Software Engineering Web Developer

BACKEND DEVELOPER

Brian Davis Kihiu

Kenyan ****, JKUAT ENTRY-ROAD, NAIROBI +254*********

***************@*****.*** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-davis-kihiu-19a107234/ SUMMARY

● Certified Back-End Web Developer with hands-on experience in building RESTful APIs using Django REST Framework (DRF).

● Transitioned from IT and customer support to software engineering, bringing strong problem-solving skills and a client-first mindset.

● Skilled in designing scalable systems, secure authentication, and integrating third-party APIs.

● Experienced in Python development, database management, and deploying full-stack web applications.

● Passionate about creating backend solutions that drive performance, usability, and real-world impact. EDUCATION

1. ALX ACADEMY – Nairobi, Kenya August 2024 – April 2025 Back-End Web Development

-A rigorous and immersive software engineering training program focused on building scalable, secure, and efficient back-end systems using modern technologies. Emphasized real-world projects, peer collaboration, and agile development practices. My capstone project was a Payment Gateway API. Certificate

Key Skills & Tools Covered:

● Python Programming: Data structures, OOP, scripting, error handling

● Django & Django REST Framework: Full CRUD applications, RESTful APIs, serialization, views, middleware

● Database Management: PostgreSQL, SQLite, ORM, raw SQL queries

● Authentication & Security: JWT, session-based auth, secure password storage

● API Integration: Consuming and building REST APIs 2. ALX ACADEMY – Nairobi, Kenya February 2024 – April 2024 AI career essentials (AICE), Artificial Intelligence

-Exploratory Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Data Visualization & Storytelling. 3. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology – Nairobi, Kenya September 2017 – June 2023 BSc Business Computing.

-Database administration using SQL.

-Java Programming using springboot.

-C++ programming fundamentals/.

-Business Process Management (BPM)

-Activities and societies: Member Google Developer Student Club (GDSC) WORK EXPERIENCE

Network Operations Center (NOC) Intern May 2022 - January 2023 Liquid Intelligent Technologies – Nairobi, Kenya

● Monitoring network performance using various tools like breezeview and cacti.

● Identifying and troubleshooting network problems as they arise.

● Collaborate with engineers on-site to troubleshoot and fix issues

● Installing and configuring network equipment, updating firmware, and performing routine maintenance tasks to the network infrastructure up to date-and secure.

● Worked closely with other Service Operation Centre(SOC) team members to address customer complaints and resolve them meeting target SLAs.

Wifi Expansion project Attachee May 2021 - July 20 JKUAT –Nairobi, Kenya

● Conduct site surveys to assess the existing Wi-Fi infrastructure and determine the requirements for expansion. ● Conduct testing of newly installed Wi-Fi equipment to verify functionality and performance.

● Maintain accurate documentation of Wi-Fi installations, configurations, and testing procedur

● Provide training and support to end-users on how to connect to and use the Wi-Fi network. VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Networking systems Technician August 2021 - Dec 2021 Kenyatta University Teaching, training, and Referral Hospital

● Provide training and support to end-users on how to connect to and use the Wi-Fi network.

● Installing and configuring network equipment, updating firmware, and performing routine maintenance tasks to keep network infrastructure up to and secure

● Maintain accurate documentation of Wi-Fi installations, configurations, and testing procedur

● Attended in-house training and workshops.

SKILLS

1. Data Analytics (Jupiter Notebook)

2. HTML/CSS/React.js. (Front-end web development)

3. Strategic Planning

4. Project Coordination

5. Wireframes

6. Data visualization (Power BI, Excel)

7. Agile Business Analysis

INTERESTS

1. Nature & Wildlife Conservation

2. Youth Empowerment

3. Artificial Intelligen

LANGUAGES

1. Kiswahili - Native

2. English - Expert

3. French - Conversational

REFERENCES

1. DOROTHY WAWIRA KAHENYA

H.O.D SOCIAL MEDIA

JKUAT MAIN CAMPUS

620**-*****,

NAIROBI.

TEL +254*********

2. JANE WANJIKU

C.EO MENTORPOINT SOLUTIONS

P.O BOX 786-0100

THIKA

TEL +254*********

3. MR. MUNGAI

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

MANG’U HIGH SCHOOL

P.O BOX 314-01000

THIKA

TEL: +254*********

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