PROFILE
Eddie is a backend-focused software engineer who enjoys building clean, reliable systems. He works well in collaborative teams, communicates clearly, and knows how to manage tasks efficiently to keep projects moving forward.
WORK EXPERIENCE
May 2020 - Present
Senior Software Engineer
Andela · Full-time · Kenya · Remote
- Working as a contractor with Andela Clients.
- Previous company: Frontdoor Inc.
May 2020 - Feb 2025
Senior Software Engineer
Frontdoor, Inc. · Full-time · Memphis, Tennessee, US · Remote
- Contributed across both the Accounts Receivable(AR) and Payments teams, driving key initiatives that improved financial operations and platform reliability.
- Integrated APIs with PayPal, Stripe, Paymentus, and Braintree to automate payments and disbursements.
- Built Just-in-Time (JIT) Invoicing, enabling real-time contract adjustments and promotions.
- Automated refunds and optimized chargeback handling, reducing turnaround times.
- Developed and enhanced accounts receivable APIs and services, ensuring seamless financial workflows and system stability.
- Led efforts to reduce technical debt, improve API performance, and streamline backend workflows through thoughtful service ownership and optimization.
Golang
C#
.NET
Mongo
Kafka
Redis
Splunk
Oracle Database
Jira
REST APIs
Aug 2019 - Apr 2020
Lead Software Engineer
Gas Express · Part-time · Kenya · Hybrid
- Worked with Gas Express, a Kenyan company distributing LPG gas, accessories, and related services.
- Led the development of the company's REST API for both mobile and web platforms using Golang, MySQL, and Socket.io.
- Built and integrated a real-time monitoring system with Node.js, enabling tracking of gas orders and automated responses to new purchases.
- Oversaw the successful deployment of both the API and monitoring system, significantly improving operational efficiency and customer service.
MySQL
Golang
REST APIs
JavaScript
Node.js
Socket.io
Jan 2019 - Mar 2019
Software Engineer
Doctaroo · Contract · France · Remote
- Worked with Doctoroo, a health-tech startup focused on creating seamless communication between doctors, patients, and laboratories through video calls, phone calls, messaging, and home visits.
- Collaborated on the development of mobile apps and backend systems using Java, Golang, and Python.
- Managed and stored data using MySQL and MongoDB for flexibility and scalability.
- Integrated third-party services like Stripe and Twilio to enable secure payments and real-time messaging features.
Python
MySQL
MongoDB
Golang
Java
Stripe
Twilio
Android
Oct 2017 - Dec 2018
Android Developer
Paylink Ltd · Part-time · Nairobi, Kenya · Remote
- Worked part-time with Paylink, a banking-sector company promoting cashless solutions through point-of-sale systems in East Africa.
- Developed a mobile application for POS systems focused on improving user experience and supporting a cashless economy.
- Implemented key features including credit card top-ups, balance checks, and seamless in-app payments.
- Applied mobile development best practices to deliver a responsive, user-friendly interface.
Android
Java
Mobile Application Development
Sep 2017 - Dec 2018
Android Developer
Priority Mobile · Internship · Nairobi County, Kenya · Hybrid
- Collaborated on building health applications designed for doctors, patients, pharmacies, and test laboratories.
- Led a team of Android developers to deliver user-friendly mobile apps tailored to each user group.
- Contributed to back-end development using Laravel, focusing on performance, efficiency, and scalable architecture.
Java
Android Development
Laravel
PHP
PhpMyAdmin
Mar 2016 - Dec 2018
Software Developer
Lixnet Technologies · Contract · Nairobi, Kenya · Hybrid
- Worked with a team to build software solutions for multiple companies, including systems for payroll, core banking, accounting, and inventory management.
- Took ownership of the inventory system, upgraded payroll features for better usability, and rebuilt key modules to improve accessibility and performance.
- Developed and maintained internal tools, ensuring they remained stable, efficient, and aligned with evolving business needs.
Laravel
Technical Leadership
HTML
JavaScript
CSS
PHP
Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
Full Stack Developer
Strathmore HP Research Lab · Part-time · Nairobi, Kenya · Hybrid
- Partnered with Clinton Health Access Initiative and the Ministry of Health to implement health tech solutions using CodeIgniter (PHP).
- Designed and developed a clean, user-friendly front-end interface using HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and Bootstrap.
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders to ensure project milestones were met, contributing to timely and successful product delivery.
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
CodeIgniter
PHP