Software Engineer | Technical Writer | Geologist | GIS Analyst
Esther Wavinya is a Software Engineer who is passionate about programming, Technical Writing, Data Science, and building developer communities. She is a Geologist by training and a Software Engineer by training and experience.
Graduated with Second Class Honors Upper Division.
Attained B+ in KCSE. Apart from academics I was involved in organizing and facilitating Entrepreneurship club and the National Great Debators Contest.
- UgTechMag is a technology consumer website in Uganda with a focus on providing reliable, resourceful and extensive information about technology products and services.- Wrote how-to guides articles for Kenyan market consumption. Ensured Search Engine Optimization for the articles. Received an average of 200 reads daily increasing the magazine’s subscribers and revenue by 10%.
- Sibasi is a Gold Microsoft partner company that provides ICT services and solutions. Worked under senior Software Engineers and Data Engineers while:- Developed fullstack web, mobile, and desktop applications using JavaScript, Angular, Flutter, and Azure for different clients.- Cleaned & analysed data using SQL for internal use. Analysed and visualized data using PowerBI for various clients’ power platforms and reports’ dashboards thus increasing the number of clients by 30%
- RealBiz is a software company focused on custom solutions, machine learning, graphic design and user experience design.- Developed an e-commerce web app back-end using Python/Django that resulted in 5% revenue increase for the company.- Wrote automated unit tests for the back-end effectively increasing test coverage from 75% to 95%, reducing bugs by 10%.- Wrote automated unit tests for the back-end effectively increasing test coverage from 75% to 95%, reducing bugs by 10%.- Collaborated with and led a team of 3 interns by conducting daily stand-up meetings and creating prototypes for the app.- Developed the product listings and checkout pages using bulma css and JavaScript resulting in 2x page download speed.
- Spacious place is a startup that aims to develop new socio-economic opportunities for businesses in Africa through technology.- Developed client websites using Html,css, and JavaScript. Incorporated SEO into client websites, increasing conversion rates by 3%.- Responsible for the construction of Spacious Place Consulting’s online presence. Including the design of the website, and establishing new design standards. Increased revenue for the company by reaching out to prospective clients via LinkedIn and referrals.
- Initial Sample preparation process of coding, drying, crushing and weighing.- Petrographic specimen preparation for microscopic analysis.- Qualitative analysis of solid samples using XRF.- Use of Magnetic Separator for selective concentration of magnetic materials.- Preparation of dimension stones and slabs from natural rocks.