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I Initiated and managed open-source projects from conception to completion, including defining projectgoals, recruiting team members, and overseeing development and testingCollaborated with other developers and project contributors to design, develop and maintain software applications, libraries, and tools that are open for public use.Led a team of developers and community contributors to ensure timely delivery of high-quality code,while also fostering a positive and collaborative work environmentContributed to open-source projects by identifying and fixing bugs, writing new features, improving documentation, and providing technical support to users.Coordinated with stakeholders to gather feedback and requirements, and incorporated theminto project planning and developmentParticipated in code reviews, testing, and quality assurance processes to ensure that code is clean, well-documented, and meets project standards.Conducted code reviews and implemented best practices to ensure high code quality andmaintainabilityMaintained project documentation and communicated project progress and updates to stakeholders.Contributed code and improvements to open-source projects, while also supporting and mentoring other contributors in the community.

Collaborated with other developers and project contributors to design, develop and maintain software applications, libraries, and tools that are open for public useContributed to open-source projects by identifying and fixing bugs, writing new features, improving documentation, and providing technical support to usersParticipated in code reviews, testing, and quality assurance processes to ensure that code is clean, well-documented, and meets project standardsCommunicated with the community of users and contributors through mailing lists, forums, and other online platforms, responding to questions, providing guidance, and building relationships with usersDemonstrated expertise in programming languages, development tools, and platforms used in open-source development, as well as an understanding of licensing and legal issues related to open-source softwareDemonstrated a passion for open-source development, a commitment to collaboration and knowledge sharing, and a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and techniques.

Managed the development of open-source software by overseeing the project's roadmap, creating and assigning tasks, and setting development goals.Collaborated with contributors, including developers, designers, and testers, to ensure that the project progressed smoothly and that everyone was working towards the same goals.Wrote and reviewed code contributions to ensure that the code was of high quality and adhered to best practices.Tested and debugged the software to ensure that it was stable and performed as expected.Managed the release process, including planning and coordinating releases, creating release notes, and ensuring that the software was properly documented.

I was responsible for promoting products and services to potential customers, and my duties included:- Conducting market research and identifying potential customers for the company's products and services.- Developing and implementing marketing strategies to increase sales and meet revenue targets.- Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, and addressing their needs and concerns promptly.- Coordinating sales activities, including scheduling appointments, making presentations, and following up with customers.- Maintaining accurate records of sales, customer interactions, and market trends.- Collaborating with other departments, such as production, finance, and customer service, to ensure timely delivery of products and services and to resolve customer issues.- Participating in trade shows, conferences, and other events to promote the company's products and services.- Staying up-to-date with industry trends, competitor activities, and market changes, and adjusting marketing strategies accordingly.Through these duties, I was able to successfully increase sales revenue and build lasting relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Oversaw the technical production of all church services and events, ensuring that all audio, video, and lighting elements were functioning properly.Trained and managed production team members by scheduling and delegating tasks and managing their performance.Maintained and repaired audio, video, and lighting equipment as needed, and ensured that equipment was properly stored and secured.Planned and executed audio and visual elements for church events, working closely with the administration to create and execute audio and visual elements for special church events such as concerts or conferences.My Key Highlight was during the pandemic where I headed the team in completely digitizing the services, programs and content. Developed an online vote tallying system for the congregants to follow the vote count during the church elections.

Providing administrative support: Like any other organization, the Kenya Red Cross also hasadministrative needs. I was tasked with tasks such as data entry, filing, organizing events, andcoordinating with other departments.Although my primary role was to assist with the equipment and communication channels I had aprevious history of working with humanitarian organization as a scout and this made me get assignedother roles:Assisting in responding to emergencies and disasters: The Kenya Red Cross is often at the forefrontof emergency response efforts in the country. I assisted in various capacities, including helping todistribute aid and relief supplies, offering emotional support to affected individuals and communities,and participating in search and rescue operations.Supporting community health initiatives: The Kenya Red Cross also runs various health programsaimed at improving the health and well-being of communities across the country. I helped with taskssuch as conducting health education sessions, assisting in vaccination campaigns, and carrying outbasic health screenings.Participating in fundraising activities: The Kenya Red Cross relies on donations to fund its activities. Iassisted with fundraising activities such as organizing charity events, creating social media campaigns,and soliciting donations from individuals and corporations. Also supplying the donnation tins to retailstores and supermarkets and having an inventory of all of them and picking them up promptly.Assisting with youth programs: The Kenya Red Cross runs various youth programs aimed at developingleadership skills and empowering young people to become agents of change. I assisted with tasks suchas organizing youth events, leading youth clubs, and facilitating training sessions.

Best seller for six conservative months in the outlet. Won several awards for my achievements. Most pre-orders achieved for the Oppo F5 (13 pre-orders).

Developed and delivered training programs for new and existing sales staff on product knowledge, sales techniques, and customer service skills.Assessed the training needs of the sales team to ensure that they had the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively sell smartphones and other products.Created training materials such as manuals, online courses, and training videos that were easy for the sales staff to understand and implement.Monitored the effectiveness of the training programs and evaluated their impact on sales performance and customer satisfaction.

Generating sales: Meeting sales targets by identifying and pursuing sales opportunities through lead generation, prospecting, and cold calling.Providing excellent customer service: Building strong relationships with customers by providing excellent customer service, and offering solutions to their needs through effective communication and problem-solving skills.Maintaining knowledge of products: Keeping up-to-date with the latest smartphone technology and features, and understanding the company's products and services to provide customers with accurate and relevant information.Contributing to team success: Collaborating with the sales team and other departments to achieve company goals, and participating in team meetings and training to stay informed about new products, sales techniques, and company policies.also Involed in shop management, marchandising and promoter management.

As a front desk sales person, my duties included welcoming customers, answering inquiries, providing product information and suggestions, promoting sales and special offers, handling payments, processing orders and returns, maintaining a clean and organized work environment, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Additionally, I was responsible for keeping up-to-date on product knowledge and changes in inventory, resolving customer complaints or issues, and collaborating with other team members to achieve sales targets and goals.

Providing technical support: Assisting end-users with technical issues related to hardware, software, and network connectivity, troubleshooting problems and escalating them to senior staff when necessary.Performing routine maintenance: Maintaining computer systems, including installing software updates, checking hardware for defects, and creating backup and recovery plans.Contributing to IT projects: Assisting senior IT staff in planning, testing, and implementing IT projects such as software upgrades, network installations, and security improvements.Assisting in documentation: Contributing to IT documentation, including creating technical manuals, documenting procedures, and creating diagrams and charts to explain IT processes

Training on life skills, First aid instructor, Competed in various levels.

Computer related problems. Repair and maintainance. Cybercafe services; managed the enterprise.