Felix Runye

Experience

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  Craft Silicon Limited

  May 2016 - Sept 2016

  Intern And Junior Software Engineer

  Roles and Responsibilities:🧪 Software Testing:Conducted comprehensive testing of software developed within the organization, ensuring the identification and resolution of bugs, resulting in a 15% improvement in software reliability.👩‍💻 Collaboration with Developers:Collaborated closely with experienced developers, actively participating in the creation of mobile and desktop software solutions and gaining practical knowledge in software development methodologies.Key Achievements:🚀 Hands-on Learning and Skill Development:Actively engaged in learning and applying software development principles, resulting in the acquisition of key skills in mobile and desktop software solutions creation.🔄 Process Improvement and Bug Resolution:Played a vital role in the testing process, contributing to process improvement initiatives, and efficiently resolving software bugs, leading to a 20% reduction in post-deployment issues.👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing:Successfully collaborated with the development team, fostering a knowledge-sharing environment and contributing to a 15% increase in team collaboration and cohesion.📈 Professional Development:Demonstrated a commitment to professional development by actively participating in hands-on projects and learning opportunities, showcasing a continuous learning mindset.🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration:Engaged in cross-functional collaboration with developers, gaining exposure to diverse perspectives and methodologies, resulting in a holistic understanding of the software development life cycle. Show less

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  KodiPay Limited

  Jan 2017 - Nov 2021

  Co-Founder & Software Engineer

  Kodipay is a rental payment solution company aimed at making it easier to manage rental payments.Key Achievements:🎨 Lead in design and UX :Led the redesign of the website, resulting in a 30% increase in user engagement and a 20% improvement in overall user satisfaction.🛠️ Development of Projects:Successfully managed and facilitated various development projects, ensuring on-time delivery and achieving a 15% improvement in project efficiency.👩‍💻 Managing Development Team:Established and managed a cross-functional development team, fostering a collaborative environment that led to a 25% increase in team productivity.🚀 App Development:Spearheaded the development of applications, including a main full-stack web application using Laravel, resulting in a 40% increase in user interactions and a 25% growth in user base.🗄️ Database and Server Management:Efficiently managed website databases and servers, reducing downtime by 20% and optimizing system performance.👥 Team Collaboration and Leadership:Implemented strong leadership in fostering team collaboration, resulting in a 30% improvement in overall team morale and cohesion.🌐 Full-Stack Web Application Development:Developed the main full-stack web application using Laravel and Flutter, achieving 20,000+ active users and a 40% increase in user retention.📱 Mobile Application Development:Created an easy-to-use mobile application using Flutter, resulting in 30,000+ downloads and a 20% month-over-month user growth.📊 App for Business Insight:Developed a web application for business insight using React, leading to a 25% improvement in data visualization and analytics, contributing to a 15% increase in client satisfaction.🏆 Client Acquisition and Solution Implementation:Acquired new business through networking and stewardship, winning the bid for Cytonn Investments and providing a working solution for their customers, resulting in a 20% increase in annual revenue. Show less

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  Qaswar Technology Limited

  Apr 2019 - Dec 2020

  Lead Developer & Independent Consultant

  Key Achievements:🏛️ Design and Development of Mandera County Revenue Collection System:Led the design and development of a robust revenue collection system for Mandera County, streamlining the collection process and reducing processing time by 80%.📲 USSD App development:Developed the USSD system for county collections, resulting in increased accessibility and user engagement.🌐 Land and Parking Management:Created APIs for efficient Land and Parking Management, enhancing data interoperability and reducing data retrieval time by 30%.🔒 Role, Permissions, and User Matrix Creation (ACL):Implemented a role-based access control (ACL) system, improving data security and reducing unauthorized access incidents by 100%.📊 Receipt Designs:Designed and implemented report and receipt layouts for the county, improving document clarity and reducing processing errors by 15%.🧪 Testing and debugging:Conducted thorough testing, debugging, and integration of the system, resulting in a 25% reduction in post-launch issues and improved system reliability.🌐 Development of Web Applications:Developed over 10 full-stack web applications, processing and analyzing data from various clients, leading to a 30% improvement in data processing efficiency.👥 Collaboration:Collaborated with the managers, developers, and QA to solve problems, create testing methods, and implement best practices, enhancing overall team efficiency by 20%.🚀 Optimization of Complaint Handling Process:Optimized the company's complaint-handling process by delivering highly efficient app-based solutions, reducing resolution time by 30%.🚨 Unit and Load Testing:Conducted unit and load testing for high-profile customer-facing applications, reducing the system failure rate by 70%.👨‍💻 Supervision of Version Control System (VCS):Supervised the version control system on customer code bases, ensuring code consistency and reducing code conflicts by 25%. Show less

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  Solutech Limited

  May 2021 - Dec 2023

  Responsibilities🎯 Departmental Leadership: Inspiring a culture of innovation and collaboration within the backend development team.📊 Resource Management: Overseeing resource allocation, workload distribution, and project assignments.🔄 Process Optimization: Implementing and optimizing development processes for increased efficiency.🎯 Technology Strategy: Developing and executing the technology strategy aligned with business objectives.🤝 Cross-functional: Collaborating with other department heads and stakeholders for seamless integration.📈 Performance Monitoring: Establishing and monitoring KPIs for the backend department, implementing strategies for improvement.💼 Budget Management: Managing the budget for backend development, ensuring cost-effective resource utilization. collaboration Show less Solutech is a company that helps other companies sell more and more efficiently by leveraging powerful insights to make data-driven decisions.Roles and Responsibilities:🚀 Technical Leadership: Guiding and mentoring junior engineers, providing expertise in software development.🔧 Backend Development: Leading the design, development, and maintenance of robust and scalable backend systems.🔄 Code Review and Quality Assurance: Ensuring code quality, adherence to coding standards, and implementing automated testing.💡 Problem Solving: Analyzing complex technical problems and proposing innovative solutions.🌐 Technology Stack Mastery: Staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Show less

  • Head of Department

    Mar 2022 - Dec 2023

  • Senior Software Engineer

    May 2021 - Mar 2022
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  Nakili Kenya

  Jan 2024 - now

  Co-Founder & CTO

  As Co-founder and CTO of Nakili, I lead the technology vision and strategy for our innovative platform that is transforming service delivery industry. With a focus on building scalable, secure, and user-centric solutions, I oversee all aspects of product development, from ideation to deployment. My role involves guiding a talented engineering team, ensuring seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies, and driving continuous innovation to meet our business goals. At Nakili, we are dedicated to solving real-world challenges and delivering exceptional value to our customers. Show less