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WILFRED KUNG'U KIMURA

“Everything is designed. Few things are designed well.” - Brian Reed


  • GitHub: Willy-Kimura
  • Current Role: Web Developer
  • City: Nairobi, Kenya

A passionate and experienced technologist, Software Engineer, Graphics Designer, Product & Social Media Manager with a zeal for product innovation and customer-centred experiences. Marking a solid 10+ years of visible experience building great software and working with teams, my passion and enthusiasm to innovate solutions and provide strategic direction empowers my vision to impact positively products, individuals, institutions, and companies at scale.

Happy Clients

Projects

Hours Of Support

Awards

Skills

HTML + CSS + JAVASCRIPT + VUEJS + TAILWIND99%
Web Design & Development100%
Graphics Design + Printing94%
PHP + LARAVEL + MYSQL/POSTGRES94%
Digital Content Marketing95%
Content Creation98%

Interests

Hunting for new products @Producthunt
Gadget reviews & analysis @Youtube
Listening to Tech podcasts @Spotify
Building free & paid apps @GitHub
API Design & Prototyping
Product documentation
Design & Branding
Building businesses

Resume

PROFILE

SUMMARY

Open to remote/hybrid Web developer opportunities (HTML/CSS/JS, Vue), API Development (PHP, Laravel), Product Management & Graphics Design roles to leverage my areas of proficiency and highest potential. Utilizing my passion for contemporary technology stacks, my highest aim is to build innovative solutions that drive progress in MSMEs and companies, with a dedication to contribute to teams in fulfilling organizational goals and achieve business objectives. I am also very eager to embrace fresh challenges for personal growth while actively enhancing company value through the realization of its objectives and visions.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

JAN 2014 - SEP 2017

KCA University, Inoorero University

  • KCA Technology Club Alumnus.
  • Established global recognition through development of free apps.
  • Developed projects for student developers learning how to code.

MIT — Mobile & Web Programming Certificate

SEPT 2014 - DEC 2014

Emobilis Mobile Technology Training Institute

  • Successfully completed Web & Mobile programming course.
  • Authored mobile apps with Java, C#; web apps with HTML/CSS/JS/PHP.
  • Built backend APIs with PHP & USSD-based services.

Professional Experience

Web Developer — Wordpress, Woocomerce, CSS/JS

SEPT 2024 - PRESENT

Arumik Technologies, Nairobi - Remote

  • Designing professional websites for clients, NGOs and corporates.
  • Building ecommerce storefronts for MSMEs and fresh startups.
  • Managing social media accounts for various clients and businesses.
  • Designing brochures, posters, eCards, T-shirts, certificates, e.t.c.

Senior Software Engineer — Laravel, VueJS

APR 2024 - SEPT 2024

Bunifu Technologies, Ngong

  • Building and maintaining mission-critical backend services for Bunifu Go.
  • Managed CI/CD service deployments and product-level integrations.
  • Authored OTP and security middleware for system-wide platform access.
  • Developed and maintained the core service APIs and server infrastructure.
  • Authored live-mapping API and websocket integration service stack.
  • Integrated Laravel Forge for managing the company's DigitalOcean servers and provided real-time deployments with the product's GitHub repositories.

Technical Product Manager

JAN 2022 - MAR 2024

Bunifu Technologies, Remote

  • Manage and oversee the development of Bunifu Framework.
  • Overseeing product deployments.
  • Keeping track of product features and roadmap.
  • Keeping track of bugs and ensuring they are resolved.
  • Guide product documentation - technical and feature docs.
  • Understanding and representing user needs.
  • Monitoring the market and developing technical competitive analyses.
  • Defining a vision for the product.
  • Aligning stakeholders around the vision for the product.
  • Prioritizing product features and capabilities.
  • Ensuring all customer support issues are addressed.

Engineering Consultant

MAY 2023 - OCT 2023

Mevanlix Technologies, Remote

  • Consulted for the development of the startup’s POS solutions software.
  • Built the eCommerce POS Desktop software with MPESA integration, storefront, records management with backend API integration using Django, multi-user authentication, and direct one-on-one interoperability with the tech stack supported by the team.

Software Engineer — C#

APR 2018 - DEC 2021

Bunifu Technologies, Remote

  • Developing customized .NET controls and components.
  • Developing apps targeting various world market segments.
  • Building world-class .NET UI designs and tools.
  • Building a secure client product licensing solution.
  • Provision of technical support for clients globally.
  • Mentoring and training interns within the company.
  • Assumed the role of a Senior Software Engineer for 1½ years.
  • Achievement: Rebuilt the flagship product-stack and revamped its architecture, increasing the product value and in effect the revenue margins YoY (year-on-year).
  • Achievement: Rebuilt the core client licensing system and improved its security, reducing pirated copies of the product and doubling on revenues. There was also a significant price increase from $50 - $249 due to the locked-in security measures.
  • Achievement: Developed open-source .NET libraries for the community which both impacted positively my profile and the company's recognition at the global scale.

Systems Support — FINEXTREME MFI

JAN 2017 - MAY 2017

Lanstar Technologies, Full-time

  • Technical support for the company's flagship software, FinExtreme MFI.
  • Updating & improving the flagship software’s technical documentation.

Services

My Services

Design & Branding

Provision of design & branding services for businesses, groups and individuals. As an all-round digital services professional, the following services are offered: logo design, business cards, letterheads, pamphelets, brochures, posters, gift cards, certificates, t-shirt design & printing, merchandise branding & printing i.e. pens, caps, mugs, T-shirts, jumpers, notebooks, and more. Our approach revolves around understanding your needs and translating that into unique, compelling visual and digital narratives.

Web Design & Hosting

Professional web design services focus on creating visually appealing and user-friendly websites that effectively communicate the brand message. Services include: crafting bespoke website designs tailored to the client's brand and objectives, ensuring websites are mobile-friendly and provide seamless user experiences. I also offer web hosting solutions for individuals, clients and businesses that require hosting for their websites.

Social Media Management

Passionate about helping businesses, brands, and influencers effectively manage their social media platforms. Services in this category include: designing visually appealing and engaging content curating relevant content to keep the audience engaged and informed, ensuring content aligns with the brand's voice and messaging, regularly posting and scheduling content across various platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn), managing day-to-day interactions including responding to comments and messages.

Software Development

My professional experience in developing functional software has led me to engineer agile, performant, robust and scalable software that grows with businesses. Having understood the market dynamics affecting various businesses, I help translate your needs into innovative and cost-effective products designed to suit your exact scope of services, niche, business processes, priorities, and overall goals.

Bulk SMS Solutions

I offer bulk SMS solutions for clients and businesses needing to offer a reliable way of reaching out to their customers. Bulk SMS Solutions provide businesses with a powerful tool to reach their customers directly and efficiently. Offering fast, reliable and cost-effective messaging services, our bulk SMS solutions are ideal for businesses looking to enhance customer engagement, streamline communication, and boost marketing efforts.

Technology Consulting

I offer technology consulting services for businesses with various roles, including: Custom software development, infrastructure planning, security analysis, risk assessment scaling issues, manage and advise on technology tools, competitive tech analysis, and training. As your business grows, technology becomes more important. With consulting, you can transform your current technology usage thereby reducing costs, drive corporate strategy, streamline business processes, develop new talent, inspire innovation, and boost productivity.

Portfolio

Past Works

  • All
  • Apps
  • Websites
  • Designs
recordr-app

Recordr

Professional screen capture for Windows

hmikenya-website

HMI Kenya

Hope Mentorship Initiative Website

github-profile

Github Developer Profile

Fullstack Web Developer | VueJS/Nuxt, TailwindCSS, PHP/Laravel, C#

T-Shirt Design & Printing

T-Shirt Design, Branding & Printing Services

graphics-design

Graphics Design

Design & Printing posters, pamphlets, eCards, and more.

Logo Designs

Crafting exceptional logos and product brands.

Merchandise Printing & Branding

Design, printing, and branding of merchandise

Web Design & Development

Designing & hosting professional websites

Product Design & Branding

Branding products & sticker labels

Contact

Reach Out

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Socials

Phone/WhatsApp

(254) 712-082-798


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