# ERIC NYAMWAYA > Frontend: React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS | Backend: Node.js, Python (Django, Flask), Java (Spring Boot) | Database: PostgreSQL, MongoDB | Cloud: AWS, Google Cloud Location: New York, New York, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/ericnyamwaya ๐Ÿš€ Passionate full-stack software engineer with ๐Ÿฐ+ ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€ of experience designing and developing robust web applications and scalable systems for the tech industry. I specialize in creating seamless user experiences by building and integrating modern front-end and back-end solutions, along with automated deployment pipelines for efficient delivery. ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฆ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐˜€: โ€ข Frontend: ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ HTML, CSS, JavaScript (React, Vue.js, Angular). โ€ข Backend: ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Node.js, Python (Django, Flask), Ruby on Rails, PHP, Java (Spring Boot). โ€ข Databases: ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL), NoSQL (MongoDB, Firebase). โ€ข CI/CD: ๐Ÿ”„ Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, CircleCI. โ€ข Containerization and Orchestration: ๐Ÿณ Docker, Kubernetes. โ€ข RESTful API and GraphQL development for efficient client-server communication. โ€ข Cloud Platforms: โ˜๏ธ AWS, Azure, Google Cloud. ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—›๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜๐˜€: ๐Ÿ“ˆ Spearheaded the redesign of System Partners Limited HMIS platform, increasing user engagement by ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฌ% and boosting data flow by ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ%. ๐Ÿณ Implemented Docker-based containerization and Kubernetes for application deployment, reducing downtime and improving scalability. ๐Ÿ”’ Led the development of a secure and scalable authentication School Management System for Petercrest Academy, improving performance and user retention. ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜€ ๐— ๐—ฒ ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜: ๐ŸŒŸ I am driven by the challenge of solving complex problems with innovative solutions. Iโ€™m particularly excited about opportunities to work on cross-functional teams, leverage cutting-edge technologies like containerization and automation, and create impactful applications that delight users. ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜: ๐Ÿค Want to discuss an exciting project or collaborate on innovative solutions? Check out my GitHub profile: github.com/code-iddih ๐Ÿš€. You can also connect with me on LinkedIn. Letโ€™s create something amazing together! ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Vega IT Jan 2024 โ€“ Present | New York, New York, United States โ€ข Collaborating with team members to establish the technical vision and architecture for scalable software solutions, employing both traditional software development frameworks and low-code tools to meet evolving requirements. โ€ข Building and deploying end-to-end applications using React for dynamic front-end development and JavaScript for back-end functionalities, ensuring the seamless integration of both sides. โ€ข Writing clean, maintainable, and testable code, following best practices, and documented the entire development process to ensure clarity and ease of future development. โ€ข Providing feedback and insights during product roadmap discussions, contributing to the planning and execution of future product features. โ€ข Participating in all stages of the software development lifecycle, from initial design and prototyping to development, testing, and deployment, ensuring high-quality, scalable deliverables. โ€ข Consistently engaging in learning opportunities to stay up to date with industry trends and best practices, enhancing both personal skills and team capabilities. ### Programming Tutor @ Petercrest International School Jan 2024 โ€“ Jan 2024 | Kenya Major Duties: Taught foundational and advanced programming concepts to students, tailoring lessons to different learning styles and proficiency levels. Developed and delivered engaging lesson plans on programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, and Scratch, focusing on real-world applications. Designed and supervised hands-on coding projects, encouraging creativity and critical thinking. Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress, provided feedback, and implemented personalized strategies to help them excel. Organized programming workshops and coding bootcamps to foster collaborative learning and enhance problem-solving skills. Guided students in understanding algorithms, data structures, and debugging techniques, preparing them for competitive coding environments. Successes: Improved student programming proficiency by 40%, as reflected in their test results and project quality. Mentored students who achieved top placements in interschool coding competitions. Established a thriving programming club that grew to 30+ active members, fostering enthusiasm for technology and innovation. Recognized by school leadership for innovative teaching approaches that enhanced student engagement and understanding. Highlighted Projects: Student Coding Challenge: Organized and mentored students in a coding hackathon, where they created innovative solutions such as a basic inventory system and an educational quiz app. Programming Club: Founded and managed an after-school programming club, nurturing student interest in technology and encouraging teamwork on collaborative projects. Capstone Project Mentorship: Guided students in creating their final projects, such as simple games, websites, and utility tools, showcasing their programming skills. ### Software Engineer @ Upwork Jan 2022 โ€“ Jan 2023 | California, United States Key Duties: Developed full-stack applications using JavaScript, React, TypeScript, and HTML/CSS, ensuring seamless front-end and back-end integration. Built responsive websites and optimized user experiences for mobile-first design. Integrated third-party APIs, including payment gateways and social media features. Wrote clean, maintainable code and conducted unit testing to ensure quality. Delivered projects on time, meeting client specifications and deadlines. Provided ongoing support and post-deployment enhancements. Successes: Delivered 20+ projects across various industries, including healthcare and e-commerce. Increased client engagement by 35% through optimized website performance. Achieved 98% client satisfaction, with multiple repeat clients. Improved website load times by 40%, resulting in better user retention. Contributed to client business growth, with revenue boosts of 20-30%. ### Associate Software Engineer @ Cornell Webdev Jan 2019 โ€“ Jan 2022 | 616 Thurston Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850 โ€ข Developed and maintained full-stack web applications using Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Java, contributing to both frontend and backend components in a collaborative environment. โ€ข Designed, implemented, and executed unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability, significantly reducing bugs and improving maintainability. โ€ข Worked extensively with Docker to create containerized development and deployment environments, streamlining testing and release workflows. โ€ข Contributed to complex open-source projects hosted within Cornellโ€™s technology community, navigating large codebases and collaborating through version control systems such as Git. โ€ข Participated actively in code reviews, applying best practices and mentoring peers on writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code. โ€ข Automated repetitive tasks using scripting languages, improving operational efficiency and reducing manual workloads. ## Education ### Software Engineering in Computer Software Engineering Moringa School ### Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Cornell University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/eric-nyamwaya --- Source: https://flows.cv/ericnyamwaya JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/ericnyamwaya/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13