Michael Mbaya Gikunda  

P.O. Box 96, Tala, Kenya  

(+254) 723 845283  
gikundamike@gmail.com  
LinkedIn: ​https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-mbaya-gikunda-4337b6124/ 
Portfolio: ​h​ttps://michael-mbaya.github.io/portfolio/  
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Personal Statement  
A capable and dedicated mobile and web Developer graduate looking for a rewarding career in 
the Information Technology sector. Excellently accomplished a couple of projects. Currently 
seeking a suitable graduate mobile or web developer position within a dynamic environment 
where I can grow my skills set further.  
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Highlighted Software Applications  
Github-Search ​- Web Developer, August 2020.  
URL - ​https://michael-mbaya.github.io/Github-Search/  
Github-Search is ​a website application where users may enter a GitHub username and see names 
and descriptions of that person's public repositories.  
● ​Usage of Angular Frontend framework for the application  
● ​Integrated the GitHub API provided by GitHub and Typescript for its consumption and 
logic as well as the display on the frontend.  
Wild-Ranger-Tracker ​- Web Developer, ​September 2020.  
URL​: ​https://rangertrack.herokuapp.com/  
Wild-Ranger-Tracker is an application that allows Rangers to track wildlife sightings in an 
area.  
● ​It has an integrated postgresql database for storage of user​’​s inputs into tables and 
display on the frontend.  
● ​The Java Spark framework for defining the paths for the application as well as the logic 
and display for each path.  
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Technical Skills  
Strong: HTML5, CSS, Javascript, APIs, Git, Postgresql, MySQL  
Experienced: Angular, Java, Spark, Firebase.  
Personal Skills  
● ​Enjoys working closely with others.  
● ​Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.  
● ​Active Listener and communicator.  
● ​Ability to learn new skills in a fast-paced challenging environment.  
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Employment History  
ICT Officer Intern, College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi, Nairobi. 
February 2016 - May 2016:  
Duties and responsibilities:  
● ​Provide ICT support and trainings to staff  
 ● ​Integrate security and physical control solutions for all confidential data and systems. 
● ​Maintain inventory of ICT equipment, hardware, and software. 
● ​Install, configure and troubleshoot all ICT hardware and software for best performance. 
● ​Monitor and maintain computer systems and networks.  
● ​Conduct electrical safety checks on computer equipment.  
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Academic Qualifications  
Moringa School  
June 2020 - December 2020  
Software Engineering Immersive, Mobile Development Specialization  
Relevant Courses: 
• Introduction to programming.
• Frontend: HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, Angular, XML, Handlebars(Java).
• Backend: Java, Spark, Firebase.
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology  
September 2013 - December 2017  
BSc Business Information Technology (Hons)  
• 2nd Class Honors Degree(Upper​-Division)  
Relevant Courses: 
• Internet of Things.
• Information Systems and Security.
• Human​-Computer Interaction. 
Pumwani High School  
2008 ​– ​2012  
Certification: Kenya NationalExamination (KCSE). 
Grade attained: B+  
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Professional qualifications  
Webbs Institute  
April 2019 - June 2019. 
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Modules 1-4. 
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Interests and Hobbies  
● ​Hiking: planning, organising and participating in day-long events to Karura Forest, Mt. 
Longonot and Hell's Gate National park on different occasions often with my friends and 
other acquaintances as a group activity.  
● ​Gaming: regularly take part in multiplayer games and online games e.g kahoot, FIFA, 
Call of Duty, CodeCombat and Flexbox Froggy as a means of unwinding and team 
bonding.  
● ​Languages: fluent in both English and Swahili. 
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References  
To be Provided upon request.