Cv | David Macharia Mwangi

CODING EXPERIENCE

Full-Stack
Developer

2021
Personal project

Implemented an online sneaker selling platform

Project
Co-Lead

Nov - Dec 2020
Remote

Successfully co-lead a team of 5 into the East African UNODC(United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime) hackathon where we built Citizen - a decentralized mobile appliaction built on top of the Celo Blockchain to track procurement funds as well as government projects.

Project
Lead

Sep 2020
Remote

Ran point in building ZaoBora - an online platform and community that directly connects farmers with potential retailers and consumers; for the Andela sponsored BuildForSDG hackathon.

Frontend
Developer

2019
Eastleigh, Nairobi

Designed and implemented the front-end of an e-commerce platform that would open up an online market for the existing traders in Eastleigh as well as other regions in the country

EDUCATION

Andela Fellowship
Bootcamp

December 2018
Andela HQ, Nairobi

During this fast-paced Bootcamp, I was able to explore the Software Development process through collaborating in teams in building and launching a meetup application whilst demystifiying related concepts such as Version Control, Continuous Integration and Continuous Development.

Besides Bootcamp, other skills I have gained in the field through engaging myself in tech communities, guided research, mentorship and practical experience

SKILLS

Coding

Proficient in: Javascript, Python, Version Control, object-oriented programming

Experience in: Flask, Django, Express, React, Redux, SQL, Bootstrap, CSS & HTML, Sass

Editing & Prototyping Software

Adobe XD, Figma (beginner)

Project Management

Tools - Pivotal tracker, Trello

Skills - Agile methodology(CI & CD)

Languages

English (Conversational), Swahili

VOLUNTEER WORK

DevFest 2019

October 2019
Nairobi, KE

Participated as a volunteer in the GDG DevFest 2019 - one of the biggest tech events in Kenya, tasked with ensuring rooms were available for the various sessions for that day, gifting attendees with goodie bags and badges while welcoming everyone and ensuring the event was successful.

buildForSDG hackathon

Aug 2020
Remote

Participated as an active mentor in the 2020 buildForSDG online hackathon, where I helped empower learners build out projects in-line with the Software Development Goals by helping them navigate through the program and providing any necessary technical guidance.