Jerry Auvagha
Full Stack Web Developer at Elitepath Software Limited
Information Technology at Carnegie Mellon University Africa
Rwanda
Hi, I'm Jerry Auvagha!
Full Stack Web Developer at Elitepath Software Limited
I am a versatile Software Developer with a strong academic foundation in Information Technology and Software Engineering. While my technical expertise lies in developing responsive web and mobile applications, my true strength is in understanding and solving user problems. I have consistently moved beyond implementation to engage deeply with product strategy and user experience design, creating intuitive interfaces that address core user needs. I bring significant value to organizations by streamlining workflows, optimizing performance, and delivering solutions that balance technical excellence with exceptional usability. My professional satisfaction comes from transforming complex requirements into elegant, user-centered experiences that drive measurable business results.
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Experience
Elitepath Software Limited
Full Stack Web Developer
June 2021 - Present
Developed web applications for SMEs like saccos and microfinance companies using Laravel and Vue.
Streamlined the Git workflows which expedited releases to production.
Built an ecommerce module using Vue JS and Laravel which increased demand for sales by 15%.
Boosted the performance of the system by optimizing queries which improved the overall user experience.
Migrated users between different versions of the system which provided them a better experience while maintaining data integrity.
Elitepath Software Limited
Mobile Developer (Part-time)
June 2024 - August 2024
Successfully developed and published a mobile client application to Google Play Store within an accelerated two-month timeline, while concurrently managing full-time internship responsibilities
Transformed complex web-based financial operations into an intuitive mobile experience, significantly enhancing accessibility for users with limited technical expertise.
Modernized legacy codebase by implementing null safety and resolving dependencies with abandoned packages, creating a sustainable foundation for future development.
Engineered an enhanced security layer with robust PIN and biometric authentication protocols, protecting sensitive financial user data beyond standard requirements.
Exercised full creative control over UI/UX decisions, resulting in a highly intuitive interface that received positive feedback from initial user testing.
Demonstrated exceptional time management by effectively balancing this project with concurrent responsibilities, dedicating focused evening and weekend hours to ensure timely delivery
Created a mobile extension that seamlessly integrated with existing web infrastructure while adding value through improved usability and accessibility.
DFTR Limited
Frontend Engineer Intern
June 2024 - August 2024
Spearheaded development of critical features for DFTR's flagship mobile application, enabling the successful launch of version 1.0 ('Amina') within a tight three-month timeline.
Implemented optical character recognition technology that transformed receipt scanning, dramatically cutting transaction recording time from minutes to seconds.
Optimized application performance by enhancing scrollable list efficiency, resulting in faster load times and improved user experience.
Transformed user interface with enhanced feedback mechanisms and loading indicators, which contributed to a more intuitive and responsive application.
Elevated overall code quality through strategic refactoring, improving maintainability and setting a foundation for sustainable development practices.
Elitepath Software Limited
Full Stack Web Developer
June 2021 - July 2023
Promoted to a full-time role based on exceptional performance as an intern.
Developed web applications for SMEs like saccos and microfinance companies using Laravel and Vue including the flagship product: sakoly.com.
Streamlined the Git workflows which expedited releases to production.
Built an ecommerce module using Vue JS and Laravel which increased demand for sales by 15%.
Boosted system performance by optimizing queries which improved the user satisfaction by 20%.
Migrated users between different versions of the system which provided them a better experience while maintaining data integrity.
Integrated various payment gateways such as M-Pesa, Stripe and Flutterwave, and added recurrent billing which improved the revenue collection by 10%.
Education

Information Technology
Carnegie Mellon University Africa
Graduating in 2025

Informatics and Computer Science
Strathmore University
Graduated in 2021

Industrial Computer Science
Strathmore University
Graduated in 2021
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Languages
English
Swahili
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