ML Engineer & Tech Innovator
Engineer driven by the curiosity of finding out how things work. Specializing in machine learning, distributed systems, and building scalable solutions that make a real impact.
Technologies and skills I'm passionate about
Systems programming with memory safety and high performance
Building intelligent systems with ML and AI technologies
Scalable architecture and microservices design
Guiding and developing the next generation of engineers
My career path and key achievements
July 2023 - Present
Leading ML initiatives and developing intelligent solutions for Kenya's largest telecommunications company. Working on recommendation systems, predictive analytics, and AI-powered customer services.
August 2019 - July 2023
Built robust software solutions and contributed to digital transformation initiatives. Developed scalable applications serving millions of users across Kenya.
October 2018 - July 2019
Mentored aspiring developers in Angular, Python, Flask, and Django. Maintained student tracking systems and coordinated classroom activities to ensure quality education.
My journey, passion, and what drives me
I'm a passionate software engineer driven by the curiosity of finding out how things work. With over 6 years of experience at Safaricom PLC, I've evolved from a general software engineer to specializing in machine learning, always pushing the boundaries of what's possible with technology.
My journey in tech has been enriched by my time as a mentor at Moringa School, where I had the privilege of shaping the next generation of developers. Teaching has always been close to my heart, and I believe in the power of knowledge sharing to drive innovation.
Currently based in Nairobi, Kenya, I'm passionate about Rust programming, distributed systems, and machine learning. I enjoy tackling complex problems and building scalable solutions that make a real impact in people's lives.
Advanced cloud ML services and best practices
Foundation in ML algorithms and implementation
Currently focused on advancing ML capabilities at Safaricom, exploring Rust for systems programming, and mentoring junior developers. Always learning and staying at the forefront of technology trends.
Showcasing my technical expertise and problem-solving abilities
Built a scalable recommendation system using advanced ML algorithms to personalize user experiences. Implemented collaborative filtering and hybrid approaches for optimal performance.
Designed and implemented a high-performance distributed data processing pipeline using Rust for real-time data ingestion and transformation at scale.
Full-stack educational platform with real-time collaboration features, built during my mentoring tenure at Moringa School to enhance student learning experiences.
Thoughts on technology, ML, and software engineering
Exploring why Rust is becoming the go-to language for building reliable, high-performance systems. From memory safety to concurrency, discover what makes Rust special and how it's revolutionizing systems programming.
Read ArticleMoving machine learning models from development to production is often more challenging than building the models themselves. Key lessons learned from deploying ML systems at scale at Safaricom.
Read ArticleMy experience as a technical mentor at Moringa School taught me valuable lessons about helping junior developers grow. Strategies for effective mentoring and creating environments where new developers thrive.
Read ArticleDeep dive into distributed systems architecture, exploring key patterns, challenges, and best practices for building resilient, scalable applications that can handle millions of users.
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