Results-driven Senior Full-stack Software Engineer with 9 years of experience. Expertise in Node.js, Python, Django, microservices, and cloud technologies. Proven track record in leading teams, optimizing workflows, and driving efficiency. Committed to delivering high-quality, scalable web applications. Passionate about leveraging emerging technologies to achieve business objectives.
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Thomas Alexander Kidumbuyo
Edmonton,Alberta
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Wassha
Technical lead
02.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Refactored code, reducing daily alerts by 95% and enabling engineers to focus on productive tasks
- Decreased response time per transaction by 1 minute and reduced peak-hour load by half by redesigning payment services using Kafka
- Developed CI/CD pipeline, reducing feature delivery time by 25% and ensuring zero downtime during deployments.
- Supervised architecture, design and implementation of company-wide platforms and applications
Smart Africa Group, SAG
Full-stack Software Engineer
11.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Dar-es-salaam, TZ, Created client dashboard for an online newspaper platform, streamlining subscription management
- Mentored junior engineers for skill enhancement and team productivity.
- Collaborated with in-house web designers to create sleek and innovative UI design
Political Data International
Full-stack Software Engineer
06.2021 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Led the integration of two software systems after a company acquisition
- Developed software used for polling for 2022 United States senate elections.
- Developed complex software and systems deploying one or more programming languages
Amplify Marketing
Technical Lead
06.2019 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Dar-es-salaam, TZ, Developed a marketing data collection and campaign management app from scratch
- Managed a team of 6 engineers, leading to the successful acquisition of six major data collection contracts.
- Researched and adopted new technologies to add value to existing offerings
Maps, The Creative Company
Software Developer
08.2018 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Dar-es-salaam, TZ, Created software solutions for diverse clients across various industries
- Provided onboarding training, consultation, and customer support services.
Plus TV
Head of Digital
05.2016 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Oversaw all of the company’s online presence, built websites, blogs, and managed online interactions.
Setup Tanzania
Software Engineer
02.2014 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Dar-es-salaam, TZ, Created a music streaming app for Wasafi music.
Education
St. Joseph College of EngineeringDar Es Salaam
Bachelor of Electrical And Electronics Engineering from Electrical And Electronics Engineering
University Overview
Dar-es-salaam Institute of TechnologyDar-es-salaam
Bachelor of Computer Engineering from Computer Engineering
University Overview
Skills
- Backend: Nodejs, Python, Django, Express, Nestjs, Apache Kafka, Microservice Architecture
- Frontend: Angular, React, HTML, CSS, SCSS, Android(Java), Flutter
- DevOps and Infrastructure: AWS (EKS, S3, EC2, Elastic Beanstalk, ECS, ECR, Route 53), Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Pulumi, GitHub Actions
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Elastic Search, Firebase
- Soft skills: Excellent Communication, Problem Solver, Effective Team Management, Collaborative Team Player
Timeline
Technical lead
Wassha
02.2023 - Current
Full-stack Software Engineer
Smart Africa Group, SAG
11.2022 - 01.2023
Full-stack Software Engineer
Political Data International
06.2021 - 11.2022
Technical Lead
Amplify Marketing
06.2019 - 06.2021
Software Developer
Maps, The Creative Company
08.2018 - 06.2019
Head of Digital
Plus TV
05.2016 - 08.2018
Software Engineer
Setup Tanzania
02.2014 - 05.2016
St. Joseph College of Engineering
Bachelor of Electrical And Electronics Engineering from Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Dar-es-salaam Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Computer Engineering from Computer Engineering
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