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Samuel Andrew Muwakanya

Kampala

Summary

Senior Frontend Engineer with 8+ years experience delivering scalable web and mobile applications. Specializes in Angular and React, with expertise in Core Web Vitals and performance tuning. Proven track record in designing reusable component libraries and collaborating with product and design teams. Skilled in Flutter, React Native, and hybrid mobile app development. Recognized for extreme ownership, clean code, and ability to work across cross-functional teams in agile environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Web Developer

National Social Security Fund, NSSF
09.2018 - Current
  • Led the development of high-performance Angular-based single-page applications, improving TTFB and Core Web Vitals metrics by optimizing lazy loading, code splitting, and AOT compilation.
  • Built and maintained scalable and reusable component libraries in Angular and React using Storybook, enabling cross-team collaboration and design consistency.
  • Reduced design-developer handoff issues by 40% by building and scaling reusable component libraries in Angular and React using Storybook, enabling seamless design-system integration across teams.
  • Collaborated with product and design teams to translate business requirements into engaging UI features, implementing pixel-perfect designs with a strong emphasis on performance and accessibility.
  • Improved user retention by 15% through the integration of Google Analytics and Amplitude, leveraging behavioral insights to drive iterative UI/UX enhancements..
  • Developed and maintained testable codebases with comprehensive unit and integration tests, ensuring high code quality and reducing post-release defects by over 40%.
  • Worked closely with backend engineers to align API architecture with frontend needs, improving data flow efficiency and reducing UI latency.
  • Improved team code quality and onboarding by leading structured code reviews, applying design pattern best practices, and maintaining architecture consistency across modules.
  • Utilized Lighthouse and browser profiling tools to diagnose and resolve complex UI performance issues, achieving measurable improvements in load and interaction times.
  • Implemented server-side rendering (SSR) strategies for Angular and React applications to enhance SEO and first paint performance.
  • Practiced extreme ownership in managing projects from concept to deployment in agile environments, often leading cross-functional initiatives and mentoring junior developers.

Lead Software Developer

Olycash
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Consistently met sprint goals and reduced rework cycles through extreme ownership, leading cross-functional delivery of high-impact features and mentoring junior engineers in fast-paced agile teams.Mentored junior developers, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Implemented Agile methodologies, resulting in faster development cycles and increased adaptability to changing requirements.
  • Ensured high-quality code by conducting thorough code reviews and implementing automated testing tools.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends in mobile technology, applying best practices to app development projects consistently.

Software Developer

Newwave Technologies
08.2015 - 08.2017
  • Improved software efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving coding issues.
  • Saved time and resources by identifying and fixing bugs before product deployment.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on tight deadlines.
  • Enhanced user experience through designing and implementing user-friendly interfaces.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering

Makerere University
Kampala Uganda
01-2017

Skills

  • Front-end development
  • Responsive design
  • API integration
  • Website optimization
  • Project management
  • Agile workflow
  • Technical analysis
  • Web security
  • Application deployment
  • Object-oriented programming
  • Mobile-first design
  • Code version control
  • CI and CD implementation
  • Cloud computing
  • Critical thinking

Certification

  • Certified Agile Project Manager
  • Certified Ethical Hacker

Timeline

Web Developer

National Social Security Fund, NSSF
09.2018 - Current

Lead Software Developer

Olycash
08.2016 - 08.2017

Software Developer

Newwave Technologies
08.2015 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering

Makerere University

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