CHRISTINE MOMANYI
Pelham,AL
Summary
Knowledgeable software engineer with robust background in backend development. Demonstrated proficiency in creating scalable server-side applications and optimizing database queries. Proven track record of employing problem-solving skills and effective collaboration to deliver high-quality projects.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Backend Developer(contractor)
Decisive Point Consulting Group
04.2025 - Current
- Designed, developed, and deployed cloud-native backend solutions to support claims processing workflows for the VA Health System using AWS services.
- Implemented and maintained serverless architectures using AWS Lambda (Python), API Gateway, and Step Functions to streamline claims adjudication and automation logic.
- Interacted with Amazon RDS (PostgreSQL) for secure data storage, manipulation, and retrieval of sensitive claims and healthcare records.
- Refactored and optimized backend workflows for different types of claims, ensuring efficient processing, reduced latency, and improved system reliability.
- Secured applications with OAuth2, JWT authentication, and OpenID Connect, enhancing data protection.
- Monitored backend service performance using AWS CloudWatch, implementing proactive alerting and logging strategies to ensure high availability.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with DevSecOps, QA, and healthcare stakeholders to refine backend system requirements and align delivery with mission-critical goals.
- Collaborated in an Agile environment, refining user stories to ensure clarity and testability.
Software Engineer
Gogo Business Aviation
08.2022 - 02.2025
- Designed, developed, and optimized microservices using Java, Python, Node.js, and Go on AWS, ensuring high performance and scalability.
- Built and maintained RESTful APIs using Spring Boot, implementing Swagger documentation, and API versioning.
- Secured APIs by implementing OAuth2, JWT authentication, and OpenID Connect, enhancing access control, and data protection.
- Automated DynamoDB table population and management with Python scripts, efficiently handling CRUD operations, data integrity, and dynamic updates.
- Developed and optimized CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, automating build, test, and deployment processes for faster, and more reliable releases.
- Created comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, API specifications, and user guides, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer.
- Worked in an Agile environment, practicing paired programming, continuous integration, and iterative development for rapid feature delivery.
- Provided production support, investigating system anomalies, analyzing logs, troubleshooting issues, and resolving customer-reported incidents efficiently.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
System Software Engineer
Kemper Corporation
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Developed and deployed microservices with Spring Boot, improving modularity and maintainability.
- Migrated 10+ TIBCO AMX applications to Java-based microservices, reducing IT expenses, and increasing efficiency.
- Built a CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins, Maven, and Artifactory, reducing deployment time by 50%.
- Automated user migration to Kemper IDM using Groovy scripts, enhancing authentication workflows.
- Led production monitoring efforts using AWS CloudWatch and Kibana, improving issue detection and resolution.
Frontend Software Developer
HC3
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Developed and maintained RESTful APIs using PHP, Symfony, and PostgreSQL.
- Built headless browser UI tests using CasperJS and Bash scripts, improving bug detection.
- Designed Ajax-based UI enhancements using JavaScript, Twig, and jQuery.
- Managed cloud infrastructure with AWS services like Lambda, DynamoDB, and S3.
Education
Master of Science - Management Information Systems
University of Alabama
Birmingham, AL04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer and Information Sciences
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Juja07.2011
Skills
- Java
- JavaScript
- Python
- Go
- SQL
- Spring Boot
- Spring MVC
- RESTful APIs
- Microservices Architecture
- Agile Methodologies
- Test Suite Development
- CI/CD
- AWS
- MongoDB
- Oracle
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- Jenkins
- Jira
- Technical Documentation
- Team Collaboration
- Mentoring
Affiliations
- Toastmasters at UAB (2023 - present)
Timeline
Senior Backend Developer(contractor)
Decisive Point Consulting Group
04.2025 - Current
Software Engineer
Gogo Business Aviation
08.2022 - 02.2025
System Software Engineer
Kemper Corporation
09.2019 - 08.2022
Frontend Software Developer
HC3
09.2017 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer and Information Sciences
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Master of Science - Management Information Systems
University of Alabama