Edgar Marakha Wanjala is a Kenyan software developer focusing on .NET platforms, Windows applications, and web development. He has experience designing and developing desktop, mobile, and web applications using technologies like C#, ASP.NET, and AngularJS. Currently freelancing, he previously held positions as a lecturer and developer for universities and organizations in Kenya.

1. Edgar Marakha Wanjala
Current
position: Freelancer & volunteer
E-mail: edgargamarusi@live.com
Born: 1986 Phone: +254 702890432
Citizenship: Kenyan Address: Edgar Marakha Wanjala
P. O. Box 59197, 00200
City Square, Nairobi
SUMMARY
I am a software/ web developer focussing on the .net platform, native windows phone
and windows store applications , hybrid web applications, on-premises,off-premises and
hybrid cloud applications, responsive front end web design and development.My main
area of focus is on the Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 store apps platform. I have a first
degree in computer science from Moi University(2011). I have experience in both design
and development of desktop and mobile application. I am currently learning xamarin and
angular js to help me in developing hybrid native and web mobile application. I have a
solid ground on the Model View Controller(MVC) and the MVVM(ModelView View Model)
separation of concern design patterns. I have helped Kabianga University College develop a
queue management system, and published a windows store app(Edu Train). I am currently
working on a catholic religious app and a responsive web educational system.
Experience in Computer Science, Software development
• Accomplished ICT, IS , IT, Database Management, Software Design and Development
• Experienced in designing and maintaining Distributed Systems, building Networks working in
both Intranets and Extranets environments,.
• Exceptional in building Curriculums, Tutoring Information Communication Technology,
Programming, C#, XAML, Web design, Responsive web design, Java, HTML, XHTML, HTML5 CSS3,

2. JavaScript, JQuery, Python
• Experienced in using Visual Studio, Blend, Web Matrix, Expression Design, Expression Web,
Expression Encoder, Photoshop CS6, Dreamweaver, Windows Azure, NODE JS, ANGULAR
JS
• I have an excellent background in PHP, ASP.NET, SQL, SQL lite, LINQ, C#, C, C++, JAVA,
• I have handled various projects in software development, Queue Systems, front end web
development, Information technology, Computer networking, mobile application design and
development, Database Management Systems, Web services, Bulk short message services
apps,
• Experienced in Modern design concepts, Photoshop, Expression, Metro Inspiration, Flat design,
Iconography, Graphical User Interface, Intelligent System Design, Publication production,
Editing, Interpersonal and Web based Communication, IT Applications Management and Blog
development
• Experienced in social and other web based media and integrating them with organization’s core
values in communication
• Knowledgeable in Cloud Computing, Sky drive, drop box, windows azure, google documents

3. • Systems Administration, Information System infrastructure and networking among other IT
responsibilities.
SKILLS
Programming Languages: C, C++, C#, VB.NET, JAVASCRIPT, HTML5,
CSS3, PYTHON, PHP, ASP.NET, XAML,
XML, JAVA, F#, TYPESCRIPT,
Frameworks: .NET FRAMEWORK, JQUERY, ANGULAR JS,
BOOTSTRAP, ASP.NET AJAX, W3C DOM, S
Network document formats: PDF, XML, PNG, JPEG, JSON, SOAP, REST,
Data bases: SQL SERVER 2012, 2014, MySQL, SQL
SERVER CE , SQL Lite, SQL AZURE,
MONGO DB,
Protocols: HTTP,HTTPS, FTP, TCP/IP, UDP
Tools: VISUAL STUDIO 2010/2013/2015, WEB
MATRIX 3, DREAMWEAVER CS6, VISUAL
STUDIO CODE, PHOTOSHOP CS6,
EXPRESSION DESIGN, SQL SERVER 2014,
Linux, Windows,
Hardware: Intel/AMD CPU
Troubleshooting hardware and software
problems, Installing and configuring the
peripherals, components and drivers,
configuring and troubleshooting
desktops, laptops and servers, familiar

4. Others:
Monitoring:
with hardware tools like servers,
printers, VoIP, networking and
telecommunication devices, Installed
Hard disks, Floppy drives, CD Drives,
Sound Blaster cards, CPU, Memory,
Power supply unit, Network card, Video
graphics card, Hard disk controller card
on PC systems
Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10
Windows Phone 7, Windows Phone
8/8.1, Windows Phone 10, Android,
iOS7/8 Mac OS , Linux, Ubuntu, Big Data,
Cloud Computing(Windows Azure)
Version Control (GitHub), Git.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Volunteer
Medecin D’afrique
Non Govermental Organization
February, 2013 to Date
• Volunteer and Member of the organization.
• Trained and assisted new Members in acquiring soft computer skills
• Attended forums touching on health and hygiene
• Assisted victims of the west gate attacks
• Facilitated discussions about HIV/AIDs in Kenyan Secondary Schools
JeSuiSCatholic (in Progress)
Platform: Windows 10 Universal App
A UAP windows 10 store application to disseminate information concerning the catholic church
prayers and proceedings.
Download source code on GitHub:
https://github.com/marusi/JeSuiSCatholic
Programming Languages: C# / XAML.
Frameworks: .Net Framework, JSON
Database: Azure

5. Tools: Visual Studio 2015, Blend, Expression Design,
Protocol: TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP
Other: MVVM, WIN RT API,
Edu Train
Published on 16th
October 2014.
Platform: Windows 8.1
http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/app/edutrain/68feb977-2cdf-4614-8466-8f4b34b44c66
Published windows store 8.1 desktop/tablet app store application to help download and unzip remote
files.
Programming Languages: C# / XAML.
Frameworks: .Net Framework, JSON
Database: SQL Lite, Azure
Tools: Visual Studio 2013, Blend, Expression Design, SQLite,
Protocol: TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP
Other: MVVM, WIN RT API
Lecturer
Nairobi Institute of Business Studies
Industry: Education
February, 2015 to December, 2015
Department of Computer Science, Nairobi Institute of Business Studies, Kenya
• Trained Students in Development of projects using web technologies and the .net framework
• Supervised Students Complete Development Tasks
Sample futwa.azurewebsites.net
Programming Languages: HTML5, JAVASCRIPT, CSS3, C#
Frameworks: ASP.NET WEB PAGES, JQUERY, ASP.NET MVC,
ASP.NET Web Forms, Entity Framework.
Database: SQL, SQL SERVER COMPACT.
Tools: Web Matrix 3, DreamWeaver, GitHub, Azure,
Visual Studio 2012 for web, Visual Studio, Bizpark
Protocol: TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SSH
Other: Drupal, Wordpress, IIS.
Lecturer
Edelvale Trust Technical Institute
Industry: Education
June, 2012 to December, 2014
Edelvale Trust Technical Institute, Kenya
• Trained Web and Visual Programming on the .net framework
• Maintained The institution website
Programming Languages: HTML5, JAVASCRIPT, CSS3, C#, JAVA, C++, ASP.NET
Frameworks: ASP.NET WEB PAGES, JQUERY, ASP.NET MVC, ANGULAR JS,
ASP.NET Web Forms, Entity Framework.
Database: SQL, MySQL, .

6. Tools: Web Matrix 3, DreamWeaver, Visual Studio, Azure,
Visual Studio 2012 for web, Visual Studio, Bizpark, Photoshop CS5, Adobe Illustrator
Protocol: TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SSH
Other: Drupal, Wordpress, IIS, APACHE
Team Software Developer
Kabianga University College.
Industry: Education
January 2012 – June 2012 (6 months), Kericho , Kenya
• Assisted in Developing a queue management system, Design and Development using Joget
Workflow, Integration of the system on the Universities official website.
• Integrated the workflow Data to the backend database
Programming Languages: HTML5, JAVASCRIPT, CSS3, C#
Frameworks: JQUERY, DevExpress
ASP.NET Web Forms, Entity Framework, ADO.NET
Database: SQL, SQL SERVER 2012.
Tools: Visual Studio 2011, SQL SERVER 2012, Fiddler, SQL Server Management Studio
Protocol: TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SSH
Other: IIS, Browsers
EDUCATION
Bsc. (Computer Science) Department of Computer Science, Moi
University 2007-2011
Second Class Upper, Software Option
COURSES
MLAB EAST AFRICA

7. July 2013 - November 2013
Windows Mobile Application
Development
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Speaking skills: Reading skills: Writing skills:
Swahili excellent excellent excellent
English excellent excellent excellent
French basic good basic
PERSONAL INFORMATION
NATIONALITY: KENYAN SEX: MALE
MARITAL STATUS: SINGLE AGE: 30
PREFERRED POSITION:
System Developer & Designer
System Developer & Designer
System architect
REFEREES
Bertille SABOUT (Operations)
Medecin D’afrique Kenya
+254 724 803 885/ 724 600 450
medecinsdafriquekenya@yahoo.com
PO BOX: 21156-00100
Nairobi – Kenya
RISPER OGUTU,
Principal,
Edelvale Technical Training
Institute,

8. P.O. Box 17063-00510 Donholm
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: 020-2387616
Cell: + 254 0728 403149
Email: technical@edelvaletrust.org
HENRY MALMQVIST
Information System – Manager,
G4S Security Services,
Witu Road off Lusaka Road
P. O. Box 30242-00100
Nairobi
Kenya
Email: henry.malmqvist@ke.g4s.com