Lead Software Engineer at Value Chain Factory

Aug 2023 - Oct 2025 | Nairobi, Kenya

• As a solo full-stack engineer, I used Laravel, PHP, and VueJS to successfully customize and deliver on a SaaS ERP software built on legacy code that a big client had rejected, into a high-performance and intuitive software that the client accepted, a role that demanded a solid understanding of back-end and front-end systems and optimizations. The ERP software currently powers operations for 5 of the largest distributors in the country, supporting millions of daily transactions.
• As one of the most senior engineers, I oversaw all payment integrations for our clients, a role that required a solid understanding of system design, security practices, and effective teamwork. I collaborated with IT teams at top banks and mobile money providers to successfully develop and integrate automated payments, bulk disbursements, and last-shilling reconciliation. I successfully managed over 70 payment bills and bank accounts integrations.
• As a lead software engineer and project lead, I successfully led Know Your Customer (KYC) exercises with prospective clients, a role that demanded top-notch customer management skills. I listened to clients, asked questions, and documented their operations and technical requirements, which resulted in a smooth onboarding process for the clients.
• As the lead software engineer, I led and mentored junior, mid-level, and senior developers, some of whom went on to become project leads in various departments.

Senior Software Engineer at BOTS Capital

Feb 2022 - Dec 2022 | Haarlem, Netherlands

• As part of an innovative and distributed development team, I utilized Python, Angular, and MongoDB to successfully resolve bugs and develop new features for the BOTS administration portal. This enabled the company to gain 100% visibility into all its trading activities, products, and operations, allowing it to make informed decisions based on this data.
• I successfully and significantly reduced page load times for BOTS's slow pages, a goal that demanded a solid understanding of both back-end and front-end optimizations. This resulted in smooth user experiences and enhanced staff efficiency.

Software Engineer at Uzapoint technologies Limited

May 2021 - Jan 2022 | Nairobi, Kenya

• As part of an innovative development team, I utilized Flutter, PHP, Laravel, and VueJS to successfully resolve bugs and develop new features for the company's retail POS software. This enabled clients to have a smooth user experience and gain valuable insights into their business, which led to a reduced churn rate and improved sales for the company.
• I successfully developed a hotel booking engine that integrated with both internal and international booking platforms, including Booking.com, ensuring seamless bookings for our clients' customers and, in turn, improving sales for the company.

Software Developer, Data Analyst at Diaspora AI

Aug 2018 - Dec 2020 | Nairobi, Kenya

• As part of an innovative and distributed development team, I utilized Python, Flask, and MongoDB to develop and maintain an automated water-level monitoring bot that sent low-level alerts to clients, helping them stay ahead of water rationing plans and, in turn, increasing sales for our company.
• I successfully utilized Python, Flask, and Vue.js to develop and maintain the company's administration portal. This enabled the company to gain 100% visibility into all its client activities and operations, allowing it to make informed decisions based on this data.
• I successfully used data to understand and predict high water consumption points, a task that required a solid understanding of machine learning and Data Analytics, ensuring clients optimized their water usage and reduced their water bills by up to 20%. This, in turn, led to increased sales for our company.