Shem Gikunda

Full-Stack Software Engineer with a focus on building scalable, secure, and enterprise-grade applications. Proficient in modern backend architectures using Golang, NestJS, and Java (Spring Boot), complemented by a strong frontend foundation in React.js, Next.js, and Redux Toolkit. Experienced in secure system design, container orchestration with Kubernetes, role-based access control, and high-performance terminal-centric development workflows.

Junior Software Engineer at Fleetsimplify (2024-06 – 2024-09)

• Performance Optimization: Implemented React Query for server-state management, reducing redundant API calls and improving data-loading speeds.
• UI/UX Engineering: Enhanced platform accessibility by architecting a theme-switching system (light/dark mode) and optimizing component typography and spacing.
• Code Quality: Refactored the frontend codebase by modularizing hooks and interfaces, leading to a more maintainable and scalable architecture.
• Team Collaboration: Streamlined version control workflows using pnpm and advanced branching strategies within a cross-functional team.

B.S. in Information Technology – Multimedia University of Kenya (2026-06)