
Mark Gatere
Software Engineer
I am a...
About Me
• I am a Committed and
Motivated Tech optimist; seasoned developer whose passion
lies at the intersection of Technology and Innovation.
• My well of imagination
and creativity runs deep and I continue to use this very
important attribute to meet and exceed your expectation.
...
• Experienced in blending
the art of design with the skill of programming to deliver
immersive and engaging user experiences.
Strong proficiency in Python for Machine Learning,
JavaScript and a thorough understanding of ReactJS and its
core principles.
• Currently working on my
own projects, building beautiful reusable components and
interface features with ReactJS across web applications,
and always looking forward to learning new technologies
and improve my skills ...with a passion for learning and a
strong desire to create.
What I Do
Achievement
Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador
Google Developer Students Club, Lead
Zindi - Kenya Student Ambassador
Hugging Face Student Ambassador
Young Scientist Kenya, Mentor
Keynote Speaker, EnhanceMind AI Conference
Resume
Education
2021 - 2025
Dedan Kimathi University of TechnologyBSc. Information Technology
2017 - 2021
Machakos School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
(KCSE)
71 pts
B+
*** - 2016
St Lilyanna Prep. School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
(KCPE)
405
A
Experience
July 2022 - Present
DeKUTMicrosoft Learn Student Ambassador
Spearhead dynamic community initiatives, conducting engaging weekly sessions and monthly hackathons to empower individuals in Web Development, guiding them from beginner level to creating impressive, full‐fledged projects.
April 2023 - July 2023
Quizard HQOpen Source Developer
Collaborated with a team of developers to implement user‐friendly interfaces for Quizardhq’s web application using React and Tailwind CSS, resulting in an improvement in user engagement and overall satisfaction. Conducted the identification and fixing of frontend issues, ensuring high‐quality and bug‐free user experiences.
Social Media Lead
Created compelling and shareable content for various social media platforms, including Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. Monitored and analyzed social media metrics and performance data to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for improvement. Engaged with followers and responded to comments and messages to enhance brand loyalty.
Nov 2022 - April 2023
PLP AfricaPLP Africa Student Lead
Supervised a cohort of 50 students as part of the PLP Africa Scholarship Program, facilitating effective communication between the administrative team and students by relaying information and addressing student inquiries. Supported students in accessing supplementary resources to enhance their learning experience throughout the program.
Feb 2022 - March 2022
The Sparks FoundationData Science and Business Analytics Intern
Selected among the students who were to join the virtual graduate rotational internship program. Played an integral role in developing four Machine Learning projects, including a Profit Prediction model, Income Classification model, Student Score Prediction model, and Image Classification model.
Languages
Python
JavaScript (ES6)
HTML/CSS (+ Sass)
SQL
Rust
Frameworks
ReactJS
Tailwind CSS
TensorFlow
NextJS
{Learning}
NodeJS
{Learning}
Tools
- Azure
- Docker {Learning}
- Shell
- Linux
- Git
- GitHub
- Firebase
- APIs
- MongoDB
- Microservices {Learning}
- GraphQL {Learning}
- Heroku
- VS Code
- Microsoft Office