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Nairobi, Kenya

Andela extends engineering teams with world-class software developers. We recruit the most talented developers on the African continent, shape them into technical leaders, and place them as full-time distributed team members with companies that range from Microsoft and IBM to dozens of high-growth startups. Backed by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, GV (Google Ventures) and Spark Capital, Andela is building the next generation of global technology leaders.

Kisumu, Kenya

During my attachment period I worked in a busy biosafety level III Tuberculosis laboratory. I gained experience in the following areas:• Manual and electronic reception of TB samples.• Sample processing for initiation of solid and liquid cultures and smear preparation.• Work-up on negative and positive cultures.• Drug susceptibility testing.• Record keeping and documentation.• Filing and specimen archival.• Performing gene Xpert (TB PCR diagnosis)• Laboratory… Show more During my attachment period I worked in a busy biosafety level III Tuberculosis laboratory. I gained experience in the following areas:• Manual and electronic reception of TB samples.• Sample processing for initiation of solid and liquid cultures and smear preparation.• Work-up on negative and positive cultures.• Drug susceptibility testing.• Record keeping and documentation.• Filing and specimen archival.• Performing gene Xpert (TB PCR diagnosis)• Laboratory safety and good laboratory practice. Show less

Software Engineering, Full Stack Web Development

Acquired skills in both front-end and back-end software development. Developed applications in Python, using Django and Flask frameworks.

Software Development, Computer Science

Learnt to build real life web applications using javascript and styling with HTML and CSS

Bachelor’S Degree, Bachelor Of Science In Biotechnology, Second Class Honors Upper Division

Activities and Societies: A member of the Kenya Red Cross Club. Participated in blood donation events. Exceptional performance.

High School

Activities and Societies: An active member of the Environmental, Wild Life, Straight Talk and Mathematics clubs. - Active member.