DW

Full-Stack Engineer

React • TypeScript • Node.js • AWS • WordPress

7+ years building scalable web and mobile platforms serving 10,000+ users across fin-tech, transport, and ed-tech. Specialized in high-performance UIs, microservices architecture, and cloud deployments.

Years Experience
7+
Users Served
10K+
Uptime
99.9%

About Me

Code

Experienced full-stack engineer with 7+ years building and scaling high-traffic platforms in fin-tech, transport, and ed-tech. Specializes in React, TypeScript, and Node.js, with expertise in AI integration, accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA), and performance optimization. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, CI/CD automation, and deploying scalable systems on AWS.

Core Skills _/
ReactReact Native (Expo)TypeScriptJavaScript (ES6+)Redux ToolkitZustandTailwind CSSChakra UIShadcnNode.jsExpress.jsREST APIsGraphQLWebSocketsSocket.IOAuthentication & AuthorizationMicroservicesAPI GatewayServerless ArchitectureMicroservicesAWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, CloudFront, RDS, SNS, VPC)DockerKubernetes (basic)CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Expo EAS)TerraformPostgreSQLMongoDBMySQLRealmJestReact Testing LibraryStorybookA/B TestingUsability TestingGitGitHubAgile (Scrum, Kanban)TDDCode ReviewDesign SystemsPerformance OptimizationAI IntegrationAccessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA)Cross-Functional Team LeadershipAWS DeploymentCI/CD AutomationScalable SystemsCloud / DevOpsDatabasesTesting / QualityTools & Practices

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science
Maharishi International University2024 - 2027
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Makerere University2015 -2019

Technical Skills

⚛️frontend

React
React Native
TypeScript
Next.js
Redux Toolkit
Tailwind CSS
Styled Components

⚙️backend

Node.js
Express.js
REST APIs
GraphQL
Microservices
WebSockets
Socket.IO

🗄️database

MongoDB
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Firebase

☁️cloud

AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, VPC)
Docker
CI/CD
GitHub Actions

Work Experience

💼 Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU)
  • Drove 35% faster feature delivery by leading 3-engineer team through React best practices and structured code review processes.
  • Shipped 4 core audit workflow modules serving 500+ certified accountants with 99.2% uptime and zero critical bugs.
  • Reduced data loss incidents by 90% implementing offline-sync capabilities and AWS S3 cloud storage integration.
  • Accelerated audit completion time by 25% building AI-assisted validation workflows using DeepSeek API integration.
  • Improved compliance tracking efficiency by 40% architecting regulatory dashboard with real-time analytics and multi-format exports.
  • 💼 Refactory - Freude Gizmo (Japan)
  • Increased mobile conversion rates by 28% building accessible, WCAG 2.1 AA-compliant UIs with React and TypeScript.
  • Boosted file upload success rate by 40% re-engineering Node.js services with AWS S3 pre-signed URLs.
  • Cut state-management bugs by 30% migrating from Context API to Redux Toolkit across 12 feature modules.
  • Reduced API calls by 35% implementing TanStack Query and GraphQL, decreasing monthly server costs by $2,400.
  • Accelerated junior developer productivity by 45% through mentoring on design patterns and GraphQL optimization techniques.
  • 💼 Service Cops Limited
  • Scaled mobile platform to 5,000+ active users maintaining 4.6-star rating through performance-optimized React Native architecture.
  • Reduced bandwidth consumption by 45% architecting GraphQL API layer with Apollo Server for efficient data fetching.
  • Processed $500K+ monthly payments with 20% higher success rate integrating Mastercard Payment Gateway SDK.
  • Cut app latency by 35% implementing offline-first caching strategy with Redux Persist and Apollo Client.
  • Increased user engagement by 25% building real-time WebSocket notifications with GraphQL subscriptions and AWS SNS.
  • 💼 Ridex Technologies
  • Built ride-sharing platform handling 3,000+ concurrent users and 15,000+ MAU with 99.9% uptime using React Native.
  • Improved ETA accuracy by 20% integrating Google Maps SDK and Firebase real-time location tracking.
  • Reduced executive reporting time by 50% delivering analytics dashboards with React and D3.js visualizations.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction scores by 18% implementing Socket.IO real-time chat for driver-rider communication.
  • Decreased server response time by 40% optimizing Node.js API endpoints through query optimization and caching strategies.
  • 💼 Galaxy FM & Howwe Media House
  • Enhanced site performance by 50% customizing WordPress themes with optimized JavaScript and asset compression techniques.
  • Enabled 1,000+ concurrent listeners by implementing WebRTC live-streaming functionality with 99% stream reliability.
  • Increased organic traffic by 40% redesigning mobile-responsive site with SEO optimization and reduced bounce rate by 25%.
  • Improved content delivery speed by 35% implementing CDN integration and lazy-loading strategies across media-heavy pages
  • Featured Projects

    AI Resume Analyzer

    React, Zustand, Tailwind, Node.js, OpenAI GPT4

    Resume-scoring web app with automated skill extraction and real-time AI feedback

    Kids Learning App

    React Native, Realm, Redux, Node.js

    Offline-first education app with context-aware learning paths serving 200+ students

    Transtel E-Commerce

    React, Node.js, MongoDB, AWS

    Full-stack platform with 40% improved order-processing performance

    Let's Connect

    Currently pursuing Master's in Computer Science and open to exciting opportunities

    📍 Currently based in Dracut, MA | Open to remote hybrid / on-site opportunities