Operational platforms
Purpose-built systems for construction, property, incident response, billing, reporting, and complex internal workflows.
Software engineer · Nairobi, Kenya
AI got us 87% there — I know what should be built next
AI accelerates delivery; come talk to me about the remaining 87% — architecture, trade-offs, and accountable delivery.Software built for real operations.
I partner with organisations to design and deliver reliable operational platforms, mobile products, APIs, and integrations around complex requirements.
From early solution design to production handover, I provide accountable technical delivery for new platforms and existing systems.
20M+
messages handled daily
1M+
mobile app downloads
10+
years building production systems
Contract capabilities
Engineering built around the requirement.
I work with organisations that need more than an off-the-shelf tool—translating operational requirements into dependable software, integrations, and delivery plans.
Web & mobile products
Connected web, Android, and iOS experiences designed around real users, field conditions, and business processes.
Backend & API architecture
Reliable APIs, data models, background processing, and distributed services built for maintainability and growth.
Payments & integrations
M-Pesa, telecom, payment gateway, analytics, and third-party integrations that work as part of a complete operation.
Platform modernisation
Practical improvement of existing software, from performance and reliability to architecture, automation, and delivery workflows.
Technical advisory
Discovery, architecture reviews, solution design, delivery planning, and clear technical direction before major investment.
Delivery process
A clear path from requirement to operation.
Contract delivery should be visible and accountable. Every engagement is structured around agreed outcomes, controlled scope, working software, and an operational handover.
Understand
Clarify the operational problem, users, constraints, success measures, and risks before choosing a solution.
Define
Turn the requirement into an agreed scope, architecture, delivery plan, milestones, and commercial boundaries.
Deliver
Build in testable increments with visible progress, regular reviews, and clear control of changes to scope.
Validate
Test functionality, integrations, performance, security, and real workflows before production release.
Deploy
Release with operational readiness, data migration where required, monitoring, documentation, and training.
Support
Provide an accountable handover and agree ongoing maintenance, improvement, and support where the engagement requires it.
Selected engagements
Delivered for real operations.
Contract and product delivery across telecom, consumer platforms, fintech, property, and operational software—where reliability, scale, and execution matter.
01
Fireweb Incident Platform
Android & iOSReal-Time IncidentsOperational ReportingGeospatial Workflows
Operational incident management ecosystem with web, Android, and iOS applications for real-time tracking, structured response workflows, and geospatial data processing. Designed the Symfony and PostgreSQL foundation to support complex relational data, complete audit history, and high-volume operational reporting across platforms.
Engagement scopePlatform architecture · Web and mobile delivery
Symfony / PostgreSQL / Vue / Android / iOS / REST APIs / Geospatial Data / Audit Workflows
2024↗
02
Odibets Mobile Application
1M+ DownloadsReal-Time AnalyticsScalable APIs
Flutter-based mobile betting app serving over 1M+ downloads across Android and iOS. Built on scalable Phalcon APIs with Firebase for analytics, crash reporting, and distribution. Rapid iteration enabled by real-time insights and monitoring.
Engagement scopeMobile application · API engineering
Flutter / Phalcon / Firebase / Android / iOS / Mobile APIs
2018↗
03
Wasafi bet Mobile Platform
1M+ DownloadsCrash ReportingRealtime Metrics
Cross-platform gaming platform developed with Flutter and scalable Phalcon backend services. Leveraged Firebase for crash monitoring, analytics, and distribution to continuously optimize performance and user experience.
Engagement scopeCross-platform mobile · Backend services
Flutter / Phalcon / Firebase / Android / iOS / Scalable APIs
2021↗
04
Vaspro Messaging Platform
20M SMS/dayDistributed SystemsTelecom Integrations
High-throughput SMS marketing and rewards platform terminating 20M+ SMS messages daily across East Africa. Vue.js + Tailwind frontend with Phalcon APIs and Go-based background daemons handling message pipelines. Integrations with Safaricom, Airtel, and Vodacom.
Engagement scopeMessaging architecture · Telecom integrations
Vue.js / Tailwind / Phalcon / Go / Distributed Workers / SMS Gateways
2016↗
05
ThriveVas Engagement System
20M SMS/dayDistributed WorkersEast Africa Reach
Enterprise SMS engagement platform supporting large-scale campaigns and real-time user interaction via one-way and two-way messaging. Built with Vue.js + Tailwind frontend and Phalcon + Go backend, powered by distributed workers across East Africa.
Engagement scopePlatform engineering · Distributed processing
Vue.js / Tailwind / Phalcon / Go / Messaging Systems / Telecom APIs
2022↗
06
RentNest Property Platform
Automated BillingBackground WorkersOperational Insights
Full-stack rental management platform automating tenant invoicing, rent collection, and utility billing based on water meter readings. Laravel APIs + Vue.js + Tailwind frontend, Go background workers for scheduled tasks. Google Analytics tracks engagement and platform usage.
Engagement scopeProduct engineering · Workflow automation
Laravel / Vue.js / Tailwind / Go / Automation Workers / Analytics
2024↗
07
Selekta Live Event Platform
Live SetlistM-Pesa TippingReal-Time Requests
Event management and artist-tipping platform that turns audience requests into a live setlist. Fans scan a QR code, request tracks, and send M-Pesa tips from their phones; every tip re-ranks the queue in real time while the artist stays in control of what plays next and can cash out their earnings.
Engagement scopeProduct architecture · Payments · Real-time systems
Event Management / M-Pesa / QR Payments / Real-Time Queue / Artist Payouts
2026↗
08
Mocyi Agencies Real Estate Platform
Site OperationsCost VisibilityProperty Management
Integrated operations platform for a real-estate development company. It brings construction-site management, project expense tracking, and rental management into one system, giving the business clearer oversight from active development through ongoing property operations.
Engagement scopeProduct engineering · Operational workflows
Construction Management / Expense Tracking / Rental Management / Operational Workflows
2025↗
09
Mobicard Systems
Digital IssuingScalable SystemsFinancial Tech
A digital card management and distribution platform. Integrated with various payment gateways and telecommunication providers to facilitate seamless card issuing, balance management, and transaction reporting.
Engagement scopePlatform engineering · Payment integrations
Laravel / Vue.js / Tailwind / REST APIs / Payment Integrations
2017↗
Thinking in public
Notes on building well.
Practical observations on architecture, reliability, and the decisions behind durable software.
Using Software to Control Construction Costs
How connected site workflows, inventory control, estimates, and real-time cost tracking can reduce waste and protect project margins.
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Building Scalable Web Systems
Lessons learned designing high-performance backend systems using Symfony, Vue, and PostgreSQL.
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PostgreSQL Performance Lessons
Real production lessons about query optimization, indexes, and database scaling.
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Engineering Principles That Guide My Work
The core engineering philosophy I follow when designing software systems.
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Designing Reliable APIs
Practical lessons for building APIs that survive real production traffic.
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About
Deep in the technology. Focused on the outcome.
I'm a Nairobi-based software engineer with more than a decade of experience delivering software that organisations and their customers depend on.
AI got us 87% there — come talk to me about the remaining 87%. I steer architecture, trade-offs, and accountable delivery.
My work spans distributed messaging, mobile products, payments, APIs, and operational platforms. I can support an engagement from early requirements and architecture through implementation, deployment, documentation, handover, and continued improvement.
Engagement coverage
- — Requirements discovery
- — Solution architecture
- — Full-cycle implementation
- — Integration delivery
- — Production handover
- — Ongoing technical support
Technical range
TypeScriptPHPGoPostgreSQLRedisLaravelSymfonyVueReactFlutterDockerKubernetes
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