About
Collins Abaya is an innovative individual driven by the passion to leverage on technology in addressing real-world challenges. His notable achievements, among others, include founding GreenLead, a groundbreaking startup aimed at revolutionizing the world of ESG services and companies' CSR goals. With a dedication to sustainability, Collins is focused on crafting digital solutions that drive positive impact in the society,
Achievements
Microsoft for Startups Founder
April 2023
I am proud to share that my project, GreenLead, was accepted into the Microsoft for Startups Founders program. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to innovation and sustainability. Excited to leverage Microsoft's resources and through this partnership with Microsoft, we're poised to utilize cutting-edge technology for a greener future. Check it out on LinkedIn
Safaricom SDG Design Challenge Runners Up
September 2023
I'm thrilled to share my achievement as a runners-up in the 2023 Safaricom Design Challenge, organized by MK-Africa in collaboration with Safaricom PLC. My digital design project, GreenLead, stood out by emphasizing design thinking principles to address environmental sustainability and climate action. This recognition underscores my commitment to innovate impactful digital solutions.
Hack for Earth COP28 hackathon
November 2023
I take immense pride in being the sole Kenyan and African on the triumphant team at COP28's Hackathon, securing both the Energy Challenge category and the overall Hack for Earth Award. Our team utilized AI for the Renewable Energy Placement Optimizer in addressing climate change. Anticipating the January 2024 start of the Build for Earth acceleration program, I'm enthusiastic about contributing to lasting sustainability! Check details on LinkedIn
Skills
I value simple content structure, clean design patterns, and thoughtful interactions.
Developer Tools used
- Angular JS
- Flask
- Django
- Bootstrap and Bootswatch
- Github
Design Tools used
- Figma
- Font Awesome
Data Analysis and Visualization Tools used
- Numpy
- Pandas
Resume
Sumary
Collins Nyakoe
An innovative Full-Stack Web Developer with 1 and a half years of experience in designing and developing user-centered digital/print material from initial concept to final, polished deliverable.
- Nairobi,Kenya
- +254 718074023
- collinsabaya07@gmail.com
Education
Bachelor of Science Medical Biochemistry
Sept 2018 - Dec 2022
Jommo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kiambu, Kenya
Software Development
Jan 2022 - Aug 2022
Moringa School, Ngong, Kenya
Finished as a Full-Stack Developer. Certification on LinkedIn
Databases
Nov 2022 - Jun 2023
Power Learn Project, Kenya
Leart Databases
Online Certifications
World Health Organization certifications through OpenWHO. Check certificates on LinkedIn
- Monitoring and Evaluating the implementation of IDSR
- Methods for detection, prevention, response and control.
International Rescue Committee certfifcations through disasterready.org. Check certificates on LinkedIn
- Data Analysis and Action Planning
- Monitoring and Evaluation practices
- Developing Logframes and Theories of change
Save the Children certfications through disasterready.org. Check certificates on LinkedIn
- Responsible Data Management
- Human Information Management, Communications and Media
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) in Emergencies.
Professional Experience
Founder
May 2023 - Present
GreenLead
- GreenLead is a pioneering force in sustainability, leveraging ESG innovations to reshape corporate responsibility. Dedicated to fostering transparency and positive environmental impact, GreenLead integrates technology and environmental stewardship. Through the integration of technology and environmental stewardship, we strive to create a lasting and meaningful impact, ensuring a sustainable future.
Technical Instructor
January 2023 - April 2023
Hallmark Institute of professionals
- Team-work and problem-solving skills to my students through collaborating on building websites and doing designs.
- Building progressive websites using HTML, CSS, Javascript, Jquery, Bootstrap and AngularJs..
- Web design best practices, resources and tools available.
Remote Front-End Developer Intern
July 2022 - January 2023
Sun West Mortgage, California, United States
- Transforming graphical web designs into websites and web applications
- Developed multi-page applications using AngularJS and Django frameworks
- Contributed to a cross-functional agile team developing and maintaining web applications.
- Integrated APIs and third-party systems as part of the overall architecture.
Volunteering Experience
Youth Mentor
July 2022 - present
Global Landscapes Forum
- Our goal has been to mentor the young generation on the importance of building a sustainable future through science and technology to overcome these uncontrollable famines and droughts caused by climate change.
Services
I cover all the bits and pieces needed to develop top-notch websites and web apps. From Front-end and Back-end development to Data Analysis services, I've got your back. I code to very high standards and test continuously, which creates easy to maintain high-quality applications.
Front-End Web Development
Client-sed web development for creative User Interface using HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, Bootsrap, JavaScript and AngularJS
Backend Web Developement
Server-side web development by ensuring the website performs correctly, focusing on databases, back-end logic, application programming interface (APIs), architecture, and servers. I use Django, Flask and Postgres for databases.
Data Analysis and Visualization
Services include data extraction, cleaning, wrangling, analysis and visualization using Python, it's libraries(Numpy, Pandas) and cross-platform visualization tools (Matplotlib, Seaborns)
Developing Logframes
Creating program activities, short term outputs, medium term outcomes, and long term goal.
Contact
Feel free to contact me. Your success is my success
Location:
Juja, Kiambu, Kenya
Email:
collinsabaya07@gmail.com
Call:
+254 718074023