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Victor Reno

Fullstack Software Engineer

Westlands, Nairobi, Nairobi

ABOUT

Innovative and results-driven Computer Science graduate with 3+ years of experience in full-stack software development, blockchain integration and AI-powered solutions. Proven expertise in building scalable web applications, implementing secure payment systems and leading cross-functional teams to deliver robust digital solutions in fintech and e-commerce. Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills and adept at translating complex technical concepts into actionable business strategies.

SKILLS

React.jsTypeScriptJavaScript (ES6+)HTML5CSS
Node.jsPythonExpress.jsRESTful APIsGraphQL
Hedera HashgraphSmart ContractsTokenization
MongoDBPostgreSQLFirebaseVercelAWSSupabase
Predictive AnalyticsOpenAI APIsGoogle Gemini APIs
M-Pesa Daraja APIStripe
GitAgile/ScrumJiraFigmaCI/CDDockerJest
CommunicationLeadership & TeamworkProblem-Solving

EXPERIENCE

IT Intern

2024-06 - 2024-10

Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy, Kenya • Kenya

• Contributed to national digital transformation initiatives including the E-Citizen platform serving millions of Kenyan citizens • Collaborated with other interns in teams to gather stakeholder requirements and translate them into technical specifications • Developed comprehensive system documentation and user training materials, improving platform adoption across government departments

Lead Full-Stack Developer

2025-04 - 2025-12

NSE Startup Lab • Kenya

• Spearheaded the development of a production-grade crypto on-ramp/off-ramp application, enabling seamless conversions between fiat currencies (e.g., KES, USD) and crypto via M-Pesa, solving accessibility barriers for Africans by simplifying purchases to a few clicks. • Successfully integrated the application into a revolutionary tokenized stock trading platform, allowing users to buy/sell NSE-listed securities using crypto tokens and convert traditional equity into blockchain-based assets for transparent, immutable transactions. • Gained experience in managing a full project lifecycle using Agile methodology

Full-Stack Web Developer

2025-02 - 2025-08

Pureez.co.ke • Kenya

• Designed and developed a comprehensive e-commerce platform for pre-owned household items serving the Kenyan market with 1000+ monthly active users • Implemented automatic location detection using geolocation APIs, reducing address entry time by 50% and improving delivery route planning for logistics operations • Seamlessly integrated M-Pesa payment gateway & whatsapp checkout option

Frontend Developer

2024-01 - 2024-06

Mam-Nature Swiss • mam-nature.com

• Engineered a responsive e-commerce platform for industrial water treatment products with international market reach • Implemented interactive shopping cart, secure multi-step checkout process and integrated international payment gateways • Collaborated with backend teams to design and consume RESTful APIs, ensuring seamless data flow and optimal user experience • Optimized website performance achieving Google PageSpeed scores of 95+ on desktop and mobile devices

EDUCATION

University of Nairobi

2021-09 - 2025-09

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Maseno School

2017 - 2021

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education