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Moses Gitau

Moses Gitau

Software Developer
Nairobi,Nairobi

Summary

An enthusiastic software developer with over 3 years of experience eager to contribute to community progress through technology and its different applications and through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Possess a clear understanding of software development methodologies and pension with training in pension management. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in the software industry.

Overview

8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Developer

SYSTECH AFRICA LIMITED
Kenya , Nairobi
2019.01 - Current
  • Effectively interacted with Accounting and Investments departments in various client setups regarding software defects and logic issues, working closely to develop innovative solutions.
  • Coordinated and led development teams in various projects within the office.
  • Discussed project progress with customers, collected feedback on different stages and directly addressed concerns.
  • Monitored ongoing operation of assigned programs and responded to problems by diagnosing and correcting logic and coding errors.
  • Adjusted software parameters to boost performance and incorporate new features.
  • Prepared detailed reports on updates to project specifications, progress, identified conflicts and team activities.

Junior Software Developer

SYSTECH AFRICA LIMITED
Kenya , Nairobi
2018.06 - 2018.12
  • Researched and Reviewed on new trends in the Pension Industry.
  • Collaborated with other developers to implement new trends in the pension industry on the FundMaster software.
  • Collaborated with other developers to create a Middleware for the systems peripheral-services.
  • Interacted and offered support and training on clients using the FundMaster system.
  • Coordinated with hardware and system engineering leads to gather and develop system requirements based on clients requests.
  • Created workflow diagrams and Gantt charts to clearly demonstrate processes and timelines.
  • Revised, modularized and updated old code bases to modern development standards.
  • Reviewed code and debugged errors to improve performance.

Intern

CORVID PARTNERS LIMITED
Kenya , Nairobi
2017.06 - 2017.12
  • Installed Oracle Databases for Clients.
  • Set-up deployment servers with wildfly for various clients.
  • Managed system-wide operating system and software deployments, as well as related software upgrade problems.
  • Set up hardware and software in optimal configurations to meet network performance requirements.
  • Conducted Software training for various departments in client sites.
  • Aided in development of the landlord portal as a system peripheral service.

Web Developer

Kurtin Solutions
Mombasa , Diani
2016.10 - 2016.12
  • Computer Repairs
  • Used diagnostic tools to identify hardware failures and replace non-functional components.
  • Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems.
  • Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Aided in Web development for the company website.

Intern

SYSTECH AFRICA LIMITED
Kenya , Nairobi
2016.05 - 2016.09
  • Trained in Java EE software development.
  • Introduction to Pensions training.
  • Introduction to accounting for Pension training.
  • Introduction to Pension Investments training.
  • Learned software engineering process improvements and best practices.
  • Collaborated on all stages of systems development lifecycle, from requirement gathering to production releases.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Designed, developed and implemented software applications for website based on analyzed requirements and understanding of industry technical standards.
  • Conducted unit testing to deliver optimal browser functionality.
  • Collaborated with in-house web designers to create sleek and innovative UI design.

Education

CERTIFICATE - PENSION MANAGEMENT

INSTITUTE OF PENSION MANAGEMENT
Nairobi
2019.01 - 2019.01

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - COMPUTER SCIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
Nairobi
2016.09 - 2018.10

DIPLOMA - COMPUTER SCIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
Nairobi
2014.09 - 2016.04

CERTIFICATE - JAVA PROGRAMMING

INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE
Nairobi
2015.06 - 2015.08

High School Diploma -

MUHOHO HIGH SCHOOL
Kiambu
2010.01 - 2013.11

Skills

Java EE Development

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Accomplishments

2018 - 2019: Senior Developer, Systech Africa Limited.

During this period I have been able to complete several projects for the company.

Such include: System Integrations to mobile money, Payroll Optimizations, Setup of an Income Drawdown module in the system, and set up of a medical cover operations module. I have also had success in being a team lead in various projects in the office.

2017 – 2018: NUCOMSSA Chairperson.

I was elected Nairobi University Computer Science Students Association chairperson. I was tasked with ensuring student welfare as well as organizing exposure talks and trips for students. I was also tasked with ensuring the unification and transparency of students in the different years of studies as well as the alumni association to improve cooperation within the computer science society at the University Of Nairobi.

2011 – 2013: Chief Editor.

I was the editor of the journalism club in high school. I was tasked with content creation for the school magazine(“The Dawn”). I also managed the printing and distribution of the magazine in and out of school.

2012 – 2013: Deacon.

I was a Christian Union Leader at my Muhoho High School where I severed as a Deacon.

2006 – 2013: Rangers/ Scouts.

I was a member of the rangers/ scouts in school and I was involved in organizing events for the team. I also assisted in commanding the troops.

Software

FundMaster Pension Administration System

Ezen Financials Property Managment System

Windows/Linux Operating System

Microsoft Office

Quote

Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill

Hobbies

Travelling, Reading, Cooking, Eating

Timeline

CERTIFICATE - PENSION MANAGEMENT

INSTITUTE OF PENSION MANAGEMENT
2019.01 - 2019.01

Senior Software Developer

SYSTECH AFRICA LIMITED
2019.01 - Current

Junior Software Developer

SYSTECH AFRICA LIMITED
2018.06 - 2018.12

Intern

CORVID PARTNERS LIMITED
2017.06 - 2017.12

Web Developer

Kurtin Solutions
2016.10 - 2016.12

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - COMPUTER SCIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
2016.09 - 2018.10

Intern

SYSTECH AFRICA LIMITED
2016.05 - 2016.09

CERTIFICATE - JAVA PROGRAMMING

INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE
2015.06 - 2015.08

DIPLOMA - COMPUTER SCIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
2014.09 - 2016.04

High School Diploma -

MUHOHO HIGH SCHOOL
2010.01 - 2013.11
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