Samuel Kihika Email & Phone Number

Nairobi County, Kenya

Nairobi County, Kenya

Working in the Payments Department as a Software Engineer.

Nairobi County, Kenya

In a team of 3 developers, we devoted time to building software solutions that are in their earliest stage of adoption into the market.-Developed an MVP for the software- Wrote Elixir and JS code for 99% of the product together with the team,-Coordinated the team ensuring we set achievable targets and deadlines while writing great code for software features assigned to me.-Currently working on integrating various payment options that are acceptable in the target market.- Setting up a payment platform from scratch. Involved integrating with M-PESA Daraja API's.-Code review- Setting up CI/CD pipelines with CircleCI to help with merging code, automated test, automated build and deploy to production.- Cloud Server Management

Kenya

As a freelance web developer, I have successfully delivered impactful projects and made valuable contributions to various organizations. Key highlights of my experience include:- Developed, tested, and deployed websites for notable clients, including a SACCO (www.gordassacco.com), Home Ventures Ltd (www.homeventures.co.ke), Betahome Properties (www.betahomeproperties.co.ke), and Hakika Real Estate (www.hakikarealestate.co.ke).- Integrated the M-Pesa payment option into existing software, enhancing the user experience and facilitating seamless transactions.- Mentored entry-level developers and newcomers, sharing knowledge and helping them grow in their careers.- Actively participated in open-source projects on GitHub, contributing to the developer community and engaging with platforms like Stack Overflow and Elixir Forum

Nairobi, Kenya

As a Technical Product Support Specialist at Ezen, an ERP SaaS provider, I made significant contributions to the success and satisfaction of clients. Key highlights of my experience include:- Onboarded and trained hundreds of staff from diverse organizations on the effective utilization of Ezen ERP for their daily tasks.- Developed and maintained the company website and various portals, ensuring a seamless online presence and user experience.- Provided exceptional support to a large user base, resulting in high customer satisfaction rates of 9/10.- Mentored junior and existing Ezen staff, facilitating their successful adoption of new ERP modules.- Led the coordination and oversight of payment integration with five different banks and payment gateways, streamlining financial transactions within the ERP system.