Experience
Career history and areas of focus
AWS Solutions Architect & Presales Engineer
Silicon Overdrive · Nairobi, Kenya
Lead presales technical engagements (80%) and internal engineering automation initiatives (20%). Responsible for translating complex cloud requirements into compelling, accurate solution proposals that close deals faster.
Key responsibilities
- ◆Designed cloud architectures for hybrid and non-hybrid scenarios
- ◆Reviewed architecture designs, pricing, and project scope
- ◆Implemented security, compliance, and operational controls
- ◆Managed knowledge management projects
- ◆Assisted Sales & Marketing teams in customer engagements
- ◆Performed cost, performance, and security optimizations
Key achievements
- →Reduced proposal development time by 85% - from 1.5 weeks to 1 day
- →Automated CVE risk-assessment reports from 3-5 hours to under 1 minute
- →Maintained 100% client satisfaction across all presales engagements
- →Architected hybrid and multi-cloud solutions for enterprise clients
- →Implemented zero-trust IAM policies and Security Hub compliance frameworks
Software Developer
Kytabu Africa · Nairobi, Kenya
Worked as part of a cross-functional product team building mobile-first applications for the African education market. Focused on translating design intent into functional, responsive interfaces and integrating real-time backend services.
Key responsibilities
- ◆Converted Figma UI/UX designs into FlutterFlow components with pixel-level accuracy
- ◆Developed mobile apps with responsive interfaces across screen sizes
- ◆Integrated backend functionalities including Firebase auth, Firestore, and cloud functions
- ◆Collaborated across design, product, and engineering teams for seamless delivery
Key achievements
- →Managed app releases end-to-end, publishing updates to both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store
Areas of Focus
Cloud Architecture
Designing scalable, cost-optimised AWS solutions for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. From initial scoping through to delivery.
Presales Engineering
Translating technical complexity into clear business value. Building proposals that win on accuracy, speed, and confidence.
Process Automation
Eliminating manual bottlenecks with Python, Lambda, and workflow tooling. Every automation is measured by the time it returns to the team.
Security & Compliance
Implementing least-privilege IAM, CVE management pipelines, and compliance frameworks that hold up under enterprise scrutiny.