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Johannesburg, Za

Built the initial prototypes of technology that led to successful pilotshttps://play.google.com/store/search?q=vimbo&c=appshttps://appadvice.com/game/app/vimbo-therapeutic/1572246618Built out all the backend technology used by our initial paying customersOverseeing the technology division and the productization of the prototypes. These includes:Two Java android apps, two iOS apps in Swift, specialist web portal / backend (Django, PostgreSQL).

Nairobi, Kenya

Developed MyRide Africa public transport app.MyRide People Technologies aims to to make Africa's informal public transport transport safe, comfortable, convenient and enjoyable.The MyRide Africa idea won the Transdev Transport Challenge in 2016. The app has won numerous national and international awards. It has been a platform for iterations in a bid to find a workable revenue model. Starting with a simple feedback functionality, we have added and tested beta versions of PSV booking, rating, follow, manifest, matatu routes and social functionality. The insight gained has resulted in the following apps:MyRide PayRacehttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myride.papappUsed for displaying mpesa payments discreetly, especially in public transport. MyRide PayRace Prohttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myride.papap.payeeUsed for viewing received mpesa payments easily, especially in public transport.MyRide PayRace Enterprise appNot public. Used by enterprises to safely process mpesa payments in public transport. It has a webapp backend for analytics.MatatuMapDigital map of Nairobi Matatu routes. This app was integrated into MyRide Africa app.

Nairobi, Kenya

- Led Operating System development for the SupaBRCK. SupaBRCK runs a custom version of the x86_64 Openwrt OS. Optimized hardware and software for access by a high number of WiFi clients. Also developed resilient 3g connectivity. - Troubleshooting kernel issues (efficiecy, performance, energy consumption) on the board required a mastery of WiFi technology and Linux kernel and device driver debugging skills. My work specifically shifted design from single core Intel E3815 to dual core E3825, Intel WiFi to Atheros QCA range of WiFi chips, among other fundamental changes that reduced energy consumption as it increased throughput.- Designed and built firmware for early iterations of the SupaBRCK board. The firmware was built for MSP430 microcontroller. Implemented basic functionality such as LEDs, power buttons, as well as esoteric features such as solar power charging. Worked closely with the hardware team to troubleshoot and fix hardware bugs.- Participated in SupaBRCK CE Certification and Marking by a lab in Taiwan- Supported engineers working on the captive portal for BRCK's Moja Platform and mentored engineers in my department.- Innovated the system that increased the speed of manufacturing and deployment of the SupaBRCKs by more than 10 times.

Nairobi, Kenya

Teaching computer literacy to teenage and early adult girls. Taught C and LinuxMost of the girls had zero prior experience with computers, and, initial classes had students from poor or disadvantaged neighborhoods. Created a unique curriculum that enabled the students to benefit from other computer courses - Programming and Graphic design - run by Akirachix.Initial few years was done mostly on voluntary basis.

1. Planning and equipping Training Room and Testing Center2. Liaising with East African universities on technology programmes3. Community technology/entrepreneur outreach for Pivot 2011 apps contest.4. Starting technology user groups5. Provided networking opportunities with East African tech community

Nairobi, Kenya

This was held in parallel with mLab position.While MLab focused on East Africa, iHub focused on NairobiMandate: Grow developer quality and quantity in NairobiProvided opportunity to network with tech community in KenyaProvided access to the latest data and coolest tech ideasInstrumental in ounding Nairobi Python Users Groups and Ruby Developers GroupsInterfaced with numerous high quality techies Advising start-ups and established businesses on technology

1. Developed and distributed Mkahawa - an open-source internet-cafe management system that has seen almost 100,000 downloads (May, 2013). Built in C/C++, it runs efficiently on used PCs pervasive in the developing economies.2. Developed and sold an off-the-shelf primary, secondary and college lesson scheduling software for Kenyan schools3. Developed and sold a University Transcript academic results management and Transcript printing software. Built in 2006, this software is still in use in 2018, even with introduction of costly and complex school ERP systems

Nairobi

Promoted to Group Head of OMI. Recruit, train and supervise infrastructure and support engineers (5) andinterns(3). In October, 2008, Cellulant was awarded the best-run mid-sized company in Kenya by a consortium of media and auditors. At my departure, Cellulant had operations in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana,Zambia and Botswana; 4 more countries than at my entry.1. Designed and implemented a web-based highly available, load-balanced cluster architecture that runs all of Cellulant’s VAS services. Was promoted to oversee implementation and support of the infrastructure across the continent.2. Oversaw the expansion from 5 to 45 servers and Cisco switches and routers. Researched, acquired, installed and configured the latest HP & Dell servers (2950, 1950), Netscreen (5GT) routers & Cisco (3560) switches. Led initiatives in start-up operations in Ghana and Zambia3. Led an operations team of 5 engineers and 3 interns. Assigned duties, conducted hiring, developed performance metrics, supervised and evaluated staff4. Interfaced with mobile network operators, telcos, Banks, ISPs and datacenter service providers in building and supporting the end-to-end infrastructure for Cellulant’s USSD and SMS-based services.5. Established 24/7 technical support for the continent-wide infrastructure. Deployed monit with SMS alerts on various events detected throughout the continent6. Conducted internal and external Systems and Security Audits on the infrastructure. Developed and implemented security policies and administrative procedures in compliance with the audits.7. Designed and started implementing a Disaster Recovery plan on major hubs and links with service providers across Africa

Tokyo, Japan

Participated in production of Asianux 2.0 which was released in August 2005. Cooperated with Chinese (Redflag Linux) and Korean (Haansoft) engineers to develop and release the operating system.Selected Contributions:1. Level 3 Linux Technical Support to clients. Troubleshooting and fixing bugs at kernel level. 2. Packaging, testing, debugging Linux software for Asianux 2.0 distribution. Developed the Python (Anaconda) installer for the distro.3. Certifying Asianux compatibility on different high end Dell, HP, Toshiba, IBM server hardware.

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.Eng.), Computer Engineering

Activities and Societies: 1. Part-time work at Netgene Corporation. Building games and utilities for pre-release mobile handsets.

Associate'S Degree, Information Engineering And Electronics, Gpa 3.0

Activities and Societies: Played Clarinet in Brass Band. Led school programming team to finals at National Programming Competition.

Study Towards Msc, Computer Science, Gpa 3.8

Activities and Societies: 1. Part-time work. Datamark Corporation. Researched NTP system and protocol. Reduced network syncing latency.