Backend & AI/ML builds
Fixed-scope or retainer engagements to design and ship backend services, AI agents, RAG pipelines and the infrastructure under them, with tests, documentation and a clean handover.
Work with me · Nairobi, Kenya · Remote worldwide
I work with companies, founders and investors who want serious engineering out of Kenya: as a consultant, as a hands-on technical lead, or as the engineer who builds your first team in Nairobi.
01/Ways to work together
I'm a software engineer first, with most of my recent work in backend systems and AI/ML. I also cover data engineering, DevOps and full-stack work, so one person can carry a product from schema to launch.
AI & automation consulting
A short assessment of where AI and automation will pay off in your operations, a prioritised roadmap, and a working first system to prove the value.
Fractional tech lead
Part-time technical leadership for startups and SMEs: architecture decisions, code review, vendor selection and a steady hand on delivery until you hire full time.
Building your team in Kenya
Defining roles, running technical interviews, onboarding engineers and setting the practices that let a Nairobi team ship reliably for you from day one.
02/For investors & companies entering Kenya
If you're investing in Kenyan companies or building here, you need someone local who can judge the technology honestly and get things built properly.
Technical due diligence
An independent review of a Kenyan startup's architecture, code quality, security and team before you invest.
Local product, built right
Products that work in the Kenyan market: mobile-first, integrated with M-PESA and PesaPal, and designed for local connectivity.
An on-the-ground technical partner
Someone in Nairobi who can represent your technical interests, vet partners and vendors, and keep delivery honest.
03/Why Kenya
Working hours that overlap
East Africa Time (UTC+3) shares most of the working day with Europe and the Middle East, and the morning with the US East Coast.
English-speaking, globally trained
English is a language of business and education in Kenya, and many engineers already work remotely for international teams.
A proven digital economy
Kenya pioneered mobile money with M-PESA, and Nairobi has a growing community of startups, engineers and investors.
04/How it starts
- Step 1
Intro call
Thirty minutes to understand what you're trying to achieve.
- Step 2
Scoping
A written summary of the problem, options and risks.
- Step 3
Proposal
A fixed scope or retainer with clear milestones and cost.
- Step 4
Build & handover
Weekly demos, then documentation and training so your team owns it.
05/Questions
Can you work with companies in the US, UK, Europe or the Middle East?+
Yes. Most of my work is remote, and East Africa Time overlaps well with European and Middle Eastern working hours. I adjust for US time zones for calls and releases.
Do you work directly or through a platform?+
Either. You can engage me directly as an independent consultant, or through Andela's global talent network, which I'm part of.
What do you focus on?+
I'm a senior software and AI/ML engineer. Most of my recent work is backend and AI: APIs, data models, multi-agent systems, RAG and the infrastructure behind them. I also cover data engineering, DevOps and full-stack work when a project needs it.
Can you help us hire engineers in Kenya?+
Yes. I can define roles, run technical interviews and onboard your first engineers, then set up the practices that keep the team productive.
Do you sign NDAs?+
Yes, as a matter of course, before any confidential details are shared.
How much does an engagement cost?+
It depends on scope and duration. Share a short description of what you need through the contact form and I'll reply with options and a proposal.