Samuel Karanja
Development
Central, Kenya
Skills
Java (Android)
Kotlin (Android)
Flutter
Node.js
TypeScript
Jetpack Compose
About
Samuel, an experienced Mobile Engineer with over 8 years of success, excels in developing impactful applications. With expertise in all development lifecycle phases, he delivers comprehensive end-to-end solutions. Samuel is a collaborative team player committed to maximizing efficiency and crafting pioneering, high-caliber applications.
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Acomplishments
Development of data collection app used by Egyptian bank - Banque Misr's loan officers
Development of Homie's app - A real estate company in US where users would use the company's app to buy and sell properties
Work Experience
Senior android Engineer
Banque misr
November 2022 - December 2023
- Developed an internal mobile app for loan officers to assess loans on-site.
- Leveraged Kotlin as the primary development language and employed the Jetpack Compose toolkit to construct intuitive native user interfaces.
- Additionally, conducted comprehensive code reviews for fellow mobile engineers, contributing to the successful completion of the application.
Android Engineer
Homie
June 2020 - July 2022
- Collaborated with marketing and design teams to increase revenue and user engagement by implementing new and improving existing features.
- Conducted code reviews and provided guidance to junior and new engineers on the application's codebase.
- The end result was an increase in user traffic and house sales through the application.
Android Engineer
Hava
October 2019 - December 2019
- Led the redesign project for Hava's Android taxi app, collaborating closely with designers and management to identify and implement user-centric features while enhancing existing user experiences.
- Provided guidance to junior engineers and conducted rigorous code reviews to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- The successful implementation of these initiatives resulted in a notable increase in app downloads and user base.
Android Engineer
Salvon Africa
July 2018 - March 2019
- Led the development and launch of several financial Android applications and tailored to meet the needs of clients.
- Offered mentorship to junior Android developers, fostering their growth and development within the team.
- Our clients experienced a reduction in operation costs and an increase in revenue as a result of this.
Android Engineer
Depth Computing
August 2017 - March 2018
- Developed front-end of multiple client apps based on approved designs and requirements.
Android Engineer
Kanalight
October 2016 - July 2017
- Spearheaded the entire development of an Android real estate application that facilitates seamless property sales and rentals.
- Leveraged platforms such as Firebase and Google Cloud Platforms for comprehensive backend development.
Software Engineer
Toprank Technologies
September 2015 - September 2016
- Contributed significantly to the development of a dynamic e-commerce Android application, while actively participating in design refinement and frontend/backend tasks.
- Leveraged a diverse skill set to ensure the application's success, resulting in increased user adoption. Powered by ? www.enhancv.com
Education
St. Paul's University
Bachelor of Computer Science
January 2020 - November 2022
Completed my Bsc that i had started at Presbyterian University of East Africa
