sammy magucha

Mr

nairobi, Kenya

Summary

I am someone who thrives on motivation and self-drive. When I set my sights on a goal, I channel my energy into achieving it, no matter how challenging the path may be. My hard-working nature is a fundamental part of who I am.
Initiative is my middle name. I don't wait for opportunities to knock; I go out and create them. Whether it's at work or in my personal projects, I take the lead and make things happen. Learning is my passion. The thrill of acquiring new knowledge and skills is something I actively seek out, as it keeps me adaptable and open to innovation.

Taking responsibility for my mistakes is non-negotiable.

Coding is my playground, where my creativity and logic converge. It's more than a skill – it's a way for me to shape the digital world, bringing my ideas to life through lines of code.

In a nutshell, I am a motivated, self-driven individual who loves to work hard, take initiative, embrace learning, own up to my mistakes, and find my true expression in the world of coding.

Languages:

English, Swahili

Favorite Python Packages:

django

Experience

• Designed the web application using python on django web framework pattern to make it extensible and flexible.
• Used the Model View controller (MVC) framework to build modular andmaintainable applications
• building reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Developed scalable applications using Django framework.
•  Wrote and executed various MYSQL database queries from python using Python-MySQL connector and MySQL dB package.
• Maintained and improved the security level of data.
•  Responsible for security standard implementation and data protection.
• Worked with millions of database records on a daily basis, finding common errors and bad data patterns and fixing them.
•  Generated various report using Python Report lab and sent to Business users to improve their decision making.
• Utilized PyUnit, the Python unit test framework for testing the functionality of the application.
• Involved in front-end designing using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap.
•  Operated all the user side validation using JavaScript and AJAX.
• Responsible for debugging and troubleshooting the web application.
• Involved in entire lifecycle of the project

Skills

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Backend Development, Celery, Django, Django REST Framework, Docker, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), GraphQL, Gunicorn, Heroku, JavaScript, MySQL, NumPy, Pandas, PostgreSQL, Test-Driven Development, Web Development