Chris eugene

Technical Support Engineer

Salary / Daily rate

Nairobi, Kenya

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Can come onsite

Skills

RESTful APIsConsulting ITGitHubCustomer SuccessCustomer CareKnowledge ManagementScrumConfluenceJiraAsana

Languages

EnglishSwahili

About me

Intro

Software Engineer with 7+ years in technical support, product management, and full-stack development. Proven expertise in reducing technical backlogs, building marketplace integrations, and managing SaaS platforms using JavaScript, Python, and modern tools. Ready to deliver scalable solutions and exceptional technical support for your projects.

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Work experience

Technical Support Engineer

Casper

Sep 2021 - Present

5 years 2 months

Nairobi, Kenya

- Provide exceptional technical support to employees, ensuring operational efficiency through quick resolutions and clear communication. - Handle a wide range of support issues by managing inquiries via tickets, troubleshooting hardware/software problems, and escalating complex issues to specialized teams. - Utilize internal systems including Jira, Zendesk, Confluence, Coda, Slack, and Zoom (as admin) for effective ticket management, team collaboration, and user administration. - Significantly reduced the backlog of pending tickets, improving team efficiency and overall productivity. - Ensure smooth internal operations by offering timely and expert troubleshooting for various technical challenges.

Software Developer

Andela

Mar 2017 - Present

9 years 8 months

Nairobi, Kenya

Andela provides companies with access to the top 1% of global tech talent. We identify high-potential developers on the African continent, shape them into world-class technical leaders, and pair them with companies as full-time, distributed team members. This allows Andela's partners, which range from startups to Fortune 500s, to accelerate their product roadmaps while minimizing time spent interviewing, on-boarding, and training new hires.

Product Manager

Esurance365

Oct 2020 - Mar 2025

4 years 6 months

Nairobi, Kenya

Utilize third-party data and internal operating employees to assess industry software and service data to enhance communication with all stakeholders. Develop product strategies that factor in providing insurance on digital platforms and the challenges that come with that.

Software Integrations Engineer

ShipStation

Jan 2019 - Oct 2020

1 year 10 months

Nairobi, Kenya

The Software Integrations Engineer works in the larger product team but is tasked with developing robust applications that integrate marketplaces or carriers into the existing Shipstation pipeline. This normally involves consulting with third party marketplace liasons on how best to integrate their services with Shipstation.

Senior IT Officer

Adept Technolgies Limited

Apr 2016 - Mar 2017

1 year

Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi

Networking, System Administration, User Support and Training, Strategic Planning.


Education

freeCodeCamp

Full Stack Web Development

2015 - 2024

9 years 1 month

St Pauls University

Bachelor’s Degree

2011 - 2016

5 years 1 month

Kenya Institute of Management

Diploma In Business Management

2009 - 2016

7 years 1 month

Kenya Institute of Management

Diploma

2009 - 2010

1 year 1 month

Kenya Institute of Management

Diploma

2008 - 2010

2 years 1 month

Kenya Institute of Management

Diploma in Business Management

2008 - 2010

2 years 1 month

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