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Isaac Ssemugenyi

Isaac Ssemugenyi

Frontend Engineer

Location

Kampala, Uganda

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Professional Summary

Dedicated Frontend Engineer with over 4 years of experience in developing responsive, accessible, and performant web applications. Specialized in React, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks with a strong focus on user experience and clean code principles. Passionate about creating intuitive interfaces and solving complex problems through innovative solutions. Proven track record of delivering high-quality projects in collaborative team environments.

Work Experience

Frontend Engineer

TechSolutions Inc. | July 2022 - Present
  • Lead the frontend development of a major e-commerce platform serving over 2 million monthly users, resulting in a 30% improvement in page load times and a 15% increase in conversion rates.
  • Implemented advanced state management using Redux Toolkit and context API, reducing boilerplate code by 40% and improving application maintainability.
  • Architected and deployed a component library with 50+ reusable UI components that accelerated development cycles across multiple projects by 25%.
  • Collaborated with UX/UI designers to implement responsive designs that improved mobile user experience, resulting in a 20% increase in mobile engagement.
  • Mentored junior developers through code reviews, pair programming sessions, and technical workshops, enhancing team competency in React best practices.

Frontend Developer

WebCraft Systems | March 2020 - June 2022
  • Developed responsive web applications using React.js, TypeScript, and Styled Components for various clients across finance, healthcare, and retail sectors.
  • Integrated REST APIs and GraphQL endpoints to create dynamic user interfaces that updated in real-time, enhancing user engagement metrics by 35%.
  • Improved application performance by implementing code splitting, lazy loading, and optimized rendering techniques, reducing initial load time by 45%.
  • Conducted unit and integration testing using Jest and React Testing Library, achieving 85% test coverage across projects.
  • Participated in agile development processes, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, contributing to consistent on-time deliveries.

Junior Web Developer

DigitalEdge Solutions | January 2019 - February 2020
  • Built and maintained client websites using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and responsive design.
  • Assisted senior developers in migrating legacy applications to modern React.js architecture, contributing to a 50% reduction in codebase size.
  • Implemented UI designs from Figma and Adobe XD mockups with pixel-perfect accuracy, receiving commendation from design team members.
  • Debugged and resolved frontend issues across multiple projects, reducing reported bugs by 30% within six months.

Technical Skills

Frontend Technologies

React.js / Next.js 95%
TypeScript / JavaScript 90%
Redux / Context API 85%
CSS / SASS / Tailwind 90%
Responsive Web Design 95%

Tools & Methodologies

Git / GitHub 90%
Jest / Testing Library 80%
Webpack / Vite 85%
Agile / Scrum 90%
CI/CD Pipelines 75%

Additional Skills

RESTful APIs GraphQL Responsive Design UI/UX Principles Web Accessibility Performance Optimization Cross-Browser Compatibility Firebase AWS Node.js Basics Figma Adobe XD

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Makerere University | 2015 - 2019

Graduated with First Class Honors. Specialized in Software Engineering with a focus on web technologies and user interface design.

Advanced Frontend Web Development

Frontend Masters | 2020

Comprehensive course covering advanced JavaScript, React, state management, and performance optimization techniques.

UI/UX Design Fundamentals

Interaction Design Foundation | 2021

Certification in user experience design principles, user research methodologies, and creating accessible interfaces.

Notable Projects

E-Commerce Platform

Lead frontend developer for a major e-commerce platform with 2M+ monthly users

React Redux TypeScript Tailwind CSS

Developed a feature-rich e-commerce platform with advanced filtering, real-time inventory updates, and seamless checkout process.

Live Demo Source Code

Healthcare Dashboard

Interactive dashboard for healthcare professionals to monitor patient data

Next.js Context API ChartJS SCSS

Built an intuitive dashboard that visualizes patient vitals, medication schedules, and health trends with real-time updates.

Live Demo Source Code

Component Library

Reusable UI component library for internal team use

React Storybook Styled Components Jest

Created a comprehensive library of 50+ UI components with full documentation, testing, and theme customization.

Live Demo Source Code

Financial Analytics App

Personal finance tracking and analytics application

React Firebase D3.js MUI

Designed and implemented a financial tracking app with expense categorization, budget planning, and interactive data visualizations.

Live Demo Source Code
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Languages

EN

English

Professional Proficiency

LG

Luganda

Native

SW

Swahili

Basic Proficiency

Interests

Open Source

Tech Literature

Music Production

Hiking

References

Professional references available upon request.