Hi!, I'm Kirin Thapar

Work and Training

• Junior Software Developer

  Safesteps (health-tech startup) Nov 2021 - Sept 2024

  Developed and implemented new features in our web application to monitor elderly health in care homes using HTML, CSS, and Angular, enhancing functionality and user experience.
  Actively participated in daily stand-up meetings and sprint planning sessions, supporting agile project management and team collaboration.
  Improved code quality by writing end-to-end (E2E) tests in Cypress, resulting in a 15% increase in code coverage.
  Addressed and resolved bugs, implemented enhancements based on user feedback and QA testing, ensuring a more reliable application.
  Provided technical and non-technical support to customers, effectively resolving issues and improving user satisfaction.

  Trainee Software Developer

  _nology Oct 2020 – Jan 2021

  Completed a 12-week intensive full-stack software development bootcamp, gaining up-to-date skills in coding languages, frameworks, and best practices.
  Developed an MVP web application ("Happy App") for a client, utilizing React JS for the front end, SCSS for styling, and Firebase for backend authentication and database management.
  Assumed a project management role, including communication of technical details to non-technical clients, leading daily scrums, and overseeing team activities.