Systems & Backend Engineer
I am a motivated, purpose-driven individual who aims to achieve goals while contributing positively to people and communities.
About Me
A little more about my journey
I am a systems and backend engineer with growing experience across reliability engineering, data operations, and software delivery. I’ve developed microservices using Java and the Spring Framework, built and secured RESTful APIs for inter-service communication, and containerized services to support scalable deployments. On the operational side, I maintain system availability through proactive monitoring and incident resolution, ensuring adherence to SLAs. I work with both SQL and NoSQL databases to support data modeling, querying, and optimization efforts, and I manage ETL pipelines for preparing data for analytics. I also contribute to platform health through performance tuning, observability, and governance practices. In collaborative environments, I’ve led client discovery sessions to identify/gather requirements and propose tailored solutions. While I am continuously developing my expertise, I bring initiative, adaptability, and a strong commitment to learning and growing within complex technical ecosystems.
Career & Education
My professional and academic timeline
Software Engineer
Huawei
- Ensured system availability and performance through proactive monitoring and end-to-end observability.
- Managed incidents within SLAs, ensuring effective resolution and minimal downtime.
- Managed both SQL and NoSQL databases to design, query, and optimize data storage solutions.
- Implemented data ingestion pipelines and managed ETL processes to preprocess and clean raw data.
- Performed proactive platform monitoring to resolve issues and ensure uninterrupted data analytics operations.
Software Technical Information Intern
Meliora
- Developed microservices in Java and Spring Framework.
- Worked on RESTful APIs for inter-service communication.
- Secured RESTful APIs for authorized endpoint access.
- Containerized services for easier deployment and scaling.
- Led discovery sessions with clients to gather requirements and propose backend solutions.
ISP Technician
Cortech Systems
- Configured and maintained MikroTik routers to ensure reliable internet connectivity.
- Performed fiber optic cable splicing and termination to extend and repair network infrastructure.
- Provided technical support to resolve customer connectivity problems efficiently.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Telecommunications Engineering
Multimedia University of Kenya
Skills & Technologies
The tools and technologies I work with
Programming
- Java & Spring
- Python
- JavaScript
- SQL
Databases
- MySQL & PostgreSQL
- MongoDB & Redis
- HBase & Hive
- ClickHouse
DevOps & SRE
- Docker & Kubernetes
- Git & CI/CD
- Monitoring
- Incident Management
Cloud Platforms
- Azure
- Huawei Cloud
- AWS (Learning)
System Admin
- Linux
- Nginx
- Apache
Soft Skills
- Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Leadership
Featured Projects
Some of my recent work
BakeConnect
A product developed with Meliora to provide home bakers a 360° view of their business, focusing on operations and customer satisfaction.
Internal SMSC Platform
An internally managed SMSC at Meliora. This project required a deep understanding of core network call flows and reinforced the importance of first-principles thinking in software development.
Lane Change Prediction for Collision Avoidance
My final year project, a driver-assistance PoC using the HighD dataset and RNN-based machine learning to model and predict traffic behavior, supporting proactive decision-making.
Machine Learning Challenges
Engaged in competitive ML projects, including "Financial Inclusion in Africa" by DSEA and the "Vehicle Insurance Claim Hackathon" by MMU.
Let's Work Together
I'm always interested in new opportunities and exciting projects. If you have a question or just want to say hi, I'll get back to you!
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