Cloud Solutions Architect & AI Engineer

Cloud Solutions Architect and AI Engineer with extensive experience designing secure, scalable, and AI-ready backend systems for FinTech, legal-tech, and ISP solutions. Skilled in generative AI applications and proven track record in leading multidisciplinary teams.

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5+ YEARS

My Skills & Expertise

Specialized expertise in AI engineering, cloud architecture, and scalable backend systems for FinTech and enterprise solutions.

AI & Machine Learning

Building intelligent systems with generative AI and machine learning technologies.

Generative AI (GPT, BERT)88%
HuggingFace / LangChain85%
Vector Databases (Pinecone)82%
Model Fine-tuning & RAG80%
Prompt Engineering90%

Cloud & DevOps

Architecting scalable cloud infrastructure and implementing DevOps best practices.

AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS)90%
Microsoft Azure AI88%
Terraform / Kubernetes85%
Docker / CI/CD87%
NGINX Load Balancing83%

Backend Development

Creating robust, secure backend systems and APIs for enterprise applications.

Python (FastAPI, Django)95%
Node.js / Express.js88%
RESTful & GraphQL APIs90%
PostgreSQL / MongoDB85%
Microservices Architecture82%

Professional Experience

A track record of leading innovative projects in AI, cloud architecture, and FinTech solutions.

Lead Engineer

HeirAid (Microsoft Innovation Challenge)
Microsoft Azure Community Hackathon
June 2025
Hackathon Winner
🏆 Second Place - $5,000 Prize (49 projects, 231 participants)

Key Achievements:

  • Led multidisciplinary team in designing AI-powered legal-tech platform
  • Architected secure backend systems with Responsible AI practices
  • Built NLP pipelines for title data analysis using Generative AI (RAG, prompt tuning)
  • Delivered working MVP within 72 hours praised by Microsoft judges
  • Collaborated with legal experts for accuracy and real-world impact

Technologies:

Azure AIRAGNLPGenerative AIPythonFastAPI

IT Lead

PostaPay - PSP & Fintech
Q3M Wanda Solutions, Malindi, Kenya
Jan 2024 – Dec 2024
Full-time

Key Achievements:

  • Designed cloud-native architectures using AWS, Terraform, and Kubernetes
  • Integrated secure payment gateways (USSD, SMS, APIs), cutting transaction errors by 45%
  • Spearheaded backend automation reducing manual data processing by 60%
  • Explored AI integration use cases in FinTech through backend automation
  • Built AI-ready infrastructure for future model deployment pipelines

Technologies:

AWSTerraformKubernetesPythonFastAPIPayment APIs

Frontend Developer

Digital Technologies Radar
SDG AI Lab
2023
Contract

Key Achievements:

  • Collaborated on AI-powered digital solutions for disaster risk reduction
  • Developed automated test scripts for AI-powered web platforms
  • Participated in AI/ML integration strategy discussions
  • Aligned technical solutions with SDG-driven outcomes

Technologies:

JestTesting LibraryReactAI/ML Integration

Network Administrator

ManyaNet Solutions
Malindi, Kilifi County, Kenya
Jan – July 2023
Full-time

Key Achievements:

  • Deployed P2P wireless and fiber backbone for ISP-grade connectivity
  • Maintained Linux-based services using Docker and Kubernetes
  • Deployed NGINX-based load balancing for ISP-level traffic management
  • Applied performance tuning on routing layers (OSPF, BGP)

Technologies:

LinuxDockerKubernetesNGINXOSPFBGP

Software Engineer

Ministry of Education, Kenya (SEQIP)
Kilifi County, Kenya
2020 – 2022
Full-time

Key Achievements:

  • Oversaw on-premise server infrastructure ensuring compliance standards
  • Built REST APIs and backend systems using Python (FastAPI, Django)
  • Integrated AWS services with Kubernetes and NGINX for scalable deployment
  • Built Python-based backend systems supporting secure educational data pipelines

Technologies:

PythonFastAPIDjangoAWSKubernetesNGINX

Electrical Engineering Intern

Kenya Airways
Nairobi, Kenya
2019
Internship

Key Achievements:

  • Maintained radio communications and ensured airworthiness compliance
  • Supported regulatory audits and technical operations
  • Gained experience in cloud and compliance-focused engineering

Technologies:

Radio CommunicationsCompliance SystemsTechnical Operations

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