Lumbert Omwaga

Experienced backend engineer with a passion for developing innovative programs that expedite the efficiency and effectiveness of organizational success. Well-versed in technology and writing code to create systems that are reliable and user-friendly.Self-motivated individual with excellent problem-solving skills. Collaborates with project managers to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Willingness to learn and use new technologies to meet the requirements of different projects.Confident communicator, strategic thinker, and innovative creator to develop software that is customized to meet a company’s organizational needs, highlight their core competencies, and further their success. 2+ years of experience facilitating cutting-edge engineering solutions.

Backend Developer (Verus Systems Africa, Nairobi, Kenya)

• Develop and maintain customized data-centric web applications and services using Python, Node JS, LINQ, SQL, PostgreSQL and Agile/SCRUM methodologies.
• Developed and maintained the Amcham Information Hub to assist investors gain access to market information using Laravel, mysql, MVC, REST API, Vuejs.
• Introduced agile methodologies and development best practices to division to enhance product development.
• Engineered infrastructure automations that eliminated time-consuming manual processes, reducing new-product deployment time from 2 hours to 5 minutes
• Wrote extensible and maintainable code as part of a team.
• Developed applications which adhere to design specifications.
• Ensured fulfillment of business data-extraction requirements developing custom reports
• Enhance process accuracy from 89% to 99%, saving 1000+ hours yearly
• Built and maintained a REST-ful microservices architecture, and added numerous services to it. Used ES2015 on Node.js, Express, Lodash, and Ramda on Pivotal Cloud Foundry.
• As a back­end developer, worked with the front­end team to ensure the backend server and database were accessed easily and precisely.

Software Engineer (Nitrogen Technologies Limited, Nairobi, Kenya)

• Worked closely with other business analysts, development teams and infrastructure specialists to deliver high availability solutions for mission-critical applications.
• Worked with designers and other developers to prepare complex user interfaces and data interactions within a determined timeline and budget.
• Evaluated project requirements and specifications and developed software applications that surpassed client expectations.
• Adjusted design parameters to boost performance and incorporate new features.
• Introduced agile methodologies and development best practices to division to enhance product development.
• Documented software design, detected faults, project planning discrepancies and other vital data.
• Worked with project managers, developers, quality assurance and customers to resolve technical issues.

2017-2021

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Jomo Kenyatta University of agriculture and technology)