Bobby Jakachira
About Bobby Jakachira
Bobby Jakachira is a Senior Fullstack Developer currently employed at Investec in London. He has extensive experience in Java development, having worked in various roles across multiple companies since 2005.
Work at Investec
Bobby Jakachira has been employed at Investec as a Senior Fullstack Developer since 2015. In this role, he has contributed to various projects, leveraging his extensive experience in software development. His responsibilities include overseeing the development process from the initialization phase to delivery, ensuring that projects meet specified requirements and quality standards.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current position, Bobby Jakachira held several roles in software development. He worked at Discovery Limited as a Java Developer from 2011 to 2014 and then as a Senior Java Developer from 2014 to 2015. He also gained experience at Nisc (pty) Ltd as a Software Developer from 2008 to 2011 and at Dvt as a Java Developer from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, he briefly worked at Multichoice as a Senior Java Developer in 2015.
Education and Expertise
Bobby Jakachira studied at the University of Fort Hare, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Statistics from 2003 to 2006. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving a Master of Science in Computer Science from 2007 to 2008. His education has provided a strong foundation for his career in software development, particularly in Java EE technologies.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Bobby Jakachira specializes in Java programming, having worked with the language continuously since 2008. He focuses on Java EE technologies, including Servlets, EJB, JSP, and JPA. He is comfortable working in agile environments, utilizing scrum processes, issue trackers, version control systems, unit tests, and continuous integration systems. His skills also include preparing and implementing mock screens, use cases, and software requirement specifications.
Certifications and Professional Development
Bobby Jakachira has passed Oracle certification exams in several Java EE technologies. These certifications enhance his expertise in developing advanced applications and demonstrate his commitment to professional development in the field of software engineering.