Journey

The path behind the software I build.

A quick walk through my education, work experience, certifications, recognition, and the engineering areas I keep pursuing.

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Career journey

Mar 2026 - Present

Software Engineer, Business Solutions

Guild Code

Architecting internal tools, ERP workflows, and robust backend APIs to support enterprise-scale operations.

  • arrow_right_altWork with senior engineers and company leadership to turn operational needs into clear scope, dashboards, APIs, and handover-ready software.
  • arrow_right_altBuild backend APIs, database workflows, and business applications using Python, TypeScript, Node.js, and PostgreSQL.
  • arrow_right_altOwn assigned defects and release work from investigation through testing and deployment coordination.

Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Software Engineer

NSE Innovation Lab, Project Orion

Developed digital finance infrastructure, including an M-Pesa to digital asset bridge and merchant dashboard interfaces.

  • arrow_right_altContributed to an NSE-Hedera innovation programme focused on local payment access for digital-asset applications.
  • arrow_right_altBuilt merchant dashboard workflows for API keys, account configuration, sandbox access, and live transaction visibility.
  • arrow_right_altHelped with technical documentation used in a successful grant application; Orion later secured a USD 10,000 Builder grant.

Jun 2024 - Sep 2024

IT Intern

Ministry of ICT

Supported eCitizen platform work through workflow mapping, user support, documentation, and application testing.

  • arrow_right_altMapped digital public-service workflows, documented user needs, and clarified business rules for delivery teams.
  • arrow_right_altSupported testing, issue follow-up, change documentation, user guides, and training materials.
  • arrow_right_altWorked across teams while handling institutional and citizen-service information responsibly.
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Certifications

In progress, 2026

Claude Code: Software Engineering with Generative AI Agents

Vanderbilt University / Coursera

2024

ALX Software Engineering Programme

ALX Africa / Holberton School

2023

Responsive Web Design

freeCodeCamp

2022

IBM Data Science Professional Certificate

IBM / Coursera

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Recognition

2025

1st Runner-Up, Hedera Hashathon Nairobi

Recognition from the Hedera ecosystem for building and presenting blockchain-backed product work.

USD 10,000

Project Orion Builder Grant

Contributed technical documentation and merchant-facing platform work to Orion, which later secured a Builder grant.

Hobbies & pursuits

What I keep chasing.

My CV lists professional pursuits rather than personal hobbies, so I am keeping this honest: these are the areas I keep studying, building around, and trying to get sharper at.

Backend engineeringEnterprise and ERP systemsPayment platformsDistributed systemsPlatform reliabilityCloud infrastructureTechnology leadership
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