Duncan Kinuthia
About Duncan Kinuthia
Duncan Kinuthia is a Senior Backend Engineer with extensive experience in the FinTech industry, particularly in payment systems. He has worked for various companies in Kenya and South Africa, specializing in microservices architecture and serverless frameworks.
Current Role at Yellow Card App
Duncan Kinuthia serves as a Senior Backend Engineer at Yellow Card App, a position he has held since 2022. His work focuses on backend development, where he applies his expertise in microservices architecture and serverless frameworks. He operates remotely from Nairobi County, Kenya, contributing to the company's growth in the FinTech sector.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Duncan has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked at various organizations. He was a Senior Software Engineer at Raise from 2020 to 2021 and previously held the role of Software Engineer at Cytonn Investments for nine months in 2017. Additionally, he worked at SANCOM Ltd. as a Data Engineer from 2017 to 2019 and as an Information Security Intern in 2016.
Educational Background
Duncan Kinuthia studied at Nairobi School from 2008 to 2011. He later attended the University of Nairobi, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from 2013 to 2016. His education has provided a strong foundation for his career in software development and engineering.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Duncan specializes in developing microservices architecture with an emphasis on scalability and efficiency. He is proficient in using Typescript and Node.js for backend development. Additionally, he utilizes Datadog for monitoring and performance optimization in backend systems and has expertise in implementing serverless architectures using the Serverless Framework.
Experience in the FinTech Industry
Duncan has extensive experience in the FinTech industry, particularly in payment systems. His roles in various organizations have equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of financial technology, making significant contributions to the projects he has been involved in.