Hudson Obai
- Phone: Available upon request
- Email: hudsonobai@gmail.com
- Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany
- Personal Website: mkisii.com
About
I am a senior software engineer from Kisii, Kenya, currently based in Munich, Germany. I have a profound interest in engineering and software development, with extensive experience gained across several areas since I started programming.
My work involves creating enterprise solutions, building data pipelines, and designing scalable systems. I'm deeply curious by nature and obsessed with optimization, particularly in high-performance systems programming using Rust. In my spare time, I primarily work on hobby projects and explore new concepts within programming.
Education
Technical University of Kenya
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power Option)
2013 - 2020
Activities and societies: Field hockey, Football, and the Electronics Club
I acquired the theoretical knowledge required in electronics, advanced engineering mathematics, and practical lab work, gaining hands-on experience in circuit design, power systems, and instrumentation.
I was an active member of the school's field hockey team which plays in the second nationwide league. I also played on the school football team for a short period of time.
Alliance High School
Certificate
2009 - 2012
Activities and societies: Field Hockey, Seventh-Day Adventist Society
Yes! I went to Alliance! My years here were not just about academics; the rigorous curriculum, sports, and clubs shaped me into a person of strong body, mind, and character. I developed leadership skills, resilience, and a knack for strategic thinking both on the field and off.
Field hockey honed my teamwork and discipline, while active participation in the Seventh-Day Adventist Society nurtured my sense of community and ethics. The environment challenged me to push boundaries and excel in multiple dimensions of life.
Experience
Full Stack Engineer
Randstad Digital Germany · Full-time
Oct 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos
Munich, Bavaria, Germany · On-site
- Worked primarily as a consultant for large enterprise clients and public sector organizations, delivering scalable and robust software solutions
- Designed and implemented custom applications using Core Java and the Spring ecosystem, improving system efficiency and maintainability
- Maintained and enhanced existing Spring Boot applications, adding new features that increased performance, reduced operational overhead, and improved user satisfaction
- Successfully led projects impacting millions of end-users and collaborated with cross-functional teams across multiple departments, ensuring solutions met business and regulatory requirements
Mitarbeiter Elektriker Installateur
Elektro Grundl GmbH · Full-time
Feb 2021 - Sep 2021 · 8 mos
Weiler-Simmerberg, Bavaria, Germany
- Performed domestic and industrial electrical installations with precision and adherence to safety standards
- Designed and installed smart home systems including surveillance, home monitoring, and automated control systems
- Programmed and configured logic circuits for building automation and control applications
- Applied expert craftsmanship in wiring, circuit design, and infrastructure deployment for residential and commercial properties
Web Developer
Sifhic · Full-time
Oct 2018 - Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Nairobi, Kenya
- Developed e-commerce user interfaces using Angular, focusing on responsive design and user experience
- Converted static HTML and CSS websites into dynamic, interactive applications using Angular framework
- Mastered fundamental web design principles including accessibility standards (WCAG), semantic HTML, and progressive enhancement
- Built core JavaScript proficiency through hands-on development of complex e-commerce features and interactive components
Licenses & Certifications
Professional Scrum Developer
Scrum.org
Issued Jul 2022
Skills
Programming Languages
Java | Rust | Go | JavaScript/TypeScript | C# (.NET) | SQL | HTML5 | CSS3
Frameworks & Libraries
Spring Boot | Spring Framework | Angular | JUnit | Mockito | Jasmine | Karma | Protractor | Cypress | Cucumber | Gherkin
Cloud & Infrastructure
Google Cloud Platform | AWS | Kubernetes | Cloud Foundry | Terraform | Docker | CI/CD Pipelines
Architecture & Development
Microservices | REST APIs | Data Warehousing | Scalable Systems | Data Pipelines | E-commerce Development | Web Accessibility (WCAG) | Responsive Design
Tools & Technologies
Git | Elasticsearch | DevOps | Smart Home Systems | Logic Circuit Programming | Building Automation
Methodologies
Agile/Scrum | Test-Driven Development (TDD) | Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) | Performance Optimization
Observability & Telemetry
Prometheus | Grafana | OpenTelemetry | Elastic Stack | Metrics | Logs | Traces | Monitoring | Alerting | Root-Cause Analysis | System Reliability | Performance Optimization
Languages
Ekegusii | Swahili | English | German