Abel Misiocha

Fullstack Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience architecting and delivering scalable web applications and APIs. Proven expertise across the full stack from building performant React/Next.js frontends to designing secure Node.js/Express backends and managing relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) data layers. Experienced in OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SAML-based SSO integrations, containerized deployments with Docker, and AWS environments.

Committed to clean code, thorough documentation, and elevating team standards through active code review and mentorship.

Software Engineer (Fullstack) at Zenetra Labs (2023-11 – Present)

• Architected and maintained core product microservices in TypeScript/Node.js, ensuring high availability and observability through structured logging and monitoring.
• Designed and implemented RESTful APIs with a security-first approach, integrating OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect for secure authentication and authorization flows.
• Managed PostgreSQL and MongoDB data layers; improved query performance through indexing strategies and schema optimizations.
• Containerized services using Docker, streamlining deployment consistency across environments.
• Led code reviews and enforced engineering standards, mentoring junior engineers and contributing to internal documentation.

Software Engineer — Backend at JHUB Africa (2024-05 – 2024-08)

• Enhanced and maintained web applications, improving functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Integrated SAML-based SSO solutions to streamline identity management across platforms.
• Participated in structured code reviews and pair programming sessions to maintain high code quality standards.

Software Engineer (Fullstack) at LearnWithHassan (2022-11 – 2024-08)

• Built and documented full-stack features using Node.js backends and React/Next.js frontends, following agile delivery practices.
• Implemented secure API endpoints handling user authentication via OAuth 2.0, improving platform security posture.
• Collaborated asynchronously with a distributed team, consistently delivering features on schedule.

Software Engineer Intern at Joseck Consultancy (2021-11 – 2022-02)

• Contributed to process automation solutions alongside senior engineers, using modern web technologies.
• Developed foundational skills in full-stack development, system analysis, and team-based project delivery.

BSc. in Computer Technology – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Software Engineering – ALX – Holberton School