Alvin Mwambala Mwakai

Software Engineer

mwakaimwambala@gmail.com| linkedin.com/in/mwakai-mwambala/| alvinmwakai.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Software Engineer with hands-on experience building scalable web applications using React and Laravel. Skilled in PHP(Laravel/Symfony), JavaScript/Typescript, React, and MySQL, with a strong foundation in API design, caching strategies and multilingual systems. Experienced in understanding clients needs and translating them into technical solutions. Passionate about leveraging AI, machine learning and modern cloud technologies to create user-focused solutions. Known for rapid learning, problem solving and delivering high-quality code in agile environments.

EXPERIENCE

VITA, Torshavn, Faroe Islands- Software Developer

AUGUST 2024 - SEPTEMBER 2025

  • Develop and optimize full-stack solutions using React and PHP
  • Improve user experience by implementing dynamic UI/UX features.
  • Implemented multilingual search and caching, improving search accuracy and reducing API response by 40%

skaffa.fo, Torshavn, Faroe Islands- Software Developer

FEBRUARY 2024 - JULY 2024

  • Collaborated with a team of developers to optimize the company's software.
  • Resolved a series of bugs improving system stability and user satisfaction.
  • Implemented an automated bug reporting system with Discord webhook providing real-time team notifications.

atlanta.fo, Argir, Faroe Islands- Software Developer part time

NOVEMBER 2023 - AUGUST 2024

  • Develop and maintain WordPress and WooCommerce websites using custom themes.
  • Utilized PHP to customize WordPress functionalities to create solutions.
  • Initiated an automation process for product importation, leveraging PHP scripting to streamline the process.

EDUCATION

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology, Nakuru- Diploma

Diploma in Information Technology.

Relevant coursework: Data Structures and algorithms, Object oriented programming, Problem solving.

JUNE 2021 - DECEMBER 2023

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Languages: PHP, Javascript, TypeScript, SQL, HTML, CSS/SCSS.
  • Frameworks: Laravel, Symfony, React, Vue.js, AlpineJs, Twig.
  • Technologies: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Git, Docker, Postman, WordPress.