Joseph Musyimi

I have over 10 years’ experience in programming Web Applications.

I have been responsible for the design, development, implementation, training, and support of several systems, both client/server, and web. As a Software Engineer Programmer I have developed systems using web technologies like HTML5, XHTML MP, AJAX, JSON, JavaScript, TypeScript, JQuery, AngularJS, Laravel, CSS, PHP, Symfony, C and client/server systems using technologies like Visual Studio.Net, VB, and Java. I have working knowledge of Golang and Gin Web Frameworks.

I am also proficient in Python. I have developed mobile systems using Android. I have used database systems like MS SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, and MS Access. I have worked with Windows, Linux, and UNIX operating systems.

I am a holder of a Bachelor of Science in Business administration in Information Systems and Accounting from Boston University and a Master of Science in Software Engineering from Georgia State University.

September 2009 – Present SanaTech

Nairobi Kenya

Senior Software Engineer

Full Stack Web development in HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, JASON, XHTML MP, PHP, ASP, MySql. Developing mobile systems in Android.

March 2008 – September 2009 KEMRI/CDC

Software Development Group Kisumu Kenya

Deputy Head of Software Development KEMRI-CDC

Responsible for special projects according to the organizations needs.

Developing applications in Visual Studio.net such as an Audit trail system. Also worked on mapping and GPS projects. Received training in in the underlying structures and functionality of the Electronic Management Record(EMR).

March 2006- March 2008 KEMRI/CDC

GDD(Global Disease Detection) NairobiKenya

Data Manager and Head of IT (GDD)

Developed and maintained PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) applications in VB.Net and SQL Mobile to capture survey data in the field. 30,000 respondents were being interviewed every 2 weeks. Developed application using SSIS packages in Visual Studio.Net to upload and download data. Also created biweekly analysis reports in SAS and Epi Info. Responsible for the evaluation and implementation of HMIS application used in project clinics. Supervised implementation and maintenance of Wireless Wan.

September 2005- March 2006 KEMRI/Welcome Trust Research Laboratories Nairobi Kenya

Data Manager/ Programmer/ Researcher

Responsible for Software Applications development, maintenance, and management of data in data bases and data stores. Researching on Information Technology to aid in health care provision (Health Informatics).

May 2004 – Dec 2005 Informatics School of Information Technology Nairobi, Kenya

Lecturer

Lecturing in NCC (UK) courses. Multimedia and Networking, Advanced Networking, Programming, Software Engineering, Accounting Information Systems, Information Management, Cognitive Science, Linux, and Strategic Management classes.

January 2000–June 2003 GoodCents Enertouch Atlanta, GA

Manager of Information Technology

1. Managed the analysis, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of a strategic Project Tracking System, Intelligent Contact Unit that gave the company a superior advantage and enabled them to more easily secure Electric utility projects. Intelligent Contact Unit was developed in Visual Basic 6.0. , ASP 3.0, HTML, VB Script, Java Script, Crystal Reports, and SQL Server 7.0. as the back end database.
2. Directly assisted the sales and marketing staff in securing Electric utility project contracts through conducting live demonstrations of the strategic Project Tracking System, Intelligent Contact Unit and illustrating the companies improved business processes through the use of this Project Tracking System.
3. Supervised the implementation of a Wide Area Network using Frame Relay technology to link remote offices to the central office. Also supervised the implementation of a wireless network to provide wireless Internet connectivity to business clients.
4. Managed the day-to-day activities of the Information Technology department which involved the support and maintenance of Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, wireless Local Area Networks, database management systems, computer hardware/software, training.

September 1998–January 2000 Next Century Software Atlanta, GA

Senior Application Developer

1. Played a lead developer role in the design and development of a utility forecasting system, PowerHouse System. The PowerHouse System was developed in Visual Basic 6.0., ASP, JavaScript, HTML and SQL Server 7.0. as the back end database.
2. Was responsible for the support and maintenance of several project-tracking systems used by the parent company Enertouch to manage their Electrical utility projects. These various project tracking systems were developed in Borland Paradox, Delphi, and Visual Studio 6.0..
3. Undertook a 3-month consulting project with a Legal Software Management Company, Daticon Technologies. I was recruited to assist in adding modules to their Legal Management System, Virtual Partner, and to assist in eliminating bugs in the system. Virtual Partner was developed in Visual Basic 5.0/6.0., VS View reports and Oracle as the back end database.

January 1997- September 1998 Georgia Department of Transportation Atlanta, GA

Application Developer

• Developed and maintained a Bridge Management Reporting System using Visual Basic 5.0, VS View and SQL Server 6.0.
• Analyzed, designed and developed a Georgia Adopt a Highway tracking application using Visual Basic 5.0. and Microsoft Access 97.

1990–1994 Boston University Boston, MA

BSc. Business Administration majoring in Management Information Systems and Accounting.

1996-1998 Georgia State University Atlanta, GA

MSc. Software engineering