Resume

Backend Engineer | AWS Cloud Practitioner | Systems & UI Designer

Summary

Jacob Korir

Systems-focused Software Engineer and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner with 3+ years of experience in backend development, systems administration, and technical design frameworks. Proven background combining infrastructure-level operations with intuitive design architectures to engineer highly available web software and robust server environments.

  • Nairobi, Kenya
  • +254 705 147 494
  • jacob.kipkerich@gmail.com

Education & Certifications

AWS Cloud Computing

April 2025 - October 2025

ALX Africa

Comprehensive cloud computing program focusing on AWS services, cloud architecture, and infrastructure management. Developed expertise in designing, deploying, and managing scalable and reliable applications on the AWS cloud platform.

Backend Development

April 2025 - September 2025

ALX Africa

Intensive backend development training focusing on server-side programming, database management, and API development. Mastered technologies and frameworks to build robust, scalable backend systems with emphasis on performance optimization.

Professional Foundation

January 2025 - April 2025

ALX Africa

Foundational program building essential engineering professional skills including critical thinking, complex problem-solving, operational cross-collaboration, and establishing a structured growth mindset.

Bsc. Computer Science

2020 - 2024

Kabarak University

Comprehensive computer science education providing a strong foundation in OOP paradigms, algorithms, data structures, network security principles, database systems, and technical systems design.

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Jan 2024 - April 2024

AWS Restart Program

Intensive training building functional cloud infrastructure competencies. Successfully completed and achieved the formal AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner designation, mastering core security configurations and AWS architectures.

Web Development using Django

September 2023 - November 2023

eMobilis Technology Training Institute

Completed intensive web orchestration bootcamp. Developed hands-on fluency in building dynamic, full-stack web solutions utilizing Django's architectural patterns, relational database mapping, and rapid local ecosystem deployment.

Professional Experience

Digital Literacy Trainer & Software Developer

September 2025 - Present

Wama Training Institute, Ongata Rongai, Kenya

  • Architect and develop internal institutional software systems and web portfolios to digitize student administration workflows and course asset delivery.
  • Design and deliver comprehensive technical curriculum materials and hands-on digital literacy modules tailored for nursing assistant students and technical cohorts.
  • Build dynamic, user-centered learning management components using clean frontend layouts backed by robust relational database designs.
  • Formulate clear instructional guidelines and design typographic learning assets, significantly improving student technical confidence and interface navigation skills.

IT Support Specialist

June 2025 - Present

Wama Hospital, Ongata Rongai, Kenya

  • Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot organization-wide network infrastructure (LAN/WLAN) utilizing ICMP/SNMP protocols and device telemetry to ensure zero-downtime hospital connectivity.
  • Orchestrate organization-wide brand consistency by engineering responsive front-end visual components, unified layout graphics, and high-fidelity UI assets across all digital communication touchpoints.
  • Provide responsive Level 1 IT support, hardware diagnostics, and endpoint troubleshooting, systematically reducing ticket queues through automated software deployment scripts and clear procedural documentation.
  • Maintain network topology maps, and system configuration logs, laying the groundwork for automated configuration management and infrastructure-as-code principles.

Logistics Manager & Lead Community Organizer

March 2025 - Present

AWS User Group AI/ML Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya

  • Coordinate community logistics, venue selections, and vendor operations for technical events and anniversary celebrations scaling up to 100+ engineering attendees.
  • Collaborate closely with internal departmental leadership to streamline event operational flows, ensuring seamless schedule execution and high attendee engagement.
  • Drive technical community engagement by organizing weekly progress alignments, speaker selections, and pulse checks for executive volunteer panels.
  • Design high-impact visual layouts, digital banners, and presentation slide decks to maintain cohesive event branding across regional community marketing channels.

IT Support Intern

May 2023 - August 2023

Collection Africa Limited, Nairobi, Kenya

  • Managed and maintained the organization's internal web application hosted on cloud environments, tracking stability issues.
  • Implemented and optimized network infrastructure including structured LAN cabling and WLAN routing configurations for robust office connectivity.
  • Assisted in basic database management and system administration tasks for on-premise servers and cloud tracking panels.
  • Provided comprehensive technical tier support for hardware routing, internal software configurations, and operating system debugging.

Technical Skills

Core Competencies

Backend & Databases

  • Python & Django Framework
  • RESTful API Architecture
  • PostgreSQL & MySQL Databases
  • Data Structures & Algorithms

Cloud & Systems Ops

  • AWS Cloud Infrastructure
  • Network Topologies & Admin
  • System Monitoring (Zabbix/SNMP)
  • Linux System Operations

Design & Leadership

  • Tech Community Leadership
  • UI Design & Visual Assets
  • Technical Layout Typography
  • Digital Literacy Instruction