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Dominic Kipkosgei Koech

Backend-focused Computer Science Graduate

Nairobi, Kenya

ABOUT

Backend-focused Computer Science graduate with hands-on experience building and maintaining APIs, backend services, and data-driven applications. Strong foundation in Go and Python, database design, and RESTful API development, with working knowledge of Spring Boot concepts, containerization, and cloud-native tooling. Passionate about building scalable, secure, and maintainable backend systems and collaborating across cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions.

SKILLS

RESTful API design and implementationBackend service development and integrationAPI performance optimizationQuery optimizationEfficient data access
GoJavaSpring BootPythonJavaScriptNode.js
MySQLSQLiteDatabase schema designQuery optimizationPostgreSQLNoSQL
DockerKubernetesGitVersion controlCI/CDLinuxUbuntu
API securityAuthenticationAuthorizationInput validationError handlingSecure coding practicesClean codeDocumentationCode reviews

EXPERIENCE

Software Development Attachee

2023-02 - 2023-04

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology • Nyeri, Kenya

Developed and optimized application backend logic supporting Android and web applications. Improved data processing accuracy through structured backend workflows. Collaborated with academic and technical teams to refine application requirements. Applied clean coding practices and participated in debugging and optimization tasks. • Developed and optimized application backend logic supporting Android and web applications • Improved data processing accuracy through structured backend workflows • Collaborated with academic and technical teams to refine application requirements • Applied clean coding practices and participated in debugging and optimization tasks

Software Development Attachee (IT & Systems Support)

2024-10 - 2024-11

National Cereals and Produce Board • Nairobi, Kenya

Supported backend-related system diagnostics and troubleshooting. Assisted in network configuration, system reliability, and data recovery. Worked in production-like environments requiring accuracy and accountability. Strengthened collaboration and communication within cross-functional teams. • Supported backend-related system diagnostics and troubleshooting • Assisted in network configuration, system reliability, and data recovery • Worked in production-like environments requiring accuracy and accountability • Strengthened collaboration and communication within cross-functional teams

EDUCATION

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

2021 - 2024

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science