Peter Chencha

Software Engineer

Nairobi, Kenya

Summary

Engineer with a passion for building great products that make people's lives easier with a demonstrated history of working in the software industry. Strong professional skilled in, Product management, API development and Front-end development.

Languages:

English, Swahili

Favorite Python Packages:

pytest, pillow,

Experience

Principal Engineer | RIDESAFE AFRICA.

AUG 2019 – PRESENT

Ridesafe Africa is a technology company offering real time emergency solutions to the public motorbike sector in the event of an accident. We provide a platform where we seamlessly link the injured rider and the medical service provider and ensure the rider receives quality care while the medical service provider ensured compensation.

My role includes but not limited to:

1. Coordinating and organizing technical tasks.
2. Managing technology budgets and time frames.
3. Provides effective strategic direction to the various technology teams.
4. Build, manage, and validate a technology roadmap for our products.
5. Front-end development using Angular.
6. Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to develop and iterate on
   workflows and product features.
7. Back-end development using python/Django.

Technical Team Lead | ADRIAN KENYA LTD.

JAN 2019 – AUG 2019

Adrian is Africa’s leading EPC (Engineering procurement and construction) solution and service provider and also a reliable system integrator in provision of Telecommunication, Civil Works, ICT & Power solutions.

My role includes but not limited to:

1. Coordinating and organizing technical tasks.
2. API development with python and Django framework
3. Front end development with angular.
4. Continuously improve the effectiveness of the development team through advancing the development pipeline, tools and software development practices.

Software Engineer | IHUB SOFTWARE CONSULTING.

JULY 2018 – JAN 2019

iHub Software Consulting designs and builds software solutions for startups, corporates, and NGOs.

Duties participated in included:

1. Back-end development, PHP with La-ravel framework.
2. Front end development with angularjs.
3. Design thinking exercises.
4. Evaluate and improve existing products and solutions, by researching new and alternate technologies and designs.

Skills

AngularJS, Backend Development, Django, Django REST Framework, Docker, Flask, Git, Nginx, PostgreSQL