Pollet A.

About Me

Pollet is a Senior Full-stack Developer helping out on projects with both front-end and back-end tasks in building complex web applications and writing clean, maintainable code. She works with complex codebases and technologies in production and is passionate about solving real-world problems through technology, particularly in fintech and agri-tech. Pollet is well-versed in Elixir and Phoenix frameworks, software architecture design patterns, and test-driven development, designing back-end APIs, contributing to front-end architecture, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Elixir Developer
2022 - Present (3 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

  • Participating in scrums consisting of cross-functional teams, both software and hardware.

  • Ensuring that features are being delivered efficiently and on time.

xMoney.com
xMoney.com
Full-stack Developer
2022 - Present (3 years)
Remote

Working for a digital payments network providing customizable solutions tailored to business needs to ensure a seamless payment experience.

Packlane
Packlane
Software Developer
2021 - 2022 (1 year)
Remote
  • Wrote, deployed, and maintained high-quality code to enhance functionalities and features on the Packlane project.

  • Actively participated in code reviews, refactoring coding into scalable, robust and resilient solutions.

  • Worked on API endpoints and executed quality tests to enhance the software product.

ElixirKenya
ElixirKenya
Open-source Contributor
2020 - Present (5 years)
Kisumu, Kenya
  • Contributing solutions and working with other engineers to solve complex Elixir-based issues on different projects.

  • Designed and published a wrapper for Africa's Talking API that integrates seamlessly in building mobile solutions.

  • Actively participating in code reviews and mentoring junior devs on best practices and industry standards.

Podii
Podii
Elixir Developer
2018 - Present (7 years)
Kisumu, Kenya
  • Designing, developing, and implementing web apps and PWAs with USSD and SMS functionalities for different clients.

  • Led a dev team to design and implement new features and offline functionalities on apps for use in low-network areas.

  • Building and testing software applications on projects, delivering solutions to improve performance within timelines.

ElixirPostgreSQLPhoenix FrameworkPhoenix LiveViewGitUSSD Technology SMS REST APIs Test-driven development (TDD)Agile (Scrum) CI/CD Progressive Web Applications (PWA)

Showcase

Full-stack Developer - Vibrant Village
Full-stack Developer - Vibrant Village

Worked on Vibrant Village, an application used by a non-profit organization to give out farm inputs to farmers in remote areas in western Kenya at subsidized prices. The app manages farmer registration, order placement and handling, distribution of inputs, generation of reports, payment management, and communication. Designed and implemented offline functionalities on the app to work seamlessly in remote areas with limited network connectivity.

Full-stack Developer - Nailinda App
Full-stack Developer - Nailinda App

Nailinda is a healthcare application for users to access nearby healthcare centers during an emergency. The app has functionalities that recommend nearby healthcare centers to users depending on their location using geolocation. Designed, developed, and implemented the application.

Full-stack Developer - Groxio
Full-stack Developer - Groxio

Provided full-stack expertise on Groxio, an app that helps developers learn different programming languages, buy courses or books, and watch videos on the coursework. Built and implemented the website using Elixir/Phoenix, LiveView, and PostgreSQL.

Education

BSc Information Technology
BSc Information Technology
Laikipia University - Kenya
2013 - 2017 (4 years)