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Francis Z - Django developer
Member since:Feb 08, 2021
Profile last updated:Jan 30, 2023
Last activity:Jan. 30, 2023, 6:19 p.m. UTC
Location:
Uganda
LD Interview score: 4.2 / 5
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Francis Z

I am a highly motivated, proactive full stack developer with several years of progressive experience developing innovative web and mobile applications. I am looking forward to working on interesting and technically challenging projects that will enhance my knowledge and growth as a programmer.

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Weekly Availability: 40 hours
DayUTCPST
Mon12 - 2004 - 12
Tues12 - 2004 - 12
Wed12 - 2004 - 12
Thurs12 - 2004 - 12
Fri12 - 2004 - 12

Hourly Rate:$20.00
Experience:9+ yrs
Django:6 yrs
CSS:5+ yrs
React:4 yrs
Redux:4 yrs
REST:4 yrs
MySQL:4 yrs
JavaScript:4 yrs
Engineer's Devices:
Windows
Android

LD Talent Work History

Average response time:
9.6 hours
Avg count of messages / Day:
1.7
Average client satisfaction:

Earned hours:
129.50
Worksession approval:
100.0%
# Hires / # Interviews :
1 / 2
 

Experiences

Learning Dollars     Developer     Contract
Jun 2021 - Present
Arts and Entertainment

  • I used python and django to write a cron that reads new job posts from the database and posts them in a private dev slack channel.
  • I used python to write a script that imports candidate interview performance data from csv file to the database.
  • I used Javascript and CSS to display a star rating on the freelancers profile based on interview satisfaction or client satsifaction.

Skills used: CSS, Python, Django



Link to the project:
Tunga     tunga.io website     Full Stack Developer     Employment
Jan 2017 - Dec 2020
Technology

  • I used react to create the developer account's dashboard.
  • I used redux on the frontend to store the application's state.
  • I used django to integrate the backend with hubspot CRM.
  • I used MySQL to store application data
  • I used a REST API as the interface between backend and the frontend.

Skills used: Django, Redux, React, MySQL, REST


Passion project     Kwanza Boutique     Designer & Developer     Passion Project
Jun 2019 - Sep 2019
Retail

  • I used squarespace to implement the UI design of the website.
  • I used squarespace to implement the UX design of the website.
  • The password to access site 12345

Skills used: UI Design, UX Design


SDB Investments ltd     SDB investments ltd website     Full Stack Developer     Contract
Dec 2018 - May 2019
Transportation

  • I used Angular 7 to build the frontend of the website
  • I used CSS to organise the content of the website
  • I used HTML to write the text and give instructions to the browser on how to render it.
  • I used Javascript to create the slideshow animation on the website

Skills used: JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Angular


Yoohcan     Yoohcan.tv website     CakePHP & WebRTC developer     Contract
Jan 2017 - Mar 2017
Education

  • I developed the User interface for live streaming using Javascript, HTML, CSS, Jquery
  • I integrated live streaming platforms Nanocosmos.de, Bitmovin into the Yoohcan.tv app using the Bitmovin API, PHP, CakePHP
  • I integrated the Opentok webRTC service into the web app.

Skills used: PHP, JavaScript, WebRTC, jQuery


Hawthorne IT solutions     FICA website     Full Stack Developer     Employment
Feb 2014 - Jan 2017
Finance

  • I used PHP to build the backend of the FICA website. (FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION UGANDA LIMITED)
  • I used HTML, CSS, Javascript to build the frontend of the website.

Skills used: PHP, JavaScript, CSS, HTML


Hawthorne IT Solutions     URTA website     Full Stack Developer     Employment
Feb 2014 - Jan 2017
Transportation

  • I used PHP to build the backend of the URTA website. (Uganda Road Transporters Association)
  • I used HTML, CSS, Javascript to build the frontend of the website.

Skills used: PHP, JavaScript, CSS, HTML


Hawthorne IT Solutions     All company projects     Linux / AWS system admin     Employment
Dec 2013 - Feb 2014
Technology

  • I deployed company projects to AWS (Amazon Web Services)
  • I configured the AWS EC2 instances running Linux CentOS.
  • I monitored company applications running on AWS.
  • I made recommendations for future upgrades.

Skills used: AWS, Linux



Education

Makerere University    B.sc Information Technology  (Information Technology)
Aug 2009 - Jun 2013

Courses

Programming Methodology I    Makerere University
Aug 2009 - Dec 2009
Skills learnt: C++, C
Programming Methodology II    Makerere University
Jan 2010 - May 2010
Skills learnt: Java
Introduction to Internet Programming    Makerere University
Jan 2010 - May 2010
Skills learnt: PHP, HTML, JavaScript, MySQL, CSS
Database Management Systems    Makerere University
Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
Skills learnt: MySQL, Postgres
Integrative Programming and Technologies    Makerere University
Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
Skills learnt: XML, REST, SOAP
Electronic Commerce    Makerere University
Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
Skills learnt: Magento, Wordpress, Paypal API
Web Systems and Technologies I    Makerere University
Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
Skills learnt: ASP.NET
System Analysis & Design    Makerere University
Jan 2011 - Apr 2011
Skills learnt: Decentralized Systems, Distributed Systems
System Administration    Makerere University
Jan 2011 - May 2011
Skills learnt: Linux
Computer Networks and Data    Makerere University
Jan 2011 - May 2011
Skills learnt: TCP/IP
Operating Systems    Makerere University
Jan 2011 - May 2011
Skills learnt: Windows, Linux
Human Computer Interaction    Makerere University
Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
Skills learnt: UI Design, Interaction Design, UX Design, UX Research
Web Systems and Technologies II    Makerere University
Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
Skills learnt: Web Hosting, WebSockets
Software Engineering for Internet Applications    Makerere University
Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
Skills learnt: Product Lifecycle Management, Agile, SCRUM
System Integration and Architecture    Makerere University
Jan 2012 - May 2012
Skills learnt: MVC, REST, WebSockets
Information Assurance and Security    Makerere University
Jan 2012 - May 2012
Skills learnt: Security, Cyber Security

Client Reviews

LD Talent:    
Implemented a number of features well. Became busy later but informed us accordingly. Returned to implement minification which other developers could not figure out. Implemented it successfully.