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My resume in Latex
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
% Compact Professional Resume Template
% LaTeX Template for Evans Cheruiyot
% ©️2025 Evans Cheruiyot
% MIT
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
\documentclass[10pt,a4paper]{article}
% Compact formatting packages
\usepackage[utf8]{inputenc}
\usepackage[T1]{fontenc}
\usepackage[margin=0.9cm]{geometry}
\usepackage{enumitem}
\usepackage{hyperref}
\usepackage{titlesec}
\usepackage{graphicx}
\usepackage{xcolor}
% Reduce spacing
\setlength{\parindent}{5pt}
\setlength{\parskip}{0pt}
% Compact section formatting
\titlespacing*{\section}{0pt}{2ex}{1ex}
\titleformat{\section}{\normalsize\bfseries\uppercase}{}{0em}{}
% Hyperlink setup
\hypersetup{
colorlinks=true,
linkcolor=blue,
urlcolor=blue,
pdfborder={0 0 0}
}
% Compact list formatting
\setlist[itemize]{leftmargin=*, noitemsep, topsep=0pt, parsep=0pt}
% Custom horizontal line with faint color
\newcommand{\fainthrule}[1][0.4]{%
\noindent\makebox[\linewidth]{\color{gray!30}\rule{#1\textwidth}{0.4pt}}%
}
\begin{document}
% Compact Contact Information with faint separator
\begin{center}
\textbf{\Large EVANS CHERUIYOT} \\
\small Jnr Software Engineer $\vert$ Nairobi, Kenya $\vert$
\href{mailto:[email protected]}{\normalsize [email protected]} $\vert$
\normalsize +254740213937 \\
\href{https://github.com/sudoevans}{GitHub} $\vert$
\href{https://linkedin.com/in/evans-cheruiyot}{LinkedIn}
\vspace{0.5em}
\fainthrule
\end{center}
% Professional Summary
\section*{PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY}
Motivated Software Developer with strong foundation in full-stack applications, business analysis, API integration, and agile methodologies. Passionate about problem-solving and delivering scalable software solutions.
% Strengths
\section*{STRENGTHS}
\begin{itemize}
\item Ability to adjust quickly to new environments
\item Self-motivated and continuous learner
\item Attentive and active listener
\item Hard-working and dedicated
\item Highly responsible and detail-oriented
\end{itemize}
% Technical Strengths
\section*{TECHNICAL STRENGTHS}
\begin{itemize}
\item \textbf{Platforms:} .NET, Java, Python, Ruby, PHP, Spring Boot
\item \textbf{Frameworks:} React, Angular, ReactJS, Django, Flask
\item \textbf{Languages:} Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, Rust
\item \textbf{Databases:} PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase, Informix
\item \textbf{Tools:} Docker, AWS, GCP, Git, Jira, Postman
\item \textbf{Methodologies:} Agile, Scrum, Test-Driven Development
\end{itemize}
% Education
\section*{EDUCATION}
\noindent\textbf{Karatina University} \hfill Aug 2020 - Nov 2024 \\
BSc Computer Science \\
\textit{Capstone Project:} AI Therapist Chatbot for WhatsApp
\noindent\textbf{ALX Africa} \hfill 2023 -- 2024 \\
Software Engineering Program
% Work Experience
\section*{WORK EXPERIENCE}
\noindent\textbf{Business Development Intern, Extern (Remote, USA)} \hfill May 2024 -- Aug 2024
\begin{itemize}
\item Conducted market research and business opportunity analysis
\item Designed strategic business reports and presentations
\end{itemize}
\noindent\textbf{Software \& Networking Attaché, MMUST} \hfill May 2023 -- Aug 2023
\begin{itemize}
\item Deployed online learning platforms on Linux/Ubuntu
\item Designed network topologies using GNS3 and SolarWinds
\end{itemize}
\noindent\textbf{Contract Web Developer, WritersAdmin.com} \hfill Aug 2021 -- June 2024
\begin{itemize}
\item Developed scalable payment system using Daraja APIs, Redis, Django, PostgreSQL
\item Built REST APIs with unit tests (PyTest, Unittest)
\item Managed version control, code reviews, Docker deployments
\end{itemize}
% Projects
\section*{PROJECTS}
\begin{itemize}
\item \textbf{Django Admin Dashboards:} Writers' management system
\item \textbf{WhatsApp Bots:} AI-powered chatbots
\item \textbf{Video Chat App:} WebRTC and Agora SDK
\item \textbf{Sales Forecasting:} Machine learning sales trend prediction
\end{itemize}
% Certifications
\section*{CERTIFICATIONS}
\begin{itemize}
\item AWS Certified Developer -- Associate
\item Boomi Associate Integration Developer
\item Networking Essentials (Nvidia)
\item Linux Kernel Development (LFD103)
\item Scrum for Agile Project Management (edX, Verizon)
\end{itemize}
% Open-Source \& Extracurricular
\section*{CONTRIBUTIONS}
\begin{itemize}
\item Open-Source Contributor: MindsDB, Microsoft PowerToys, DAGWorks Burr
\item GDSC Core Team: Mentoring junior developers
\item Rotaract International: Community service
\end{itemize}
\end{document}
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