Senior Software Engineer & Tech Lead | 7+ Years Experience
📍 Kigali, Rwanda | 📧 shejaeddy05@gmail.com | 📱 +250784141587
Results-driven Software Engineer specializing in building scalable, enterprise-grade applications and leading high-performing development teams. Proven track record of delivering complex systems across education technology, fintech, logistics, and e-commerce domains.
Current Role: Senior PHP Developer @ Academic Bridge | Senior Software Engineer @ AutomatedPros
- 🎯 Led distributed teams of 6+ developers across multiple time zones
- 🏗️ Architected and deployed enterprise-level MIS systems for educational institutions
- 🚢 Managed full product lifecycles from conception to production deployment
- 📊 Implemented CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud infrastructure
Backend Development
- PHP (Laravel) - Advanced expertise in building scalable APIs and services
- Node.js (Express, NestJS) - Microservices architecture
- Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB - Query optimization and schema design
Frontend Development
- JavaScript (React, Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Angular)
- Modern UI/UX implementation with responsive design principles
Mobile Development
- Flutter (Dart) - iOS & Android native applications
DevOps & Cloud
- AWS, Google Cloud Platform
- Docker, Kubernetes - Container orchestration
- CI/CD automation, load balancing, auto-scaling
- Server management and optimization
AI/ML Integration
- AI-powered features in education management systems
- Credit scoring engines using machine learning algorithms
Role: Senior PHP Developer & Technical Lead
Tech Stack: Laravel, AI Integration, MongoDB, MySQL
Spearheaded development of next-generation Management Information System for multiple educational institutions:
- Integrated AI-powered automation for administrative workflows
- Optimized backend performance for handling large-scale academic data
- Architected scalable database solutions supporting multi-tenant deployment
- Collaborated with institutions to refine system based on real-world requirements
Impact: Serving multiple schools with enhanced efficiency and automation
Role: Lead Developer @ AutomatedPros
Tech Stack: Laravel, React/Vue.js, RESTful APIs
Cutting-edge SaaS platform for restaurant operations:
- End-to-end order management and kitchen workflow automation
- Real-time inventory tracking and analytics
- Multi-location support with role-based access control
- Payment gateway integrations
Status: Successfully launched and deployed to production
Role: Lead Developer @ AutomatedPros
Tech Stack: Laravel, Vue.js, WebSocket
Comprehensive project management and collaboration tool:
- Real-time task tracking and team collaboration features
- Gantt charts and timeline visualization
- Resource allocation and time tracking
- Custom reporting and analytics dashboards
Status: Live in production serving enterprise clients
Role: Lead Developer @ AutomatedPros
Tech Stack: Laravel, Flutter, Google Maps API
Fast and reliable delivery management solution:
- Real-time driver tracking and route optimization
- Automated dispatch and assignment algorithms
- Customer mobile app (iOS/Android) for order tracking
- Admin dashboard for logistics oversight
Status: Operational and processing deliveries
Role: Chief Technology Officer
Tech Stack: AI/ML, NestJS, Laravel, Python
Developed AI-powered credit scoring platform for financial institutions:
- Machine learning algorithms for credit risk assessment
- API integrations with financial data providers
- Automated decision-making workflows
- Compliance with financial regulations
Impact: Enabled data-driven lending decisions for partner institutions
Role: Tech Lead Software Engineer
Tech Stack: Flutter, Laravel, Real-time GPS tracking
School transport management platform with mobile applications:
- Driver app (Flutter) - Route management and attendance
- Parent app (Flutter) - Real-time student tracking
- Admin dashboard (Laravel) - Fleet and route management
- Automated notifications and alerts
Impact: Enhanced student safety and operational efficiency for school transport
Role: Tech Lead @ Zillionizer
Tech Stack: Laravel, Nuxt.js, Cloudflare
East African entertainment streaming platform:
- Video streaming infrastructure using Cloudflare
- Content management and distribution system
- User engagement features and analytics
- Load balancing and auto-scaling for high traffic
Role: Tech Lead @ Zillionizer
Tech Stack: Laravel, Vue.js, Payment Integrations
Multi-vendor marketplace connecting farmers with buyers:
- Product catalog and inventory management
- Payment gateway integrations for mobile money
- Logistics coordination features
- Farmer and buyer dashboards
- ✅ Built and deployed 7+ production systems serving thousands of users
- ✅ Led distributed teams across multiple countries and time zones
- ✅ Architected cloud infrastructure reducing operational costs by implementing auto-scaling
- ✅ Implemented AI/ML features improving system efficiency and automation
- ✅ Managed complete product lifecycles from hiring developers to production deployment
- ✅ Optimized database queries handling million-record datasets
- ✅ Established CI/CD pipelines reducing deployment time significantly
Bachelor's Degree in Business Information Technology
University of Kigali, Rwanda | March 2023
A2 Certificate in Computer Electronics
Nyamata Technical Secondary School, Rwanda | November 2018
- 🇬🇧 English - Fluent
- 🇫🇷 French - Fluent
- 🇷🇼 Kinyarwanda - Native
- 🇰🇪 Kiswahili - Fluent
- 📧 Email: shejaeddy05@gmail.com
- 📱 Phone: +250784141587
- 💼 LinkedIn: Connect with me
- 🌐 Location: Kigali, Rwanda
- 🔨 Building scalable education management systems with AI integration
- 👨💼 Leading development teams and managing technical operations
- 🚀 Launching innovative SaaS products for restaurant, project management, and logistics sectors
- 📚 Continuously learning and implementing cutting-edge technologies
- Full-time Senior Engineering roles
- Technical Leadership positions
- Contract/Consulting opportunities
- Collaborative projects in EdTech, FinTech, and Enterprise solutions
⭐ Feel free to explore my repositories and reach out for collaboration opportunities!