Personal details

Kizito A. - Remote full-stack developer

Kizito A.

Timezone: West Central Africa (UTC+1)

Summary

I am a backend-leaning full-stack software developer with over 6 years of cumulative experience working in tech.

I currently relish working with Javascript & Typescript technologies and I've worked on almost every facet of the entire stack.

Most notably, I have:

  • implemented simple and clear deployment pipelines using tools like Travis CI, Circle CI, Github Actions to platforms such as AWS, Heroku, Netlify, Vercel.

  • worked extensively on APIs used by thousands of users for both internal consumption, and external integrations.

  • managed databases (both relational – SQL, and non-relational) for products which I've worked on and done ETL to meet ever-changing business/product requirements.

  • also built frontends using React, Angular, and Vanilla Javascript manually manipulating the DOM APIs.

In addition to the above, I've also been a team lead on previous teams – responsible for pair programming, code reviews, and mentorship.

Lastly, before becoming a full-time software engineer, I founded and maintained a successful tech blog that was built from scratch using WordPress which, at its peak, averaged approximately 15k pageviews daily.

Work Experience

Product Engineer
Flutterwave | Aug 2019 - Present
Node.js
MySQL
MongoDB
SQLite
Unit Testing
GitLab
FinTech
RESTful API
Express.js
• Functioned as one of the contributors to v3 of our public-facing developer APIs. • Worked on multiple features as a backend product engineer on the "Payouts" team, responsible for a component of disbursements through Flutterwave for Business (Rave). • Worked closely with the customer success team to help fast-track and resolve some technical issues which customers experienced. • Worked with the integration and (on some occasions) growth teams to fix identified bugs and feature enhancements.
Software Engineer
Andela | Nov 2018 - Present
Node.js
Redis
TypeScript
Test driven development
React
JavaScript
Redux
I deliver immense value using technology for partner companies as a consultant through Andela.

Personal Projects

sync-env-slackIconOpenNewWindows
2019
Node.js
TypeScript
npm
Jest
was a core contributor to syncenv-slack – a tool that automates the process of keeping your teammates in the loop when .env file changes (locally) by securely notifying them on Slack.
NOPWIconOpenNewWindows
2019
Node.js
MySQL
TypeScript
Jest
RESTful API
Express.js
A proof of concept for a passwordless authentication system where API consumers can only authenticate with the service via either of a: - magic login link sent to their email, - OAuth 2 with Google, or, - OAuth 2 with Github