Resume

Summary

Peter Kabunyi

A passionate, highly motivated and skilled professional with a passion for designing, developing, and implementing innovative software solutions. With a strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices, I have a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget. I possess excellent leadership, problem-solving skills and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

  • Nairobi, Kenya
  • +254 789 618 455
  • pwkabunyi@gmail.com

Education

Master of Science in Software Engineering

Sep 2022 - Present

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)

Currently in the 2nd academic year. The programme consists of twelve taught course units and a thesis.

IT Project Management

Jan - April, 2021

UNICAF University - Professional Development Division

Successfully completed a course in management of ICT projects.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology

Sept 2012 - Dec 2016

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)

Earned a Second Class Honors (Upper Division)

Professional Experience

Technology Consultant

Jan 2020 - Present

Silver Palace Ltd

In this role, I advise organizations on how to leverage technology to achieve their business objectives, overcome challenges and optimize their business processes. I work closely with software engineering teams, providing leadership to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, with the goal of ensuring that software development efforts are in line with broader organizational strategies. My work generally entails:

  • Technology Leadership (Software Engineering Teams, Client Implementation Teams)
  • Needs Assessment (Client Consultation, Needs Analysis)
  • Strategic Planning (Technology Strategy, Roadmap Creation)
  • Technology Selection (Vendor Assessment, System Integration)
  • Project Management (Project Oversight, Risk Management)
  • Solution Design (Architectural Design, Customization)
  • Change Management (Change Implementation, Training)
  • Performance Analysis (Monitoring and Evaluation, Optimization)
  • Client Education (Knowledge Transfer, Strategic Guidance)
  • Communication (Stakeholder Engagement, Documentation)

Software Engineer

Jan 2017 - Present

Silver Palace Ltd

As a Software Engineer, my role entailed:

  • Design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance of software applications and systems.
  • Conversion of customer and product requirements into logical and well-performing software
  • Collaborating with internal business partners to compile requirements, build prototypes and design complex solutions to current and expected software demands.
  • Preparation and presentation of technical data & reports to management, customers and project teams.
  • Outlining specifications and performance requirements and working with the quality assurance team to fully test all software modules.
  • Modification and creation of customized and standard software applications in line with software engineering best practices and standards.
  • Automation, maintenance and optimization of systems and software infrastructure for clients.

Software Development Intern

May 2015 - Aug 2015

Jambopay

As a Software Development Intern, my role entailed:

  • Software Requirements Gathering.
  • Design & development of software modules in collaboration with senior software engineers.
  • System testing & debuging
  • Writing system, API and other technical documentation.

Technical Skills

Programming

Java, Python, PHP, JavaScript; HTML, CSS.

Proficiencies

Web Applications Development, Mobile Applications Development, Database Design, Database Management, API Design.

Frameworks

Laravel, Codeigniter, Bootstrap.

Databases

MySQL & MSSQL databases.

Build and Version Control

Git and GitHub.