Herman Kamugisha
Performance-driven Software Engineer with 3+ years experience specializing in Spring Boot, Next.js, Flutter, and AI Integration
About Me
Results-oriented Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience developing scalable, secure SaaS and enterprise applications. Skilled in Spring Boot, Flutter, and Next.js, with a deep focus on backend architecture, API design, and system performance.
Successfully led the delivery of 11 full-stack systems, improving platform speed, security, and operational maintainability. Adept at integrating DevOps pipelines, monitoring tools, and AI components into production systems. Committed to writing clean, maintainable code and following industry best practices across agile environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Graduated: Aug 2023
Location
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Languages
Swahili (Native), English (Advanced C1)
Reduction in Critical Issues
System Uptime
Systems Delivered
Technical Skills
Full-stack expertise spanning backend, mobile, frontend, DevOps, and AI
Languages & Core Frameworks
API & Integration
Databases & Caching
DevOps & Cloud
Architecture & AI
Testing & Monitoring
Practices & Community
Professional Experience
3+ years of experience building scalable software solutions
Lead Software Engineer
IDTech Company
- •Spearheaded delivery of 6 scalable software platforms: 3 full-stack web apps (Spring Boot + Next.js), 1 mobile-first platform (Spring Boot + Flutter), 1 API middleware (Go/Gin), and 1 core business API (Spring Boot)
- •Architected secure microservices with Spring Security, Redis, and CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions and Docker, accelerating release cycles and improving deployment reliability
- •Embedded AI/ML-powered automation with Vertex AI, Spring AI, and OCR, boosting data processing speed by 60%
- •Enabled real-time compliance by integrating AML/PEP screening APIs, reducing manual verification overhead
- •Deployed cloud-native apps to Linux VPS with NGINX, improving uptime and infrastructure transparency
- •Drove code quality through peer reviews, unit/integration testing, and static analysis with SonarLint, cutting production bugs by 90%
- •Leveraged Sentry and Grafana to reduce MTTR and proactively address system issues
Software Engineer
Extrateq Company
- •Built enterprise-grade applications using C# and .NET with Razor/Blazor components and Syncfusion libraries
- •Applied Clean Architecture and Domain-Driven Design (DDD) to build maintainable and scalable software systems
- •Delivered high-quality code while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a microservices environment
Software Engineer – Backend & Systems Design
MEMPLAS Company Limited
Startup / Freelance Engagement
- •Designed and delivered multi-tenant SaaS platforms using Django, PostgreSQL, and Redis, enabling client onboarding at scale
- •Architected backend infrastructure to support modular feature deployments and optimize performance across tenants
- •Implemented CI/CD pipelines with Docker and GitHub Workflows, reducing deployment time by 70%
- •Authored developer documentation and contributed to architectural decisions, improving system maintainability
Platform Engineer – Full Stack Architecture
QuenchX
Startup / Side Project
- •Architected and developed a full-stack e-commerce platform with Spring Boot (backend) and Next.js (frontend), supporting secure transactions and scalable product listings
- •Implemented Google OAuth login, integrated push notifications via OneSignal, and optimized user flow for mobile-first experience
- •Built automated deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions and Docker, enabling rapid, error-free releases
- •Led end-to-end technical decisions across UI, API design, and infrastructure setup
Featured Projects
Showcasing scalable solutions built with modern technologies
Memplas - Multi-tenant SaaS Platform
MEMPLAS Company LimitedMulti-tenant SaaS platform built with Django, PostgreSQL, and Redis enabling client onboarding at scale. Features modular architecture optimized across tenants, CI/CD pipelines with Docker and GitHub Workflows reducing deployment time by 70%.
Quenchx - E-commerce Platform
QuenchXFull-stack e-commerce platform with Spring Boot backend and Next.js frontend, supporting secure transactions and scalable product listings. Features Google OAuth login, push notifications via OneSignal, and automated deployment pipelines with GitHub Actions and Docker.
Revival - Modern Web Application
Personal ProjectModern web application showcasing advanced frontend development with Next.js. Features responsive design, smooth animations, and optimized performance for enhanced user experience.
IRSO - Professional Website
Client ProjectProfessional website built with Next.js featuring modern design principles, responsive layout, and optimized performance. Demonstrates expertise in frontend development and user experience design.
University Timetable System
University of Dar es SalaamComprehensive university timetable management system built with Next.js and Django REST API backend. Features real-time schedule updates, user authentication, and mobile-responsive design for students and faculty.
In Development
IDTech Platforms - AI-Powered Suite
IDTech CompanySuite of 6 scalable platforms including full-stack web apps, mobile-first platform, and API middleware. AI/ML automation with Vertex AI, Spring AI, and OCR boosted data processing speed by 60%. Features AML/PEP compliance screening and cloud-native deployment.
Open Source Contributions
Active contributor to the developer community with meaningful contributions to popular Django packages
@Wizely99
Passionate software developer from Tanzania, actively contributing to open-source projects and building innovative solutions.
Repositories
Stars Earned
Followers
Following
Django Tenant Users
Corvia/django-tenant-users
Enhanced multi-tenancy support for Django applications by improving user management across tenant schemas. Contributed bug fixes and feature enhancements to support better isolation and security in SaaS applications.
Impact:
Improved tenant user isolation and security
Django Fast TreeNode
TimurKady/django-fast-treenode
Optimized tree node operations for better performance in hierarchical data structures. Implemented efficient algorithms for tree traversal and manipulation, significantly improving query performance.
Impact:
Enhanced tree operations performance
Performance Metrics
Measurable results demonstrating commitment to quality and reliability
Reduction in Critical Issues
Maintained via SonarLint and code reviews
System Uptime
Across all deployed environments
Systems Delivered
On-time delivery of 6 major releases with sprint consistency
Security Audit Flags
Adherence to security standards
Get In Touch
Ready to collaborate on your next project? Let's discuss how we can work together.
Contact Information
hermanpaul050597@gmail.com
Phone
+255 711 396 777
Location
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Professional Profiles
Open Source Contributor
Active contributor to Django ecosystem with merged pull requests to popular packages.