Bolton O
Software Engineer Preferred Title
$20.00 /hr $ 30.0K /yr Hourly Rate and Yearly Salary
Overview
Basic Summary
LD Talent History - Average Count of Messages/Day 0.8
- Project Completion Rate 2/4
- Interview Acceptance Rate 4/6
- Timezone Overlap 30h PST, 30h UTC
- Desktop Mac
- Phone iPhone
- Member Since Feb 24, 2020
- Profile Last Updated Dec 26, 2023
- Last Activity Feb. 1, 2024, 6:58 p.m. UTC
- Location Kenya
Profile Summary
Enthusiastic and results-oriented Full Stack Developer with a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions. Specializing in front-end development, I have successfully contributed to a range of projects aimed at enhancing user experiences and optimizing back-end processes. My expertise lies in creating intuitive and responsive frontends, coupled with robust and scalable backend implementations.
Skills
Total Experience: 6+ years
Typescript (4E, 6Y)
4 experiences, across 6 yearsJavaScript (4Y)
4 years of experienceStorybook (4Y)
4 years of experienceReact native (4Y)
4 years of experienceGraphQL (4Y)
4 years of experienceReact (6E, 6Y)
6 experiences, across 6 yearsRedux (6E, 3Y)
6 experiences, across 3 yearsExpressJS (5E, 3Y)
5 experiences, across 3 yearsNodejs (5E, 3Y)
5 experiences, across 3 years
Weekly Availability
Timezone Overlap with 06 - 21 per Week: 30h PST, 30h UTC
Day
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
UTC
14 - 20
14 - 20
14 - 20
14 - 20
14 - 20
PST
07 - 13
07 - 13
07 - 13
07 - 13
07 - 13
Experience
Front End Developer
Employment
Apr 2021 - Present
MS ADC Company
Technology Industry
Project: MS Feed
- Utilized React Native for cross-platform app development, and employed TypeScript for type-safe code.
- Implemented GraphQL for efficient data querying, and leveraged Storybook for UI component testing, all within the realm of JavaScript.
- I contribute to the success of the Feed. I played a pivotal role in shipping a Reaction feature, enhancing user engagement.
- Implemented a feature designed to capture users' dwell time in the feed, poised to play a pivotal role in better understanding user intent, contributing to the generation of more relevant content.
Full Stack Developer
Employment
Dec 2019 - Mar 2021
Intrepid Data Systems. Company
Technology Industry
Project: WIGO Pay Airtime Network
- I played a pivotal role in being the lead developer of an airtime commission distribution system. The frontend, built with React and Redux, provided users with a seamless experience.
- The backend, powered by Node.js and ExpressJS, facilitated transactions and integrated additional functionalities such as utility payments for electricity, DSTV, and water services.
- Used Nodejs and ExpressJS for the backend section
Full Stack Developer
Employment
Sep 2020 - Mar 2021
Intrepid Data Systems Company
Project: PokeaPay
- Engineered PokeaPay, a bespoke client management, and payments processing solution.
- Utilizing React for the admin dashboard and Nodejs, and ExpressJS for various services, I streamlined payment processes, incorporating VISA, MasterCard, M-PESA, Airtel Money & Pokea Wallet.
- Incorporating Redux into the application architecture, I optimized state management for a smooth and responsive user experience.
Front End Developer
Employment
Oct 2019 - Jul 2020
Intelipro Limited Company
Technology Industry
Project: Reja
- focused on the frontend, employing React, Redux, and Typescript to create an AI-driven Customer Intelligence and Business Analysis tool.
- While the backend was developed in Python, my role centered on building a responsive and feature-rich frontend. Aimed to provide businesses with valuable insights and analysis through an intuitive UI
Full Stack Developer
Contract
Apr 2020 - Jun 2020
LDRI Company
Food and Agriculture Industry
Project: Zydi Plus
- zydiPlus is an extension services administrative system for governments and agricultural enterprises that employ the extension approach
- Used React, Redux and Typescript to build the frontend side of the application
- Used Nodejs and ExpressJS for the backend section
Full Stack Developer
Employment
Feb 2020 - May 2020
Intrepid Data Systems Company
Technology Industry
Project: Intrepid Bulk SMS
- I utilized React, Redux, Typescript, and Nodejs to establish a versatile platform for efficient SMS communication. his initiative involved creating a frontend with React and Typescript.
- Implementing state management with Redux, and developing a resilient backend using Node.js and ExpressJS
- The project successfully transitioned the company from manual SMS notifications to a streamlined, automated system, enhancing communication both internally and for clients.
Full Stack Developer
Employment
Jan 2019 - Oct 2019
Andela Company
Technology Industry
Project: Travela
- I served as a Full Stack Developer on the Travela project. Leveraging React and Redux, I crafted an intuitive frontend for a travel management tool.
- Simultaneously, I utilized Nodejs and ExpressJS to develop a robust backend, ensuring seamless process management for the Global Travel team.
Qualifications
Education
Kenyatta University
Sep 2014 - Aug 2018
B. Sc (Computer Science)