Years Experience
7+
Nairobi, Kenya
Senior software engineer building scalable products with Ruby and React.
I help teams ship reliable SaaS systems across clean energy, logistics, and payments in Kenya and East Africa. My work blends architecture, delivery leadership, and practical execution.
Core Focus
- Ruby on Rails backends and APIs
- React product interfaces and reporting
- Cloud deployment and delivery systems
- Team leadership and cross-functional execution
About
Who I Am
Senior Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience delivering robust software while leading product-focused teams.
Proven track record leading cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end features and interactive reporting interfaces while optimizing performance. Skilled at collaborating with product and UX partners to refine specifications and align solutions with business goals.
Led Multiple Teams
3+ Roles
Built Scalable SaaS
End-to-End
Mentor & Coach
Community
Experience
Professional Journey
A timeline of impact across clean energy, logistics, fintech, and SaaS engineering.
Leadership Impact
10%
Improved team productivity at Wasoko through delivery and process optimization.
Engineering Tenure
7+ Years
Hands-on delivery across clean energy, B2B commerce, fintech, and SaaS.
Career Progression
3x Lead Roles
Progressed into leadership roles by owning architecture, quality, and team outcomes.
Aug 2024 - Jan 2026
Senior Software Engineer
ENGIE Energy Access (Ignite)
- Challenge: Field and support teams needed dependable PAYGo workflows across multiple marketsAction: built and enhanced Rails services for payment, customer, and operations flowsResult: improved reliability for day-to-day energy access operations.
- Challenge: Operational complexity created bottlenecks in activation and service managementAction: designed architecture for sales-agent coordination and customer lifecycle workflowsResult: reduced process friction and improved execution consistency.
- Challenge: Product and operations priorities changed quickly in a mission-driven environmentAction: partnered closely across functions to translate needs into shippable technical solutionsResult: faster alignment and more predictable delivery.
Execution Signals
How I create impact after joining a team
A concise view of my current focus, delivery style, and where I add immediate value.
Currently focused on reliable Rails architecture for mission-critical operations.
Strong shipping discipline: scope clearly, deliver iteratively, and monitor outcomes.
Best fit for teams needing senior IC execution plus leadership leverage in early growth stages.
Skills
Technical Expertise
Programming Languages
Ruby
Frameworks & Libraries
Ruby on RailsReact.jsEmber.jsAngular.js
DevOps & Cloud
DockerDigitalOceanHerokuGCPDeploymentsCloud-based Product Experience
Database & API
SQL/PostgreSQLAPI Consumption and Integration
Version Control
GitHubGitGitLab
Architecture & Design
System ArchitectureScalable Architecture DesignSaaS Architecture
Soft Skills
Team Leadership and MentorshipCross-functional CollaborationTechnical CommunicationEager To LearnHumility
Projects
Featured Projects
Selected developer tooling and payment projects, including M-Pesa ecosystem integrations.
Daraja MCP
MCP server that integrates Safaricom M-Pesa Daraja API with Claude, enabling natural language payment processing and real-time transaction notifications.
RubyClaude APIMCP Protocol
Python • 2 stars • Updated 1/27/2026
View on GitHub →Mpesa STK (Ruby Gem)
Ruby gem that prompts a customer's SIM Tool Kit to accept payment requests from a purchase system.
RubySafaricom M-Pesa API
Ruby • 36 stars • Updated 2/20/2026
View on GitHub →Nobody Needs This
Payment simulator that helps developers bypass sandbox delays and test transactions without physical device friction.
Payment ProcessingTesting Tools
Ruby • 4 stars • Updated 2/13/2026
View on GitHub →Flagship Case Study
Scaling PAYGo Clean-Energy Operations
ENGIE Energy Access (Ignite) - Rails Architecture and Delivery Execution
Case study on improving reliability for field and customer operations by tightening architecture around payment-linked workflows, lifecycle management, and cross-functional delivery.
Read full case study →Awards & Community
Recognition and Contribution
1st Place
Fintech Hackathon
Barclays Bank & Moringa School
Built an app to streamline the loan processing experience.
Runners Up
Transmobility Hackathon
Transmobility
Built a solution to improve transport systems in Kenya.
Runners Up
Science Hack Day
Science Hack Day
Built a cashless campus society prototype using NFC technology.
Community involvement
- Rails Girls NBO - Coach: Teaching others how to get started with Rails development.
- Nairuby Community - Active Member: Sharing knowledge on Rails and professional engineering experiences.
- Nairobi Atlassian Community - Member: Sharing practical use of Atlassian tools in daily engineering work.
Contact
Let's Connect
Open to Senior Engineer and Engineering Lead opportunities. Typical response time: within 24 hours.
Hiring for backend/platform leadership or full-stack execution? I can help from architecture through production delivery.
Phone
+254 101 490941