Paulson Mwangi Kimani

206.539.9233 | [email protected] | linkedin.com/in/pmkimani | github.com/pkimani | pkimani.com

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Education

Seattle Pacific UniversityJune 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Computer ScienceSeattle, WA

Relevant Coursework: Calculus, Statistics, Math for Computer Science; Data Structures, Algorithms, Cybersecurity; Applications Programming, Databases, Web Programming; Systems Design, Computer Architecture and Organization

Leadership: President of Software Developer’s Club

Membership: National Society of Black Engineers

South Seattle CollegeDec 2022
Associate in Arts in Computer ScienceSeattle, WA

Honors and Awards: Dean’s List

Relevant Coursework: Cisco CCNA Introduction to Routing and Switching; CompTIA A+

Experience

Software Development Engineer InternJuly 2024 – Sept 2024
F5 NetworksSeattle, WA
  • Increased code coverage by analyzing unused areas of code to improve development efficiency and reduce uncovered code.
  • Developed strategies to integrate test suites into the CI/CD pipeline, using Python and Gitlab, to enhanced code quality.
  • Recognized an issue and proposed a solution, leading to enhanced development and increased efficiency, by analyzing code.
  • Collaborated with the Big-IP team to enhance networking, and load balancing, and engaged in cross-functional teamwork.
  • Participated in Agile meetings, code reviews, and pair programming, deepening collaboration skills, and meeting deadlines.
  • Automated routine system tests with custom scripts to reduce manual intervention and streamline quality assurance.
Hardware Engineer InternJan 2022 – Feb 2024
Worldwide TechServices LLCSeattle, WA
  • Led the assembly and maintenance of 500+ computers, updating hardware, ensuring optimal reliability and user uptime.
  • Performed comprehensive system upgrades on 50+ models of computers, including BIOS updates and operating system installations, alongside hardware troubleshooting and diagnostics, as well as Microsoft Office and mobile support.
  • Efficiently managed the Install Move Add Change (IMAC) for 300+ users, upgrading workstations to dual-monitor setups.
  • Configured laptops, docking stations, networking and system monitorhing tools, enhancing productivity and usability.
  • Read hardware maintenance manuals (HMM), trained online to receive product qualification certifications, to enhance skills.

Projects

WhatColorSept 2024 – June 2025

React Native, Android Studio, Node.js, AWS S3, DynamoDb, Lambda

  • Developed a mobile app to assist colorblind individuals in identifying clothing colors using a smartphone via image upload.
  • Built cross-platform compatibility with React Native for seamless performance on Android devices and iOS devices.
  • Improved user accessibility by optimizing the app for various lighting conditions and clothing materials, with color filtering.
  • Built with AWS resources using cloud native infrastructure, ensuring stability of resources, and effective cost management.
Articles PlusOct 2023 – Oct 2024

Python, Django, OpenAI API, Next.js, PostgreSQL, Nginx, uWSGI

  • Developed an AI-driven news aggregator, utilizing OpenAI API, to improve personalization and content quality for users.
  • Based on backend technologies of Python, Django, and PostgreSQL, and Docker Compose, integrated to ensure stability.
  • Implements frontend technologies of Next.js, which allows well designed UI, enhanced page load, and mobile responsiveness.
  • Built with generative AI prompt engineering strategies to streamline development and improve reliability and maintenance.
Hackathon PortfolioSept 2024 – Sept 2024

AWS S3, AWS CDK

  • Developed a robust online portfolio framework enabling secure, scalable hosting for technical demonstrations, and examples.
  • Streamlined Node.js environment install via Fast Node Manager on cross-platform systems, ensuring stable version control.
  • Configured zero-spend budgets, ensuring cost-conscious infrastructure, implemented IAM credentials to reinforce security.
  • Orchestrated continuous integration pipelines and automated cdk deploy workflows, to reduce manual development setting.

Technical Skills

  • Languages: C/C++, Java, Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Markdown, YAML, PHP, SQL, Assembly, R
  • Frameworks and API: FastAPI, Django, Node.js, React.js, Express.js, Bootstrap, Tailwind.css, Material UI, OpenAI
  • Backend: Apache, Nginx, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Gunicorn, uWSGI, AWS, Elasticsearch, Redis, RabbitMQ, Debian, Ubuntu
  • Tools: VS Code, CLion, Eclipse, Android Studio, Bash, CMD, WSL, Docker, WordPress, Qt, Git (Github/GitLab), MS Office
  • Soft-skills: Leadership,Comunication, Teamwork, Responsibility, Dilligence, Quck Learner, Trustworthy, Curious, Motivated