Ishimwe Richard

Software Engineer @ Irembo

About

I am a highly skilled full-stack developer and embedded systems engineer with extensive expertise. My passion lies in building high-quality and scalable applications.I am deeply interested in AI and machine learning, constantly exploring and integrating these technologies into my projects. In addition to my software proficiency, I also possess hands-on experience with testing frameworks like Jest and Mocha. Furthermore, my skillset extends to hardware engineering, where I am adept in using technologies such as Arduino, Eagle, and SolidWorks for design purposes. As a goal-driven engineer, I am always eager to take on new challenges. If you're seeking a dedicated and innovative collaborator for your next project, I would love to talk and explore the possibilities of working together.

Country

Rwanda

City

Kigali

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Flutter, Strapi.js, docker, pocketbase, Mobile Application Development, Hasura, novu, Sequelize.js, Tailwind CSS, Agile Methodologies, Git, Curriculum Development, drizzle, Embedded Software Programming, GraphQL, AngularJS, Next.js, Figma (Software), Jest, Mocha

Experience

Software Engineer

Irembo

2024-3 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

Kigali, Kigali City, Rwanda

Software Engineer

SevenX

2023-8 - 2024-3 · 8 mos

Software Engineer

Andela

2023-1 - 2023-11 · 11 mos

Kigali City, Rwanda

Team Lead

IGIRE Rwanda Organization

2023-5 - 2023-8 · 4 mos

Kigali City, Rwanda

I was the Engineering Lead at SheCanCode, dedicated to empowering aspiring engineers with knowledge, skills, and mentorship for success in tech. I used to refine the curriculum to align with industry best practices, lead other facilitators, and provide personalized guidance to foster collaboration and instill software development best practices. I was responsible for: ✦Curriculum Development: Ensuring relevant and industry-aligned updates to the bootcamp's curriculum. ✦Instructor Management: Overseeing and supporting effective curriculum delivery by instructors. ✦Technical Mentorship: Providing Trainees with valuable technical guidance and mentorship. ✦Project Guidance: Offering feedback to encourage best software development practices in projects. ✦Continuous Improvement: Gathering feedback to enhance the bootcamp's content and delivery. ✦Stay Updated with Technology Trends: Staying informed to maintain a competitive curriculum.

Technical Facilitator

IGIRE Rwanda Organization

2023-3 - 2023-5 · 3 mos

Kigali City, Rwanda

As a Technical Facilitator at SheCanCode, I was instrumental in leading and instructing students entering the tech industry, ensuring they received high-quality education and mentorship. My responsibilities included: ✦ Team Coordination: Collaborating with a team of developers and instructors to ensure smooth and effective program delivery. ✦ Curriculum Development: Assisting in the creation and refinement of the curriculum to keep it aligned with the latest industry standards and best practices. ✦ Technical Mentorship: Providing one-on-one and group mentorship sessions to help trainees understand complex technical concepts and develop their skills. ✦ Quality Assurance: Implementing processes to ensure the quality and consistency of instructional materials and delivery. ✦ Project Guidance: Supervising trainee projects, offering technical guidance, and ensuring adherence to best software development practices. ✦ Feedback Implementation: Collecting and acting on feedback from trainees and instructors to continuously improve the program. ✦ Staying Current: Keeping up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends to provide current and relevant guidance. This role honed my instructional skills and deepened my understanding of curriculum development, which paved the way for my subsequent promotion to Engineering Lead.