David Cheptegei

David Cheptegei

Engineering Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Electrical Engineer | Computer Engineer | Full-stack developer

  • Education

    • Grand Valley State University

      2025 - 2026
      Master's degree Electrical and Computer Engineering
    • Columbia University

      2022 - 2023
      Certificate Full-stack Web development
    • Moringa School

      2020 - 2020
      Professional Certificate Computer Software Engineering
    • Grand Valley State University

      2024 - 2029
      Bachelor of Science in Engineering Computer Engineering
    • Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

      2013 - 2018
      Mining and mineral processing engineering Mining and Mineral Engineering
  • Experience

    • Ministry of Mining & Petroleum

      Aug 2018 - Jan 2019
      Engineering Intern

      ❋ Collaborated on maintaining and organizing mineral exploration records.❋ Conducted mineral testing using XRF machines and collected geological data across regions.

    • SRG Minerals and Metals

      Feb 2019 - Sept 2021
      Mining Consultant

      ❋ Advised on market trends and vendor strategies, minimizing investment risks.❋ Conducted sample collection and analysis to ensure quality standards.❋ Negotiated pricing and delivery terms, optimizing capital expenditure.

    • Snipper Security

      Nov 2021 - Nov 2022
      Software Engineer

      ❋ Collaborated with teams to write codes using Python, C++, and JavaScript.❋ Ensured security, scalability, and performance of backend systems.❋ Designed, developed, and optimized server-side logic, databases, and APIs.

    • Africarat Limited

      Dec 2022 - Feb 2024
      Software Engineer

      ❋ Implemented MongoDB for data storage and retrieval processes.❋ Developed and executed test cases to ensure software quality.❋ Designed innovative solutions and collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop software solutions.❋ Mentored junior developers, facilitating technical and professional growth.

    • Grand Valley State University

      Nov 2024 - now
      Engineering Laboratory Technician

      ❋ Setting up test circuits, calibrating test equipment, and maintaining inventory of lab supplies.❋ Assisting students with data measurements, entry, and analysis.❋ Troubleshooting electrical faults and reporting potential issues to the lead technician.❋ Ensuring safety and reporting safety concerns to the supervising technician.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Coding Boot Camp

      Columbia Engineering
      Nov 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Verified International Academic Qualifications

      World Education Services
      Jun 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • The Build Fellowship

      The Build Fellowship by Open Avenues
      May 2025
  • Volunteer Experience

    • facilitating a curriculum development workshop on climate and water smart courses in the curricula of the Eldoret National Polytechnic and Egerton University.

      Issued by MDF in collaboration with the AERES University of Applied Sciences on Feb 2021
      MDF in collaboration with the AERES University of Applied SciencesAssociated with David Cheptegei