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Samson Arita

Samson Arita

Freelance Software Developer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Software Engineer | Data Scientist | Big Data Engineer | Unicorn

  • Education

    • University of Michigan - School of Information

      2020 - 2021
      Master's degree Master of Applied Data Science Incomplete

    • University of Michigan

      2019 - 2019
      Specialization Applied Data Science with Python

    • University of Eastern Africa Baraton

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor of Science - BS Software Engineering

  • Experience

    • Freelance Software Developer - isafari universal ltd

      Jan 2009 - Feb 2011
      Freelance Software Developer

      I was involved in freelance development work where I got to design, develop and move to market various software products over time. Some of these software products are no longer in use.Instances of such works were:Coast Professionals - An online professionals network for the Kenyan Coast ProfessionalsNLOST - A lost items online search tool.UKURASA - An online business profile, map and directory.MUKULIMA - A web and mobile Agricultural products marketing tool for farmers.http://register.copyright.go.ke:8095/kecobo/search.php?k_search=1803 Show less

    • Geothermal Development Company

      Jul 2010 - Aug 2010
      Intern - Software Developer

      Development of around office applications. Software involvement to offer solutions to around office problems.

    • Creafinity Ltd

      Apr 2011 - Jul 2011
      Software Developer

      Development of web applications. Design and development of web applications.Front-end interface design, database and application design.development of sms services using kannel.

    • Cellulant

      Aug 2011 - Jul 2013

      Technical lead to a customer engagement team(mobile commerce). Translating of business requirements, system design, implementation, development and system integrations. Creating and maintaining client’s relationships at a technical involvement. Accentuating sales and marketing on a technical angle. Technical leadership within a cluster of clients. Implementation of mobile commerce systems. Development and maintenance (support escalations) of mobile commerce systems.

      • Technical Lead

        Feb 2012 - Jul 2013

      • Implementation Engineer

        Aug 2011 - Jan 2012

    • MultiMedia Mobile Ltd

      Feb 2013 - Dec 2013
      System Design, Infrastructure and Integrations Consultant

      Design of the cards core services system,Design of a high availability infrastructure,Mobile Money integrations

    • InterIntel Technologies Limited

      May 2013 - now

      Overseeing technology and guiding its activities.Overseeing innovations and guiding its activities.

      • Director - Technology and Innovations

        Jun 2018 - now

      • Technology and Innovations Lead

        May 2013 - Jun 2018

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Samson Arita
      Inter University - University of Eastern Africa, Baraton IT Week projects Exhibition - First Runners Up University of Eastern Africa Baraton Jun 2011
    • Awarded to Samson Arita
      Inter University - University of Eastern Africa, Baraton IT Week projects Exhibition - Overall Winner University of Eastern Africa Baraton Feb 2010

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Water Hackathon

      Issued by Random Hacks of Kindness on Oct 2011
      Random Hacks of KindnessAssociated with Samson Arita

    • Redcross Hackathon

      Issued by Random Hacks of Kindness on Jun 2011
      Random Hacks of KindnessAssociated with Samson Arita

    • ICT4D Awareness

      Issued by University of Eastern Africa, Baraton on Jan 2009
      University of Eastern Africa, BaratonAssociated with Samson Arita