SAMSON BARONGO MAKORI

Experience

Freelance Software Developer

Full-Stack Developer (Spring Boot & Next.js)

April 2025 – Present

• Building a production-grade web applications e.g., Jobs Dashboard web application (currentjobs.co.ke – work in progress) featuring an AI-powered resume builder and a real-time AI mock interviewer to support job seekers.
• Architecting and implementing a secure microservice environment using Keycloak for service-to-service authentication, identity management, and role-based access control.
• Developing backend microservices using Spring Boot, optimized REST APIs, and deploying them as Docker containers for scalable and consistent environments.
• Creating a modern, responsive frontend using Next.js, ShadCN UI, and Tailwind CSS to deliver an intuitive user experience across devices.
• Configuring and managing Oracle Cloud Linux servers, including application deployment, security hardening, environment management, and monitoring.
• Setting up and maintaining Nginx as a reverse proxy for routing traffic to Dockerized Spring Boot services and improving application stability and performance.
• Integrating Cloudflare CDN for improved application performance, caching, security, and global content delivery.
• Managing the domain currentjobs.co.ke including DNS configuration, SSL setup, domain security, and Cloudflare integration as part of end-to-end deployment.

 Tools & Technologies: Spring Boot, Java, Next.js, React, ShadCN UI, Tailwind CSS, Keycloak, Docker, Nginx, Oracle Linux, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Cloudflare CDN, DNS & Domain Management, REST APIs, Microservices, Git, CI/CD.

KCB Bank, Nairobi

IT Support Volunteer | Direct Sales Representative

July 2023 - May 2024

• Acted as the branch’s ICT focal point, providing first-level support for hardware, software, and network issues.
• Setting up computer workstations
• Escalated complex IT problems to the technology department, ensuring quick resolution and minimal disruption to banking operations.
• Opened and activated new customer accounts, ensuring compliance with KYC and regulatory requirements.

ICT Authority - Nairobi

Network and Infrastructure Engineer Intern

Nov 2021 - Nov 2022

• Deployed IT infrastructure solutions, including LAN/WAN, Access Control, and Wireless Networks, optimizing system performance.
• Streamlined computer repair and maintenance processes such as mass disk cloning, reducing average repair time by 40%.
• Implemented remote support tools such as remote desktop, reducing the need for on-site visits by 40% while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
• Improved network speed by 30% by upgrading network hardware through installation of new Cisco switches, Access Points and optimizing configurations.
• Conducted the installation, configuration and usability tuning of desktop computers, peripherals equipment and software within established standards and guidelines.
• Monitored network, firewall, computer systems and adjusted network systems across 7 branches, achieving a 99% uptime and consistently maintaining top performance standards.
• Led troubleshooting of computers, printers, telephony and network connectivity problems, resulting in a 15% decrease in downtime across the organization.
• Successfully resolved 50+ technical support tickets weekly, maintaining a 95%+ staff satisfaction rate.
• Participated in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery testing, maintaining operational readiness.

Education

Maseno University

• BSc. Mathematics & Computer Science (Second Class Upper Division)

• August 2016 - April 2021

Certifications

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - 2025 VIEW CERTIFICATE
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate - 2025 VIEW CERTIFICATE
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner - 2024 VIEW CERTIFICATE
• Cloud and Network Security -2025 VIEW CERTIFICATE
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) Training - 2024 VIEW CERTIFICATE
• System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services - 2022 VIEW CERTIFICATE
• Google IT Support - 2022 VIEW CERTIFICATE
• ITIL Training – LinkedIn

Skills

Technical skills

• LAN/WAN, Active Directory, Hardware deployment and lifecycle management, Endpoint Configuration (SCCM), Cloud Services (Azure, AWS, Oracle), cloning tools (Clonezilla), device diagnostics and repair, patch management, Network Design, Configuration & Troubleshooting BIOS/UEFI configuration, data sanitization and disposal, Windows, Linux, and Microsoft Entra ID.

Soft skills

• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, adaptability, attention to detail, customer service, team collaboration, communication, training delivery, and continuous learning.

Highlighted Projects

A portfolio showcasing my skills and projects in Networking, Cloud, IT Infrastructure, Windows Server Administration, and Security:

Recommendation letters

• KCB Bank Certificate of Service
• ICT Authority
• Judiciary - Mombasa Law Courts
• National Treasury

Contact

P.O Box 49274 - 00100 Nairobi

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0796502845