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
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