Backend Developer Software Development

Timothy Mulei

Phone: +254*********

Email: ***************@*****.***

Address: P.O. Box 651**-***** Ruaraka

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timothy-mulei-223aa8347

Professional Summary

Backend developer with a strong foundation in JavaScript and hands-on experience using Node.js to build efficient, scalable server-side applications. Proficient in designing and consuming RESTful APIs, managing databases such as MongoDB and MySQL, and implementing backend logic that supports real-world digital services. Passionate about solving complex problems, optimizing system performance, and contributing to reliable backend infrastructures. Eager to grow under the mentorship of experienced engineers and contribute meaningfully to Safaricom’s digital platforms through a user-focused, backend-first approach. Education

Egerton University (January 2021 – April 2024)

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Second Class Honours, Upper Division).

Graduated November 2024.

Skills

Programming Languages: JavaScript, SQL.

Database Management: MySQL, MongoDB.

Web Development: Frontend (HTML, CSS, React.js), Backend (Node.js, Next.js, Express.js).

UI Frameworks: Chakra UI, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap.

Git/GitHub: The projects included in the Projects section are hosted on GitHub.

Operating Systems: Proficient in Windows and Linux (Ubuntu).

Communication: Worked in teams and drafted group reports, mastering key communication skills.

Problem-solving: Identified efficient ways to handle different kinds of technical challenges that presented themselves during undergraduate projects, and in personal projects such as those listed in the Projects section.

Adaptability and continuous learning: Exemplified by the projects included in the Projects section, which require non-stop familiarization with new technologies and frameworks that evolve fast.

Attention to Detail: Software development forces one to pay attention to every tiny detail since errors generally make the entire application to not compile.

Collaboration and teamwork: Worked with fellow students in undergraduate projects, and during industrial attachment, to achieve common goals. Work Experience

Safra Statistics (May 2023 – August 2023)

Undergraduate Data Science Attachment:

Collected and analyzed statistical data using Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib).

Created data visualizations and reports.

Worked in a team of six, improving collaboration and communication skills. Projects

E-commerce Web Application: Designed and developed the interface and the backend routing of the web application https://timothy-mulei-shop.vercel.app/ for product browsing as part of an online store, using Next.js (a React.js web framework), and Chakra UI.

Book Marketing Website: Designed and developed the book marketing website https://muleitim.github.io/ui_design/ with modern web frameworks and technologies.

Landing Page: Created the landing page at https://muleitim.github.io/landing_page_1/ to serve as the first point of contact for visitors to the website using JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.

Inventory Management System: Built a JavaFX-based desktop application for business inventory tracking, which was my third-year project. Referees

1. Amos Sirengo Nato

Volunteer Students Mentor, Trinity Fellowship

Email: ********@*****************.***.**

Phone: 072*******

2. Zachary Bosire

Lecturer, Egerton University

Email: ******@*****.***

Phone: 077*******

3. Ng’ang’a Ngaruiya

CEO, Safra Statistics

Phone: 077*******

Additional Information

Availability: Immediately available for a full-time position.

Languages: Fluent in English and Swahili.

Interests: Emerging technologies and continuous learning.

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