Despean Kenyi
Vancouver
Summary
Experienced with creating robust software applications tailored to client needs. Utilizes advanced coding techniques to ensure seamless performance and scalability. Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
AIRM Consulting
09.2022 - Current
- Designed and implemented secure RESTful APIs using Django and GraphQL, enhancing backend functionality
- Applied distributed computing methods in application layer development to improve scalability
- Implemented front-end components with ReactJS/Redux Typescript, boosting user engagement
- Integrated 3rd Party APIs to meet business requirements, increasing system interoperability
- Utilized GitHub Actions for CI/CD on AWS, accelerating deployment cycles by 35%
- Debugged and resolved complex software issues, reducing downtime by 25%
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize web applications, improving performance by 20%
- Designed ETL pipelines improving system performance efficiency by 46%
- Participated in peer review processes for code quality assurance
Software Developer
Digital Evidence International Inc
10.2020 - 08.2022
- Updated legacy code bases to modern .NET standards using MVC pattern, enhancing maintainability
- Developed, tested, and maintained complex software systems with Python and FastAPI
- Implemented new features in WPF desktop applications, improving user experience
- Created secure API endpoints using FastAPI in Python, strengthening security
- Improved applications for text parsing and OSINT gathering, increasing data accuracy
- Trained Machine Learning models for entity extraction, boosting automation
- Implemented CI/CD pipeline for FastAPI deployment, reducing release time by 30%
- Participated in Agile software development life-cycle, ensuring timely delivery
- Delegated tasks to junior engineers ensuring deadlines were met
Software Engineer
Lambton College
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Led design and implementation of projects from scratch using full-stack web development techniques
- Designed APIs using OpenAPI 3 and developed endpoints with NodeJS, enhancing backend services
- Used Jira for project management and agile methodologies, improving team productivity
- Managed feedback collection from management to refine project outcomes
- Implemented release management strategies for code integrity, reducing bugs by 15%
- Improved efficiency of enterprise software applications by 30% through optimization
- Utilized DevOps principles to streamline development and deployment processes
Software Analyst
Thales Transportation Solution
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Assisted in developing a custom framework for automated testing, increasing test coverage
- Developed TestCase workflow templates to standardize testing processes
- Used agile methodologies for feature development, accelerating delivery
- Implemented automated tests using in-house framework, reducing manual testing effort by 40%
- Set up baseline and automated testing for new projects, ensuring quality assurance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology
09.2025
Skills
- Angular
- React
- Python
- AWS Lambda
- CI/CD
- Nextjs
- Javascript
- SQL
- Object-oriented programming
- Software development lifecycle
- Team collaboration
- Agile methodologies
- Front-end development
- Code development
- Web technologies
- JIRA
- Code debugging
- Software development
- Testing and debugging
- Software documentation
- Database management software
- Git proficiency
- Linux
- API integration
- Data analysis
- API development
- Scripting languages: PHP, python, javascript
- Amazon web services
- Requirements gathering
- Coding standards
- Microsoft NET
- System design
- Scrum methodology
- Code reviews
- Software design
- Cross-functional collaboration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Software Engineer
AIRM Consulting
09.2022 - Current
Software Developer
Digital Evidence International Inc
10.2020 - 08.2022
Software Engineer
Lambton College
01.2020 - 08.2020
Software Analyst
Thales Transportation Solution
09.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology
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