I solve problems using software
ABOUT ME
I’m a passionate software engineer and Fulbright Scholar pursuing my masters in Software Engineering at the University of Michigan. As the founder of Ongea Tech, a coding community, I aim to empower aspiring developers and create impactful tech solutions. I’ve contributed to innovative projects like DreamShorts and actively volunteer at the University of Michigan pantry.
I have also founded The Mary Jepmaiyo Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to empowering children with special needs by improving their education, healthcare, and overall well-being, inspired by the legacy of my late mother.
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MY EXPERIENCE
These are my professional experiences.
University of Michigan
MS Software Engineering
Sept 2024 - to date
I am pursuing an MS in Software Engineering as a Fulbright Scholar, with additional support from the UM-Dearborn Scholarship. This opportunity has allowed me to deepen my expertise in software engineering, contribute to impactful research, and proudly represent both prestigious scholarship programs on an international stage. My focus is on becoming an exceptional software engineer, honing my skills in building scalable, innovative solutions. I am dedicated to making a meaningful impact on my community, the tech industry, and beyond.
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams and work relentlessly to turn them into reality — Eleanor Roosevelt
Microsoft
Software Engineer
July 2021 - Sept 2024
At Microsoft, within the Windows + Devices and later on in the Sustainability Team, I developed cross-platform applications using Xamarin and C# to create scalable solutions for both Android and Apple devices. I was nominated for the Diversity & Inclusion Microsoft Award and earned the Site Lead Award for the Microsoft Global Hackathon. During the hackathon, I led the development of Ndovu Network, a mentorship matching web application, showcasing my leadership and innovation.
The best way to predict the future is to invent it — Alan Kay
Microsoft LEAP
Apprenticeship
May 2020 - Jan 2021
During my time in the Microsoft LEAP Apprenticeship Program, I received comprehensive training in C#, the .NET Framework, and the Microsoft Bot Framework. I contributed to the development of a legal bot that provided remote legal services, which played a key role in securing my subsequent apprenticeship at Microsoft, Redmond. Additionally, I enhanced the image onboarding process by implementing a failure reason feature, improving issue resolution efficiency. I also created a Power BI report to visualize inactive repositories, identifying over 100,000 repositories that led to significant cost savings through resource optimization.
Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out — Robert Collier
