Paul Nzomo KiokoFULL-STACK SYSTEMS ENGINEER | UI/UX DESIGNER
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EDUCATION & TRAINING

DPS Certificate - Phase 1

UnternehmerTUM
2025

BSc Information Technology

Mount Kenya University
01/2024 – 08/2026
PROFILE

Full‑Stack Systems Engineer and UI/UX Designer with proven experience in evaluator‑led innovation environments, including UnternehmerTUM’s DPS pipeline (Phases 1–2). Skilled in backend optimization, automated testing, and UX validation, ready to apply expertise to global innovation challenges.

EXPERIENCE & PROGRAMS

Freelance Web Developer

Upwork & Fiverr
2023 – Present
  • •.Built 10+ responsive, database‑driven web applications for international clients.
  • •Integrated secure backend systems, reducing downtime by 30%.
  • •Ensured accessibility compliance, improving usability scores by 20%.
  • •Implemented Playwright automated testing, cutting cross‑browser UI errors by 40%.

    • DPS Masterclass - Phase 2

    UnternehmerTUM & Bavarian Chancellery
    11/2025 – 02/2026 | Hybrid

    • Completed Phase 2 of the DPS Masterclass, earning certification backed by TUM and the Bavarian Chancellery.

  • •Earned certification backed by TUM and the Bavarian Chancellery, validating cross‑functional product development expertise.

    • • Applied human‑centered design, agile prototyping, and systems thinking to African innovation challenges.

    • Strengthened skills in international collaboration, evaluator‑led iteration, and structured milestone delivery.

    • Co‑developed MkutanoApp, an offline‑first platform for rural savings groups, presented in final board review.

    Nyota Training Programme
    11/2025

    Completed resilience, innovation, and structured problem-solving workshops.

    Studocu Live Feedback Session — UX & Full‑Stack Contributor (Aug 2025)

    Studocu
    08/2025
  • •Delivered structured UX/UI and full‑stack feedback directly to product leadership during a one‑on‑one session.
  • •Influenced redesign considerations that improved platform usability for 1M+ active users.
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    CORE SKILLS
    Programming
    • •Python
    • •Java
    • •JavaScript
    • •HTML/CSS
    • •MySQL
    • •Git
    Systems & APIS
    • •M-Pesa Daraja API
    • •WebAuthn (Biometric Login)
    • •Playwright (UI Testing)
    Platforms
    • •Windows
    • •Linux
    • •macOS
    • •Vercel
    • •Railway
    Design & Workflow
    • •Balsamiq
    • •Canva
    • •Google Slides
    • •MS Office
    LANGUAGES
    English

    Fluent

    Swahili

    Native

    ADDITIONAL INTERESTS
    Workflow optimization
    Pitch-deck design
    Music
  • •Highlighted accessibility and workflow issues, leading to a 15% reduction in reported user friction.

    • LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY

    Led workshops on Python programming and web development fundamentals.

    PROJECTS
  • •Designed and deployed a full‑stack web application enabling campsite reservations with secure M‑Pesa payment integration.
  • •Processed 200+ pilot transactions, demonstrating reliability and scalability.
  • •Reduced booking errors by 25% compared to manual systems.
  • •Built a PHP/MySQLi portal with experimental biometric authentication using WebAuthn.
  • •Achieved 90% login success rate in controlled trials with 50+ students.
  • •Cut password reset requests by 40% during testing.
  • •Developed a prototype scaffold for an AI assistant focused on Kenyan history.Implemented ingestion pipeline, semantic search (FAISS + sentence‑transformers), and minimal API/CLI for querying historical documents.Added a PHP interface for lightweight frontend testing.Currently a proof‑of‑concept, not yet fully tested or deployed — demonstrates ability to design architecture, integrate vector search, and build modular interfaces.

    • MKUTANOAPP⁠

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    Projects

    MkutanoApp – Rural Savings Group Platform (BESPOKE Team, DPS Phase 2)

    • Designed and developed an offline‑first platform enabling rural savings groups to manage contributions, loans, and repayments in low‑connectivity environments.

    • Implemented member wallets, audit trails, and dispute resolution features to strengthen transparency and trust.

    • Built stakeholder dashboards for NGOs/MFIs with exportable reports, supporting faster credit assessments.

    • Demonstrated potential impact through simulated traction metrics (e.g., 1,200+ groups, 21,000+ members, KES 85M+ savings).

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    • Presented prototypes in Phase 2 final board review, earning certification backed by TUM & Bavarian Chancellery.

    CERTIFICATIONS
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