Last updated: Tue Jul 24, 2025

COLLINS RUTO

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

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Profile

As a full-stack developer and NEAR & ICP certified web3 developer, I specialize in building fully-fledged web applications. My expertise includes Javascript and Typescript with React.js and Next.js for the frontend, and Node.js with Express for backend development and APIs. I have extensive experience connecting APIs with databases such as MongoDB and GraphCMS using Prisma and tRPC. Additionally, I build intuitive mobile and desktop applications using Flutter.

Career Objective

  • As a hard-working and passionate full-stack developer, my objective is to leverage my skills and expertise to create elegant and efficient software solutions for businesses and organizations.
  • I am committed to staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices to deliver high-quality results.
  • To join a dynamic and innovative team where I can contribute my skills and collaborate on challenging projects.

Work Experience

Web Developer | Eldama Ravine Education Foundation MAY - PRESENT

  • Built and deployed EREF Foundation's website & event registration platform using Next.js, Firebase, and Vercel serverless functions.
  • Integrated M-Pesa Daraja and KCB Buni APIs for secure mobile payments with real-time callback handling.
  • Collaborated with a development team of 5 using Git for version control, established CI/CD workflows with Vercel for seamless deployment, and maintained code quality through feature-based branching.
  • Optimized online content using SEO best practices to improve ranking and visibility.

Software Engineer | Freelance Developer 2024 - 2025

  • Developed a full-featured school management system using the T3 Stack (Next.js, TypeScript, tRPC, Prisma) for end-to-end type safety.
  • Collaborated on building Web3 applications with real-time features, decentralized logic, and fast prototyping, resulting in my team winning 3 hackathons.
  • Wrote and maintained automated tests to ensure application reliability and performance.
  • Implemented role-based access control, security middlewares, and authentication via NextAuth (Google, GitHub).

Web / Web3 Developer Lead & Treasurer | TUM Developers Club 2022 - 2024

  • Led the development of innovative solutions, including a USSD-based system to access student data offline.
  • Conducted workshops on Linux setup, smart contracts, and modern web/Web3 development technologies.
  • Served as the TUM Web Dev Lead for the Google Developer Student Club, mentoring students in frontend and backend development.
  • Collaborated with industry partners to organize major tech events including Flutter Festivals, Google I/O Extended, Atlassian Dev Day, and AWS Community Days.

Education

B.Tech Marine Engineering | TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MOMBASA 2020 - 2024

  • Graduated 2nd Class Upper Division

KCSE | UZALENDO SECONDARY SCHOOL 2016 - 2019

  • Attained B+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
  • School Captain

KCPE | KOKWOMOI PRIMARY SCHOOL 2008 - 2015

  • Attained 372 points in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
  • Best student of the year class of 2015

Skills

  • Software Development: Dart, JavaScript, Typescript, Rust, Python
  • Web Development: Tailwind CSS, React.js, Next.js, tRPC, NodeJS, Express
  • Database: MongoDB, My SQL, GraphCMS, Prisma, Firebase
  • Mobile & desktop app development: Flutter, Dart, Android Studio

Certifications

  • Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) Rust & Typescript 101/201 | dacade.org (Aug - Oct 2024)
  • NEAR Protocol Rust Smart Contracts Development | dacade.org (May - Jul 2024)
  • SUI DeFi development using move | BitKE Web3 developers Club (Jun - Aug 2022)

Dev Tools

  • ArchLinux
  • VS Code
  • Git & Github
  • Nvim
  • Android Studio

Languages

  • English
  • Swahili

References

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