Software Engineer Developer
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Issa Issa
Lead Software Engineer
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Experienced Software Developer adept in bringing forth expertise in design, installation, testing and maintenance of software systems. Proficient in various platforms, languages, and embedded systems. Experienced with the latest cutting edge development tools and procedures. Able to effectively self-manage during independent projects, as well as collaborate as part of a productive team. Employment History
Founder at Ethereal Eatery, Nairobi
February 2023 — July 2023
• Established and spearheaded a cloud kitchen startup, specializing in the delivery of premium food brands
• Organized and oversaw seamless integration across all industry platforms.
• Crafted and implemented an all-encompassing business strategy, encompassing market research, competitive assessments, and financial forecasting.
• Pioneered the startup's growth through self-funding, operating independently without external financial support.
Team Lead / Senior Software Engineer at Project44, Chicago May 2018 — January 2023
• Supervised, managed and led team of 8+ peers in the development of existing software application.
• Carefully designed, tested and built new products and feature that resolved issues and advanced software
• Worked closely with product teams to improve the user experience and ensure reliable and secure data protection for our costumers
• Performed testing of high-value, mission-critical deliverable systems.
• Mentored and solved complex technological issues for a variety of assigned projects.
Software Engineer at Project44, Chicago
May 2018 — January 2023
• Knowledgeable with working with APIs and coding solutions to leverage them
• Developed, tested and deployed API integration that allowed the app to integrate with external client's server.
• Monitored and managed all client integration by setting monitoring and performance dashboard
• Experience working in a containerized environment (Docker/LXC) with Kubernetes exposure
• Knowledgeable with database systems and SQL (Postgres, MySQL, Oracle)
Details
Chicago
United States
**********@*******.***
Skills
Java
MySQL
MongoDB
JavaScript
Git
SQL
Docker
Kubernetes
Elasticsearch
Apache Kafka
APIs
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud Platform
Spring Framework
Jenkins
Artifactory
SonarQube
React
Languages
English
Swahili
Somali
Associate Software Engineer at Project44, Chicago
May 2018 — January 2023
• Debugged software, identified root causes, and proposed deplorable solutions to software issues on the platform
• Responsible for software maintenance across the codebase. Required wide understanding of the internals of the software and systems
• Proficient with development tools (Git, Jenkins, Maven, Artifactory, SonarQube, etc)
Java Programming Tutor/ Teaching Assistance at Northeastern Illinois University
August 2017 — July 2018
• Adapted methods of extracting and interpreting coding problems to captivate students and guarantee success in their programming courses.
• Customized practices to help individual students in their weak areas.
• Communicated with students of all ages in a manner that was both fun and dynamic while improving their problem solving skills Information Technology Specialist at Wheels, Inc., Des Plaines February 2016 — August 2017
• Using Service Wise ticket system to document and complete task assigned.
• Directed all in-house software, hardware and network support functions for 1000+ user. Installed, Configured, tested, and maintained software and hardware.
• Investigated technical and user issues, developed effective solution or escalated issue to in house developer or Manufacturers.
• Supported on Average of 20-50 users a week within Service Wise ticket system and helped on average of 10-15 users a day who call in for help.
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago
2016 — May 2018
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, City Colleges of Chicago- Harold Washington College, Chicago
September 2012 — May 2015
References
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