Professional Summary
Python developer with 8+ years shipping production software for quantitative finance - automated trading systems, data pipelines, and machine-learning models. Grounded in mathematics, statistics, and rigorous QA, with a track record of effective work across remote, distributed teams and time zones.
Technical Skills
LanguagesPython, JavaScript / TypeScript, Go, Ruby, SQL
FrameworksDjango, Flask, Node.js, Pandas, NumPy, SciPy
Quantitative FinanceFinancial modeling, risk management, algorithmic trading
ML & DataTensorFlow, Keras, scikit-learn, NLP, deep learning, predictive modeling
Professional Experience
Quantitative Researcher & Data EngineerJun 2018 – Dec 2022
Novatron Capital, Hong Kong
- Built and optimized Python trading bots with NLP-driven signals, integrated into live trading platforms.
- Developed ML/AI trading algorithms and shipped a smart-contract SDK that cut delivery turnaround by 30%.
- Designed scalable databases and microservices for data integrity and modularity.
- Owned CI/CD pipelines and analyzed large datasets for actionable performance insights.
- Mentored early-stage projects across a globally distributed remote team.
Software Engineering Manager & Backend EngineerDec 2022 – Jun 2024
Bitpulse.dev, Kenya
- Led a team of 4–6 engineers; owned hiring, onboarding, and performance frameworks.
- Partnered with the CTO on architecture, vendor contracts, and resource planning.
- Drove architectural enhancements for security, performance, and cost-efficiency.
- Upheld Enterprise Architecture standards and CI/CD best practices.
Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Contract)Feb 2024 – May 2024
Pariti.io, USA / Kenya
- Led deployment of Pariti's proprietary LLM to production for the AI Vetting launch.
- Built scalable backend services and data pipelines for NLP solutions.
- Designed ETL automation and secure databases, improving operational efficiency.
CTO & Full-Stack EngineerJul 2018 – Jan 2020
Afyago.com, Kenya
- Took a health-AI platform from idea to launch, reaching 500+ monthly active users.
- Owned the full project lifecycle - scope, schedule, budget - and led a team of 5.
- Built a React frontend and Django / PostgreSQL backend; integrated ML for personalized health insights.
- Ran Agile delivery and validated the product with clinicians and users.
Full-Stack Engineer & IT ManagerMay 2017 – May 2018
Impact Capital, Kenya
- Managed company IT infrastructure, security protocols, and vendor deployments.
- Built web interfaces (Angular) and backend services (Python / Django / PostgreSQL).
- Developed ETL pipelines and data models for decision support.
Education
B.Sc. Information Technology - 2016 – 2020
Certifications
- IBM DevOps & Software Engineering - Professional Certificate
- IBM Back-End Development - Professional Certificate
- IBM Applied DevOps Engineering - Professional Certificate
- Google Project Management - Professional Certificate