Newton Mutugi

Software Engineer

Salary / Daily rate

Nairobi, Kenya

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Can come onsite

Skills

NextTypescriptPythonJavascriptRuby on RailsReactDjango

Languages

English

About me

Intro

Full-stack engineer with 3+ years experience specializing in Next.js, Python, and data systems. Built AI-powered applications like TAFSIRI for efficient data querying, enhanced mobile apps with biometric security, and led successful DWH implementations. Ready to deliver scalable solutions that drive business impact.

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Work experience

Full Stack Engineer

Punch Group

Apr 2025 - Present

1 year 7 months

Remote, OR 97458, USA

Skills: Next.js · GitHub · Node.js · TypeScript · Python

Co-organizer / Developer

droidconke

Oct 2023 - Present

3 years 1 month

Nairobi, Kenya

Data Warehouse Systems Intern

Palladium: Make It Possible

Apr 2024 - Oct 2024

7 months

Nairobi, Kenya

Responsibilities: - Development and Testing of DWH applications and frameworks. - Enhance and automate DWH metadata and data lineage documentation. - FHIR standards and SMART guidelines related to work. - Apache Spark ETL enhancements. - Streaming support and DWH transmission work related to supporting facility-wide EMR expansion. Achievements: - Developed TAFSIRI, a text-to-SQL AI-powered application, successfully integrated into the Data Warehouse portal, enabling more efficient data querying and decision making - Added key features to the Nishauri mobile application, including biometric authentication and push notifications using Firebase, enhancing user experience and security. - Created data quality scripts and dashboards on Metabase to monitor and improve data quality within the warehouse. - Assisted in developing internal tools, streamlining work processes and automating data request workflows for improved operational efficiency.

President and Chair of Daystar Information Technology Association - DITA

Daystar Information Technology Association (DITA)

Nov 2022 - May 2024

1 year 7 months

On-site

- Leading the organization's strategic planning and vision, setting goals and objectives for the association, and ensuring that those goals are achieved - Presiding over and leading meetings of the executive committee and the general membership of the association - Serving as the primary representative of the association to the public, media, and other organizations - Building relationships with key stakeholders, such as members, sponsors, and community leaders, to promote the association and advance its goals - Ensuring that the association's finances are managed properly and that the budget is allocated appropriately - Coordinating and supervising the work of other officers and volunteers, and providing guidance and support as needed Achievements - Increased active membership by 40% through strategic engagement and inclusive events. - Organized 10+ events, including hackathons, bootcamps, and career talks, attracting industry professionals. - Led projects addressing campus challenges, such as an attendance tracker and exam timetable. - Secured partnerships with tech organizations, enhancing funding and mentorship opportunities. - Introduced a mentorship program, improving members' technical skills by 40%. - Boosted association visibility, growing online presence by 50%. - Mentored and prepared a new executive team, ensuring smooth leadership transition.

Software Engineering Trainee

alx_africa

Nov 2022 - Jan 2024

1 year 3 months

Nairobi, Kenya

The ALX Software Engineering programme is a 12 month(70/week) programme focused on helping young people develop relevant skills for the industry. It ensures that learners get full stack development skills and allows learners to specialize with frontend or back end development


Education

Daystar University

Bachelor of Science - BS

2021 - 2024

3 years 5 months


Licenses & certifications

Docker Foundations Professional Certificate

Issued: Aug 2024

Certified by Docker Inc.

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