
Chris eugene
Technical Support Engineer
Salary / Daily rate
Nairobi, Kenya
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
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.
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