Pascal's Resume

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Professional Experience

  1. Dissimilar Media(formerly Backlink Africa)📍 Kampala, Uganda

    Fullstack Software Engineer🗓️ 2024 - Present


    • Built and deployed Monetize 54 using Next.js 14, FastAPI, and MongoDB.
    • Integrated PayPal, increasing transactions by 20%.
    • Engineered in-app messaging and recommendation systems, boosting engagement and cross-sell metrics.
    • Engineered fast full-text search capabilities for Monetize 54 using Typesense, reducing search query times by 60% and improving user satisfaction.
    • Improved cloud performance by 30% through Docker, CI/CD, and Hetzner orchestration.

  2. Mara Scientific📍 Kampala, Uganda

    Fullstack Software Engineer & Project Lead🗓️ 2021 - 2024


    • Promoted to lead developer team of 6 on Mpeke HMIS project after stepping up to mediate a misunderstanding between a client, sales and engineering teams about the project deliverables.
    • Consequently, speeded up feature delivery by 38% and reduced bugs by 30%.
    • Developed full-stack features in healthcare applications with React and Flask.
    • Collaborated with DevOps for cloud/offline deployments; improved client satisfaction by 20%.
    • Implemented code linting and CI practices, reducing bugs and review times.

Education

  1. Microverse Inc📍 San Fransinco, CA

    Fullstack Software Development🗓️ 2020 - 2021


    • Dedicated over 1,500 hours to mastering web development remotely, collaborating with a global community of software developers.
    • Actively participated in peer-to-peer code reviews with over 50 different students improving code quality by incorporating feedback and enhancing collaborative learning.
    • Contributed to real-world projects by applying newly acquired skills to develop over 5 practical, production-ready applications.

  2. Ndejje University📍 Kampala, Uganda

    Bachelors in Information Technology🗓️ 2020 — 2023


    • Coursework included programming in: C++ and PHP, Database and System administration, Operating systems, Project management, Communication skills, Research methods etc.