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Dennis Nderitu

Dennis Nderitu

Backend Software Engineer

Technology / Internet

Nairobi, Nairobi Area

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I am an IT professional with 3 years of experience in software development with a good foundation in data structures, algorithms,
and web development technologies like Python and JavaScript (ES6). I have the ability to design and implement backend
components for web applications. Skilled in leveraging various technologies, including experience with:
- JavaScript algorithms: Web scraping data from APIs.
- Python: Object-relational mapping for efficient data management.
- JavaScript frameworks: Building interactive applications (e.g., to-do list, queuing system).

Web development
Backend software engineer
Software development
Approximate rate: USD$ 25 per hour

Experience

Software Engineer - Africa Leadership Accelerator (ALX) - August 2022 - October 2023
Key Responsibilities:
○ Implemented control flow structures, functions, pointers, memory management, debugging,
and recursion in C.
○ Configured virtual servers, managed software installations, and utilized Secure Shell (SSH)
for remote server access and command execution.
○ Implemented data structures and algorithms implementations in C. I implemented Singly
Linked List Doubly Linked List Hash Tables Search Algorithms Sorting Algorithms and Binary Trees.
○ Learnt python programming language, any used it to implement: Exception Handling Python
Data Structures Python Test Driven Development Python Inheritance Python Object Relational Mapping.

Gained experience with Agile methodologies and project development cycle.
Key Achievements:
○ Developed a JavaScript algorithm for web scraping data from the Star Wars API, showcasing
data acquisition and automation proficiency.
○ Implemented Python algorithms for object-relational mapping, demonstrating an
understanding of complex data management concepts and backend development skills.
○ Completed diverse personal projects using multiple technologies (JavaScript, Python, Redis),
illustrating initiative, self-driven learning, and adaptability to new tools and technologies.
○ Implemented a project that involved developing a queuing system in javascript and
redis.
○ Developed a replica Airbnb website using Flask, including user interface and core backend
functionalities.

Education

Africa Leadership Accelerator (ALX) - Africa Leadership Group, Nairobi, Kenya
● Software Engineering (August 2022 - October 2023)


Multimedia University of Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya
● Bachelor of Business Information Technology (September 2016 - December 2020)

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