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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

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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