Sam Rasugu

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About

A working record.

I'm a Software Engineer and currently the Lead Software Engineer at Nurture Connect. I work across frontend, mobile, and backend stacks with strong expertise in TypeScript, React, Next.js, React Native, Node.js, Flutter, and Python. I build scalable, production-ready systems with clean architecture and strong UX foundations.

At Nurture Connect, I drive the design and delivery of user-focused digital products from concept to deployment. I bridge hands-on development and technical leadership, mentoring engineers, defining architectural direction, and ensuring code quality across the stack.

Previously, at C4DLab (University of Nairobi) I led software development and infrastructure for research-driven platforms. I also led frontend and mobile engineering at MONOS, delivering systems used globally across education and commerce.

I work extensively with cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices and I'm continually sharpening these skills through complex deployments and certification (AWS Certified Solutions Architect).

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Experience

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Lead Software Engineer Nurture Connect

July 2025 - Present · Remote (Contract)

As a Lead Software Engineer, I drive the design and delivery of scalable, user-focused digital products from concept to deployment. I bridge the gap between hands-on development and technical leadership, mentoring engineers, defining architectural direction, and ensuring code quality across the stack. Passionate about building high-performing teams, optimizing systems, and translating business needs into elegant technical solutions.

Stack — React Native, Azure, Product Management, Flask, Android, React.js, Expo

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Software Engineer C4DLab - University of Nairobi

Dec 2023 - July 2025 · Nairobi, Kenya - Full-time(Hybrid)

At C4DLab, the R&D arm of the University of Nairobi’s School of Computing & Informatics, I currently lead software engineering and digital infrastructure efforts for research-focused platforms. I work closely with faculty, researchers, and partners to design, build, and scale solutions that support the lab’s innovation and digital transformation initiatives.

  • Led end-to-end development of responsive, high-performance platforms supporting research and innovation initiatives. Focused on maintainable architecture and long-term scalability.
  • Configured and managed cloud hosting environments, handling deployments, domain setup, SSL, and performance monitoring.
  • Provided ongoing platform support and maintenance, addressing technical issues, rolling out updates, and optimizing reliability.
  • Guided software tooling and infrastructure decisions aligned with C4DLab’s innovation-driven mission.

Stack — React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, AWS, DigitalOcean, Canva, Figma, Tailwind CSS, PostgreSQL

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Senior Software Engineer MONOS

April 2024 - July 2025 · Manchester, UK - Part-time(Remote)

At MONOS, I worked on a suite of mission-driven digital platforms spanning education, humanitarian aid, and commerce, often built from the ground up. I contributed to both frontend architecture and full product development, collaborating remotely across teams.

  • MONOS App (Islamic Learning Platform): Built guided Quran learning flows, user progress tracking, and content delivery modules. Contributed to sustained growth of 5,000+ monthly premium users.
  • EHEA ECO (Sustainability Hub): Developed core React components with accessibility and performance in mind. Integrated a headless CMS (Sanity.io) for dynamic content and used Framer Motion + Tailwind CSS for visual polish.
  • MONOS Mankind (Digital Campaign Platform): Led frontend development for a multi-campaign donation system supporting causes like food security, education, and emergency relief. Architected features for secure donations, impact dashboards, and campaign analytics.
  • Halal Directory (Global Search Engine): Designed and implemented a fully responsive directory UI with Elasticsearch-powered search and business verification workflows. From wireframes to deploy, I collaborated across product and backend teams.

Stack — Flutter, React, Next.js, TypeScript, AWS, Firebase, Figma, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion, Sanity.io

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Software Engineer Savannah Informatics Limited

June 2023 - May 2024 · Nairobi, Kenya - Full-time

I contributed to the development of mobile-first healthcare and insurance platforms as part of a multidisciplinary product team. My work spanned cross-platform Flutter development, QA testing, feature documentation, research, and supporting app releases on both Android and iOS.

  • UoNAfyaApp360 (Patient Engagement App): Contributed Flutter features for real-time medication tracking, secure health data, and community support. Integrated GraphQL for data fetching, Firebase for real-time sync, and analytics to improve retention.
  • Uzazi Salama (Maternal Health Platform): Built UI components to digitize maternal health records, track key indicators, and enable two-way communication between patients and healthcare providers in underserved regions.
  • Be.Well (Insurance Management App): Developed cross-platform Flutter features supporting benefit tracking, coverage management, and access to health services. Integrated APIs from multiple insurers and health networks.
  • sghi_core (Flutter UI Library): Maintained and extended a shared component library used across Savannah’s mobile apps. Improved consistency, reusability, and developer velocity.
  • QA + Documentation Support: Actively contributed to testing, documentation, and release processes across iOS and Android platforms.

Stack — Flutter, Dart, GraphQL, Firebase, Figma, QA Testing

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Software Engineer USAID - HealthIT

Aug 2023 - April 2024 · Nairobi, Kenya - Part-time(Remote)

Contributed to the design, development, and launch of CPIMS (Child Protection Information Management System), an open-source health platform that delivers reliable, real-time national data to inform child protection policies and programs. Focused on frontend development, feature refinement, and cross-team collaboration for timely release.

Stack — Flutter, Firebase, QA Testing, Figma

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Full Stack Software Engineer RedBrumbies Limited

May 2021 - July 2023 · Nairobi, Kenya - Full-time

Worked across the full development stack to deliver impactful digital solutions in agriculture and civic engagement:

  • Vitu Kwa Ground (Civic Analytics Platform): Built frontend and backend features to support user reporting, data visualization, and administrative dashboards. Contributed to platform scalability and improved performance of analytics pipelines.
  • Agrofi (Agri-fintech App + USSD): Developed and maintained both mobile and backend components for a platform connecting 20,000+ farmers, suppliers, and lenders. Integrated payment workflows, user onboarding, and USSD logic to expand accessibility in low-connectivity regions.

Stack — Flutter, Dart, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, Python, Flask

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Technical Skills

Languages

TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Dart

AI & Machine Learning

LangChain, OpenAI API, Vector Databases, RAG

Frameworks & Libraries

React.js, Next.js, Flutter, Node.js, Tailwind CSS

Databases

PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firebase

Cloud & DevOps

Git, Docker, AWS (Certified), Azure, GCP

Tools & Testing

Jest, Figma, Canva

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Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science University of Nairobi

Nairobi, Kenya

Grade — Second Class Honors Upper Division

Coursework — Software Engineering, Data Structures and Algorithms, Distributed Systems, Database Systems, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Networks, and Human Centered Design.

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