identify and fix bugs, and create user manuals and technical specifications
  • I built the search functionality that enabled users to go through a catalog of all the products listed on the site by location, category , price, bedrooms among other filters
  • Through this experience, I developed strong communication skills as I worked closely with team members to ensure we were all aligned towards our goals
  • Additionally, I gained hands-on experience working on real-world software projects and learned from experienced developers, which enhanced my understanding of industry best practices
  • This internship experience demonstrated my ability to work collaboratively, attention to detail, and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment
  • It also highlighted my eagerness to learn and grow in the field of software development

Education

Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda

Bachelor of Science from Software Engineering
08.2015 - 01.2020

Baptist High School
Kampala, Uganda

High School Diploma
01.2012 - 12.2014

University Overview

Physics, Economics and Mathematic Major

Skills

Software Best Practices

Analytical Thinking

Responsive design

Problem Solving

Project Management

Excellent communication skills

Accomplishments

    Completed the Freecode camp Certification Path for Backend Development APIs

Interests

Reading

Travelling

Timeline

Full-Stack Developer

Efficiencie
11.2020 - Current

Intern

Code Eagles
06.2019 - 09.2019

Freelance Web Developer

Valuetfy
06.2018 - Current

Makerere University

Bachelor of Science from Software Engineering
08.2015 - 01.2020

Baptist High School

High School Diploma
01.2012 - 12.2014
Herman Ceaser KyakaFull Stack Developer