About Me
I'm a Software Engineer based in Nairobi, Kenya, with 3+ years delivering full-stack applications across fintech, edtech, healthcare, and SaaS domains. I started my career building solutions for local startups and organisations — learning early that great software must be both technically sound and contextually relevant to the people it serves.
I specialise in enterprise backend systems, cloud-native SaaS, and full-stack TypeScript applications — shipping production-grade software using .NET, C#, Azure, and React with a focus on scalable architecture and measurable outcomes: 35% faster API response times, 40% reduction in manual processing, and consistently high test coverage.
Currently architecting SmartSchedule Healthcare, an AI-powered appointment scheduling SaaS on .NET 10 and Azure targeting a $150B healthcare market — and building Riggs London Kenya, a mobile-first e-commerce platform with M-Pesa payments and a Claude-powered AI Scent Advisor.
Professional Journey
I started my career as a Software Developer Intern at REAL BIZ Digital in 2023, building React and Node.js applications across three client projects. That early experience — shipping real features under real deadlines — shaped how I approach engineering: with a bias for measurable outcomes over theoretical perfection.
I moved into freelance work, building Riggs London Kenya — a mobile-first e-commerce platform with M-Pesa payments, Anthropic Claude AI, and semantic search via pgvector — and a real-time collaborative coding platform. Simultaneously, I interned at Alliance Bioversity CIAT, automating data workflows with Python and Flask.
I joined Cognativ Technology Limited as a Software Engineer, shipping RESTful APIs and Blazor Server components for the SmartSaaS™ enterprise platform — cutting API response times by 35% and driving test coverage to 80%.
Today I'm architecting SmartSchedule Healthcare — an enterprise AI scheduling SaaS on .NET 10 and Azure targeting a $150B market. The same instinct that drove me to build solutions for East African organisations now drives every architectural decision I make at enterprise scale.
Education & Training
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
University of Nairobi • 2021 - 2025
Top 15% graduate. Coursework: Data Structures & Algorithms, Software Engineering, Database Management, Distributed Systems, Cloud Computing.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Amazon Web Services • 2022
Designing distributed systems on AWS with emphasis on high availability, scalability, and cost optimisation for web applications.
ALX Software Engineering Program
ALX Africa • 2023 - 2024
Top 15% graduate. Intensive full-stack program. Built 15+ projects covering Python, C, system design, and software architecture. 1,200+ hours of hands-on work.
Software Development Bootcamp
Moringa School • June 2022 - December 2022
Top 15% graduate. 24-week full-stack program covering JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, and Python.
Software Engineer
Cognativ Technology Limited • November 2024 - January 2026 • Nairobi
- Built scalable .NET Core APIs and Blazor Server components for SmartSaaS™ enterprise cloud platform
- Reduced API response times by 35% via query optimisation and Entity Framework Core migrations
- Achieved 95% bug-free deployment rate across agile sprints
- Maintained 80% code coverage through unit and integration testing
Operations Intern
Alliance Bioversity CIAT • November 2024 - April 2025 • Nairobi
- Reduced operational processing time by 20% with Python/Flask automation
- Built data processing tools serving a cross-functional team of 12
- Delivered RESTful APIs for internal agricultural research tools
Software Developer Intern
REAL BIZ Digital • June 2023 - September 2023 • Remote
- Increased user engagement by 25% via React/TypeScript web apps
- Reduced data processing time by 30% through API optimisation
- Delivered production features across 3 client projects in agile sprints
Beyond formal education, I maintain a rigorous self-learning regimen. I regularly complete online courses from platforms like Udemy, Frontend Masters, and Egghead.io to stay current with emerging technologies and best practices. Some of the recent areas I've focused on include:
- Advanced .NET patterns: CQRS, Clean Architecture, Event Sourcing
- Azure cloud services: Service Bus, Key Vault, Cosmos DB, OpenAI
- AI/ML integration: Azure OpenAI GPT-4o, ML.NET predictive models
- HIPAA-compliant and zero-trust security architecture patterns
- Modern Authentication Patterns
- Mobile-First Responsive Design
Technical Stack
Technologies I work with regularly, organized by experience level: Expert, Proficient, and Familiar.
Core Languages
Frontend
Backend
Database
Cloud/DevOps
Tools
Beyond Coding
Being part of Nairobi's tech community is something I take seriously. East Africa has an extraordinary generation of developers coming up, and I want to play an active role in that growth.
Community Involvement
- 🧑🏫Peer mentor during ALX Software Engineering cohort — supporting fellow engineers through system design and algorithm challenges
- 🤝Member of @Krypto-Hashers-Community on GitHub — collaborating on blockchain and Web3 exploration projects
- 📝Committed to publishing technical blog posts on .NET, Blazor, Azure, and AI/ML in 2026 to contribute to the ecosystem
- 🎯2026 goal: mentor 5+ junior developers in the Nairobi tech community and organise monthly coding sessions for aspiring engineers
- 🌍Open source contributor with 2,535 GitHub contributions in the last year across enterprise and personal projects
Interests & Hobbies
- Reading tech blogs and books on software architecture, .NET patterns, and cloud-native design
- Exploring Nairobi's tech community through meetups and knowledge-sharing sessions
- Building side projects to experiment with new technologies and frameworks
- Contributing to open-source projects that focus on emerging market solutions
Tech Meetups
Side Projects
Community
Innovation
Professional Growth
I'm constantly evolving as a developer, seeking out new challenges and learning opportunities. Here's what I'm currently focused on in my professional journey:
Currently Building
SmartSchedule Healthcare — Enterprise AI Scheduling SaaS
.NET 10 + Azure + ML.NET | MVP target: Q2 2026
Addressing a $150B market with AI-powered no-show prediction (85% accuracy target), HIPAA-compliant architecture, and bidirectional EHR integration with Epic, Cerner, and Athena.
Currently Learning
Advanced .NET patterns: CQRS, Clean Architecture, Event Sourcing
Azure cloud services: Service Bus, Key Vault, Cosmos DB, OpenAI
AI/ML integration: Azure OpenAI GPT-4o, ML.NET predictive models
HIPAA-compliant and zero-trust security architecture patterns
Future Aspirations
Leading development teams on impactful enterprise projects
Contributing to East Africa's tech ecosystem through mentorship and knowledge sharing
Building scalable SaaS products that solve real-world problems for global markets
My Development Philosophy
"I started building software to solve problems I saw around me in East Africa. That instinct — to build things that actually matter to real people — is what drives every technical decision I make today, whether I'm designing a distributed system or a healthcare SaaS architecture."
Ready to collaborate?
I'm currently available for new projects and collaborations. Whether you're looking for a full-stack developer to join your team or need help with a specific project, I'd love to hear from you.