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Griffins Kiptanui Lelgut

Ithaca,NY

Summary

Resourceful Junior Fullstack Developer with experience in designing, coding, and modifying websites from layout to function. Strong understanding of UI, cross-browser compatibility, general web functions, and standards. Showcased ability to create visually appealing sites that feature user-friendly design and clear navigation. Notable for delivering projects on time while maintaining high standards of quality control.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Web Developer Intern

Codsoft
Remote, Remote
01.2025 - 02.2025
  • Developed and deployed an e-commerce website (ShopSphere) with user authentication, product filtering, and a secure checkout process using React, Node.js, and MongoDB.
    Integrated a payment gateway to facilitate secure transactions and optimized database queries for efficient product retrieval.
    Designed and built a project management tool that enabled users to create projects, assign tasks, set deadlines, and track progress in real-time.
    Styled both projects using CSS, ensuring a clean, responsive, and user-friendly interface.
    Gained hands-on experience in full-stack development, API integration, and database management with MongoDB.
    Strengthened problem-solving and debugging skills while managing tight project deadlines.

FullStack Web Development

Power Learn Project
Nairobi, KE
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Completed an intensive full-stack web development program, gaining hands-on experience with Python, Django, Dart, and MySQL
  • Participated in multiple hackathons and team projects, where I collaborated with peers to design and develop scalable web applications
  • Applied entrepreneurship principles to transform technical projects into potential business models, with a focus on problem-solving and innovation
  • Built full-stack applications using Django for backend development and Dart for front-end design, significantly improving user experience and application performance

Full Stack Web Development

DirectEd Development Foundation
Nairobi, KE
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Graduated from a comprehensive full-stack web development boot camp, specializing in both front-end and back-end technologies
  • Worked on team-building projects, collaborating with peers to design responsive and user-friendly web applications
  • Gained expertise in front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS, Tailwind CSS, and React.js, creating visually appealing and functional user interfaces
  • Developed back-end functionalities using Node.js, MongoDB, and MySQL, ensuring efficient data management and seamless server-side integration
  • Enhanced problem-solving skills and technical proficiency through hands-on coding projects and peer-to-peer collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Science

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
05.2028

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Mang'u High School
Juja, KE, Kenya
12.2022

Skills

  • Python
  • Dart
  • JavaScript
  • HTML5
  • CSS
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Reactjs
  • Nodejs
  • Django
  • Web performance optimization
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Entrepreneurship

Hobbies and Interests

  • Data Science
  • Fullstack Web Development
  • Artificial Intelligence

Languages

  • English
  • Swahili

Affiliations

  • Member, Cornell Underrepresented Minorities in Computing: Actively participated in club activities, assisted fellow students in learning Python and Java, and engaged in networking events to promote diversity and inclusion in the field of computing.
  • Member, CodePath: Ongoing - Practicing Leetcode-style mock interviews, and problem-solving techniques.Strengthening skills in Python for coding challenges.
  • Member, ColorStack: Engaged in networking events, coding challenges, and activities that support and connect people of color in computing.

Timeline

Web Developer Intern

Codsoft
01.2025 - 02.2025

FullStack Web Development

Power Learn Project
02.2024 - 06.2024

Full Stack Web Development

DirectEd Development Foundation
04.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Information Science

Cornell University

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

Mang'u High School

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