Top Talent like Jasper are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Jasper Kinoti

Full-stack Engineer
Frontend Developer
AI & Machine Learning Engineer
Nairobi, Nairobi County, KE
Software Development
Python
Javascript
PHP
Node.js
TypeScript
React
Next.js
Firebase
Amazon Web Services
Machine Learning
HTML/CSS
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Senior Software Engineer specializing in Front-End and Full-Stack Development
All engineers write code, but great engineers compose experiences. My mission has been one of bridging the space between product and people. While my expertise lies in engineering, my mission goes deeper: to translate complexity into clarity and turn my users' needs into meaningful, lasting solutions. I really love building intuitive, innovative, and visionary software that doesn’t just work but resonates with my audience. I am fascinated by the human experience behind the interface, the why behind the what, and that is what drives me. I enjoy working with talented, creative, and ambitious teams united by the love of building quality software that matters. I believe software isn’t just a product. It’s a reflection of the world we want to create. Let’s build the world we have always dreamed of.

Work History

X

Senior Software Engineer

X-TeamIn my role as a Senior Software Engineer at X-Team, I have the privilege of engaging in captivating projects for some of the world's most pioneering companies. Collaborating with the brightest minds in the tech industry, I continuously find inspiration in the innovative solutions we create. My most recent assignment immersed me in the dynamic world of NewsCorp Australia's SPP team, where I assumed the role of Senior Front-End Engineer. Within this exceptional team, we embarked on an ambitious journey to modernize and revolutionize the NewsCorp editorial experience. It has been an exhilarating endeavor that perfectly blends my passion for technology and my dedication to enhancing user experiences. Notable Contributions and Accomplishments: - Spearheaded the development of cutting-edge front-end solutions, streamlining the NewsCorp editorial workflow and significantly enhancing efficiency. - Contributed to a cross-functional team, fostering collaboration between designers and developers to deliver a cohesive and visually striking user interface. - Successfully implemented responsive design principles, resulting in a seamless and enjoyable reading experience across various devices. - Contributed to the adoption of best practices, including continuous integration and test-driven development, ensuring code quality and project reliability. - Received accolades from project stakeholders for consistently meeting and exceeding project milestones and deadlines.
X

Software Engineer

XWPMay 2021 - Apr 2023 • 2 yrsDuring my tenure at XWP, I had the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects for major multinational companies. My experience spans the entire software development spectrum, including front-end, mobile and full-stack development. Notably, I played a key role in contributing to the development of the open source stories for web by Google, developing a sophisticated web3 e-commerce platform for BarterCard and helping iOne Digital maintain their social media mobile application. My ability to thrive both independently and within collaborative teams was instrumental in successfully delivering these projects. These experiences have honed my expertise across the software development spectrum and reinforced my commitment to delivering exceptional results in every project I undertake.
S

Senior Software Engineer

Spanish for KidsApr 2020 - May 2021 • 1 yr 2 mosAs the sole engineer for Spanish for kids, I played a critical role in establishing the company's content management strategy, migrating their application from a legacy technology to a modern infrastructure and technology stack using a serverless architecture and a headless cms. I architected an infrastructure strategy encompassing GCP, Firebase CloudStore, Cloud Functions, JWPlayer, GraphCMS(Hydra) e.t.c to improve scalability, flexibility and performance of the application. This new infrastructure strategy enabled Spanish for kids to grow and scale their business, and provided a solid foundation for future development.
C

Lead Frontend Engineer

CooklyMar 2018 - Apr 2020 • 2 yrs 2 mosAs a lead engineer at Cookly, I led a small team of front-end engineers on the redesign and migration of Cookly's legacy codebase used by over 1 million users. My technical leadership skills were key in making strategic decisions on the ideal infrastructure, frameworks and technology stack based on project requirements, team skill-set, timeline, future development and third party integrations. I was able to deliver a new stripe checkout experience which improved the performance on the client and reduced abandoned checkout rates by over 30%. Furthermore, I improved an internal dashboard tool dev-x that resulted in a faster and improved development workflow by adding pipelines to lint and test PR’s before merging and more frequent and automated deployments.
D

Web Developer, Borderlands Knowledge Hub Project

Danish Refugee Council / Dansk FlygtningehjælpNov 2016 - Jan 2017 • 3 mosAs an engineer contracted by the Danish Refugee Council, I was responsible for building the DRC Borderlands Knowledge Hub, an interactive web application and library that showcases key insights and trends in border conflict and management in the borderlands of East Africa. My technical skills in web development, database management, and data visualization were instrumental in creating an intuitive user interface and making the information easily accessible and understandable to users through the use of interactive maps and data visualization techniques. The application has been widely used by researchers, policy makers, and humanitarian organizations, and has been a valuable tool for understanding and addressing challenges in border management.

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Senior Software Engineer specializing in Front-End and Full-Stack Development
All engineers write code, but great engineers compose experiences. My mission has been one of bridging the space between product and people. While my expertise lies in engineering, my mission goes deeper: to translate complexity into clarity and turn my users' needs into meaningful, lasting solutions. I really love building intuitive, innovative, and visionary software that doesn’t just work but resonates with my audience. I am fascinated by the human experience behind the interface, the why behind the what, and that is what drives me. I enjoy working with talented, creative, and ambitious teams united by the love of building quality software that matters. I believe software isn’t just a product. It’s a reflection of the world we want to create. Let’s build the world we have always dreamed of.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Jasper are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Jasper Kinoti

Full-stack Engineer
Frontend Developer
AI & Machine Learning Engineer
Nairobi, Nairobi County, KE
Software Development
Python
Javascript
PHP
Node.js
TypeScript
React
Next.js
Firebase
Amazon Web Services
Machine Learning
HTML/CSS
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

X

Senior Software Engineer

X-TeamIn my role as a Senior Software Engineer at X-Team, I have the privilege of engaging in captivating projects for some of the world's most pioneering companies. Collaborating with the brightest minds in the tech industry, I continuously find inspiration in the innovative solutions we create. My most recent assignment immersed me in the dynamic world of NewsCorp Australia's SPP team, where I assumed the role of Senior Front-End Engineer. Within this exceptional team, we embarked on an ambitious journey to modernize and revolutionize the NewsCorp editorial experience. It has been an exhilarating endeavor that perfectly blends my passion for technology and my dedication to enhancing user experiences. Notable Contributions and Accomplishments: - Spearheaded the development of cutting-edge front-end solutions, streamlining the NewsCorp editorial workflow and significantly enhancing efficiency. - Contributed to a cross-functional team, fostering collaboration between designers and developers to deliver a cohesive and visually striking user interface. - Successfully implemented responsive design principles, resulting in a seamless and enjoyable reading experience across various devices. - Contributed to the adoption of best practices, including continuous integration and test-driven development, ensuring code quality and project reliability. - Received accolades from project stakeholders for consistently meeting and exceeding project milestones and deadlines.
X

Software Engineer

XWPMay 2021 - Apr 2023 • 2 yrsDuring my tenure at XWP, I had the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects for major multinational companies. My experience spans the entire software development spectrum, including front-end, mobile and full-stack development. Notably, I played a key role in contributing to the development of the open source stories for web by Google, developing a sophisticated web3 e-commerce platform for BarterCard and helping iOne Digital maintain their social media mobile application. My ability to thrive both independently and within collaborative teams was instrumental in successfully delivering these projects. These experiences have honed my expertise across the software development spectrum and reinforced my commitment to delivering exceptional results in every project I undertake.
S

Senior Software Engineer

Spanish for KidsApr 2020 - May 2021 • 1 yr 2 mosAs the sole engineer for Spanish for kids, I played a critical role in establishing the company's content management strategy, migrating their application from a legacy technology to a modern infrastructure and technology stack using a serverless architecture and a headless cms. I architected an infrastructure strategy encompassing GCP, Firebase CloudStore, Cloud Functions, JWPlayer, GraphCMS(Hydra) e.t.c to improve scalability, flexibility and performance of the application. This new infrastructure strategy enabled Spanish for kids to grow and scale their business, and provided a solid foundation for future development.
C

Lead Frontend Engineer

CooklyMar 2018 - Apr 2020 • 2 yrs 2 mosAs a lead engineer at Cookly, I led a small team of front-end engineers on the redesign and migration of Cookly's legacy codebase used by over 1 million users. My technical leadership skills were key in making strategic decisions on the ideal infrastructure, frameworks and technology stack based on project requirements, team skill-set, timeline, future development and third party integrations. I was able to deliver a new stripe checkout experience which improved the performance on the client and reduced abandoned checkout rates by over 30%. Furthermore, I improved an internal dashboard tool dev-x that resulted in a faster and improved development workflow by adding pipelines to lint and test PR’s before merging and more frequent and automated deployments.
D

Web Developer, Borderlands Knowledge Hub Project

Danish Refugee Council / Dansk FlygtningehjælpNov 2016 - Jan 2017 • 3 mosAs an engineer contracted by the Danish Refugee Council, I was responsible for building the DRC Borderlands Knowledge Hub, an interactive web application and library that showcases key insights and trends in border conflict and management in the borderlands of East Africa. My technical skills in web development, database management, and data visualization were instrumental in creating an intuitive user interface and making the information easily accessible and understandable to users through the use of interactive maps and data visualization techniques. The application has been widely used by researchers, policy makers, and humanitarian organizations, and has been a valuable tool for understanding and addressing challenges in border management.

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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