About Me
Hello! I'm Doreen, a passionate software engineer with a unique twist – I'm also a skilled hairdresser. My journey into the world of coding began when I was young, tinkering with my first computer and marveling at the endless possibilities it presented. As I grew older, I discovered another creative outlet in hairdressing, finding joy in transforming people's looks and boosting their confidence.
These two seemingly different paths have actually fueled my creativity in remarkable ways. The precision and problem-solving skills I've honed as a developer complement the artistic vision and attention to detail I've cultivated as a hairstylist. This blend of technical expertise and creative flair allows me to approach software development with a unique perspective, crafting solutions that are not only functional but also intuitive and aesthetically pleasing.
I'm thrilled to have been featured in @UCLGAfrica's newsletter, where you can read more about my journey as a developer!

Professional Experience
Software Engineer
Zone01 Kisumu
As a Software Engineer at Zone01 Kisumu, I contribute to innovative projects, leveraging my unique blend of technical expertise and creative problem-solving skills. My role involves developing robust software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and continuously learning and applying new technologies to drive project success.
Featured Projects
Agri-Mentor
An AI driven decision making system that enables farmers to plan for the next season. A farmer can get any information they want about the best time to plant, best pest control mechanism to use, and what they should avoid during the season.
Groupie-Tracker
A web application for Artists to showcase their projects and collaborate. It shows the history of artists according to how and the locations they were. Built with Go and JavaScript, featuring real-time chat and project management tools.
Ascii-Art-Web
This is a program that generates ASCII art based on a given string and banner style specified. The program uses a web interface that is appealing, intuitive and user friendly to displays the results.
Skills & Expertise
Frontend Development
- React
- Vue.js
- Angular
Backend Development
- Go
- Node.js
- Rust
UI/UX Design
- Figma
- Adobe XD
- Sketch
Let's Create Something Amazing Together
datieno001@gmail.com
+245 769 00 7848
Kisumu, Kenya