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Building Technology
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Software Developer & Technical Writer. Passionate about developing scalable solutions, driving innovation, and streamlining workflows. Skilled in project coordination, stakeholder communication, and technical documentation.

Stella Oiro
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About Me

Dedicated Apprentice Software Developer with experience in Golang, JavaScript, and Python. Skilled in creating healthcare-focused applications including predictive analytics systems and electronic medical record solutions. Passionate about using technology to solve healthcare challenges and communicating technical concepts effectively.

Work Experience

Software Developer & Technical Writer - Zone01 Kisumu

Apr 2024 - Present

  • Led Software Projects by managing project planning, stakeholder communication, and tracking deliverables
  • Coordinated team activities and maintained timelines using JIRA, Trello, and Asana
  • Created technical documentation and status reports for developers and stakeholders
  • Conducted risk assessments via code reviews and quality audits
  • Developed full-stack applications using Golang, React, and FastAPI

Data Analyst Trainee - Azubi Africa

June 2023

  • Performed data analysis and reporting to support project planning decisions
  • Assisted in data preprocessing for structured decision-making

Recent Impact Projects

AfyaChain Blockchain Solution

A blockchain-based medical record system using Golang with smart contracts for secure patient data management

HealthcareBlockchainGolang

Kintaraa

A secure, decentralized platform supporting GBV survivors across Africa with multilingual resources

BlockchainAISocial Impact

Rootika

Digital marketplace connecting Kenyan jua kali artisans with customers globally

E-commerceLocal TradeCommunity

Beyond building software, I'm deeply committed to fostering a vibrant tech community in my region. As an organizer for Gophers Kisumu, I help connect developers and create spaces for learning and collaboration. I'm also a frequent attendee of tech events, including Google I/O Extended Kisumu, GopherCon Africa, GDG DevFest Kisumu, and various ICP and Zone01 hackathons, where I'm constantly inspired by fellow developers and innovators.

ICP Megahackathon Finalist

Kintaraa Project - Decentralized Community Support Platform

Community Leadership

Community Organizer at Gophers Kisumu

Certification

Rust Smart Contract 101 by Dacade

Skills & Expertise

Technical Skills

Software Development: Golang, JavaScript, Python (Django), Motoko, Rust
Web Development: React, FastAPI, TypeScript, HTML, SCSS, Redux
DevOps & Cloud: Docker, Git, CI/CD, AWS, Cloud Services
Healthcare Systems: EMR, HMIS, Clinical Decision Support Systems
Database Management: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite3, NoSQL (JSON)

Project Management

Tools: JIRA, Trello, Asana, Airtable, Slack, Google Workspace
Project Planning & Stakeholder Communication
Status Reports & Scheduling
Administrative Support & Risk Management
APIs & Microservices: REST, SOAP, GraphQL, Webhook APIs

Soft Skills

Team Coordination & Leadership
Problem-Solving & Risk Assessment
Organizational Skills & Multitasking
Clear Communication & Creativity

Interests & Aspirations

Blockchain TechnologySoftware Project ManagementTechnical WritingHealthcare InnovationCommunity Building

Featured Projects

Kintaraa - ICP Megahackathon Finalist

Kintaraa - ICP Megahackathon Finalist

A decentralized community support platform using Internet Computer Protocol. Implemented secure data management system with Rust backend and blockchain. Created responsive, high-performance frontend with React.

ICPRustReactBlockchain
Decentralized Auction System

Decentralized Auction System

A complete auction system using smart contracts. Designed and implemented secure auction management including bidding and reserve price mechanisms. Created robust data persistence system utilizing stable variables.

MotokoSmart ContractsICP
AfyaChain

AfyaChain

Healthcare records management system on Internet Computer blockchain. Implemented secure, HIPAA-compliant data storage with Go backend. Developed efficient CRUD operations with blockchain persistence layer.

GoReactBlockchainHealthcare

Technical Writing

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Contact Information

Location

Kisumu, Kenya

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