Reagan Simiyu

Backend Software Engineer with hands-on experience designing and shipping production-ready APIs, authentication systems, and financial infrastructure. Specialized in the Python/Django ecosystem, with three deployed platforms spanning fintech payments, cooperative management, and vehicle leasing. Trained at ALX Africa — one of Africa's most rigorous software engineering programs.

Brings a systems-thinking mindset shaped by a background in Mechanical Engineering, applied to building secure, scalable, and maintainable backends.

Peer Mentor — Backend Engineering & Python

(2024-01)

• Mentored peers on Python fundamentals, REST API design, and Django project structure in informal study groups.
• Helped teammates debug authentication flows, database schema issues, and DRF serializer logic.
• Translated complex backend concepts into clear, practical explanations — improving group project quality and individual understanding.

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering (2022-01)

Professional Programme - Backend Software Engineering - ALX Africa (2023-01 - 2024-12)