Backend-focused Software Engineer
Nairobi, Kenya
Backend-focused Software Engineer with a formal engineering foundation in Telecommunications and Information Engineering. Experienced in building and operating production backend services using Python, FastAPI, and PostgreSQL, with strong emphasis on API design, data pipelines, and background processing workflows. Familiar with Linux-based infrastructure, monitoring, and automation, with a focus on building reliable, scalable and maintainable systems in fast-paced production environments.
Invata Engineering Ltd • Nairobi, Kenya
• Designed and deployed FastAPI backend services supporting internal operations and monitoring dashboards used by 20+ staff, processing multiple records per day across reporting and operational workflows. • Built and maintained PostgreSQL data models and query logic, improving report generation reliability and reducing manual data handling by 40% • Developed full-stack dashboards using Next.js and Tailwind CSS to provide real-time system visibility, operational metrics, and historical reporting. • Implemented Linux-based automation pipelines for data processing, scheduled reporting, and system health checks, reducing routine operational effort by multiple hours per week. • Integrated software systems with physical infrastructure, including solar installations/power backup systems, and enterprise networks, enabling remote monitoring and fault visibility. • Designed and installed 30+ power backup and solar systems, translating electrical and load requirements into software-monitored operational systems.
Texlar Solutions • Nairobi, Kenya
• Installed and configured 40+ enterprise routers, switches, and WAN devices, supporting network operations for 300+ users. • Diagnosed and resolved LAN/WAN connectivity issues, reducing average weekly downtime by approximately 3 hours. • Implemented Linux-based monitoring and alerting to improve network reliability and fault detection. • Gained hands-on exposure to virtualization environments and enterprise-grade network infrastructure.
Laser Infrastructure & Technology Solutions (LITES) • Nairobi, Kenya
• Integrated 12+ production and development servers into Prometheus and Grafana monitoring stacks for centralized observability. • Built Python automation scripts for log parsing, data normalization, and alerting, improving incident visibility and response time. • Assisted with Linux server administration, troubleshooting, and documentation of operational SOPs. • Performed solar system capacity analysis based on client energy requirements, bridging power engineering and systems planning.
Kenya Power & Lighting Company (KPLC) • Nairobi, Kenya
• Worked on structured cabling, IP telephony, VoIP systems, and fiber optic splicing and testing. • Supported SCADA systems used for national power distribution monitoring. • Assisted in deployment and maintenance of electrical and network infrastructure within operational facilities.
BSc in Telecommunications & Information Engineering
High School Diploma
Certificate in Cybersecurity