Najib KIYEMBA
SEATTLE
Summary
SUMMARY
Motivated software engineering student with 2 years of experience in web application development and debugging. Proficient in Python, Java, JavaScript, and React, strongly focusing on building accessible, user-friendly interfaces and seeking to leverage hands-on project experience to contribute to Salesforce’s mission of delivering cutting-edge digital solutions through its UX Engineering team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Assistant
Amazon Fulfillment Center
01.2023 - Current
- Working as a team to optimize warehouse operations by accurately picking, packing, and scanning items for customer orders, meeting daily quotas and maintaining a99% order accuracy rate
- Streamlined workflows and reduced processing times by proactively organizing inventory and ensuring efficient storage and retrieval of products
- Collaborated with team members to meet shift goals in a fast-paced environment, maintaining consistent productivity levels and supporting team cohesion to exceed performance metrics
- Ensured safety and compliance with Amazon’s operational standards, following safety protocols to maintain a hazard-free workspace and reduce incidents
- Adapted to technology by using handheld scanners, automated systems, and warehouse management software to track inventory and process orders efficiently
JavaScript Developer Trainee
Generation USA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Earned a JavaScript certificate after completing intensive JavaScript training program that focused on developing a strong foundation in core and advanced JavaScript concepts
- Including ES6+ syntax, asynchronous programming, DOM manipulation, and RESTful API integration
- Built dynamic web applications using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, applying responsive design principles to optimize user experience across various devices
- Worked on real-world projects that involved creating interactive, user-centered applications, and practicing debugging
- Also implementing responsive features to ensure usability and accessibility
- Focused on testing and debugging to improve code reliability and performance, utilizing tools like Chrome Developer Tools and Jest for unit testing
- Enhanced problem-solving skills through coding challenges leading to a deeper understanding of JavaScript functionality and best practices
Java Developer Trainee
Revature
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Completed intensive, full-time Java program covering core and advanced Java concepts
- Including object-oriented programming, exception handling, collections framework, and multithreading
- Gained hands-on experience in software development lifecycle (SDLC) by building, testing, and deploying applications in simulated project environments
- Collaborated in team-based projects to build scalable applications, practicing collaboration tools such as Git and JIRA and adhering to Agile methodologies
- Practiced unit testing and debugging techniques to ensure code reliability and efficiency, using tools like JUnit and debugging within IDEs like Eclipse and IntelliJ IDEA
- Enhanced problem-solving skills through daily coding challenges and debugging exercises, leading to a deeper understanding of Java syntax and functionality
Education
Bachelor's - Software Engineering
Western Governors University
Millcreek, Utah10-2025
Skills
- Programming Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
- Frontend Frameworks: React, Bootstrap
- Tools: Git, REST APIs, Postman, Visual Studio Code
- UX Principles: Accessibility, Responsive Design
Hobbies and Interests
Playing Chess: I have a deep passion for playing chess, a game that challenges me intellectually and provides skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and the ability to stay calm under pressure that apply to my daily life., Reading: My strong passion for reading books about vulnerabilities in technology, allows me to explore the intricate ways systems can be exploited and strengthened. Understanding how and why vulnerabilities occur sharpens my critical thinking and helps me approach technology with a security-first mindset., Coding Challenges: My genuine passion for tackling coding challenges pushes me to think creatively, improve my problem-solving skills, and deepen my understanding of programming concepts. Every challenge is like a puzzle, requiring me to find efficient and innovative solutions, which I find both stimulating and rewarding.
Certification
- Advanced JavaScript Developer: Completed a certification course provided by Generation USA.
- Front-end Developer: Completed a certification course provided by Coursera.
- Web Development: Earned several front-end certificates provided by Codecademy.
- Introduction to Python: Completed a certification course provided by Coursera.
LANGUAGES
English: Proficient
Luganda: Native
Accomplishments
- Completed Advanced JavaScript certification, demonstrating proficiency in modern frameworks like React.
- Implemented a feature in a group project that was recognized during a coding bootcamp demo day.
Learning and Growth:
Timeline
Warehouse Assistant
Amazon Fulfillment Center
01.2023 - Current
JavaScript Developer Trainee
Generation USA
01.2022 - 01.2023
Java Developer Trainee
Revature
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Advanced JavaScript Developer: Completed a certification course provided by Generation USA.
- Front-end Developer: Completed a certification course provided by Coursera.
- Web Development: Earned several front-end certificates provided by Codecademy.
- Introduction to Python: Completed a certification course provided by Coursera.
Bachelor's - Software Engineering
Western Governors University
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