Curriculum Vitae

Work history, education, publications, talks, and awards.

Work History

Autodesk — 3ds Max, Media & Entertainment

Sept 2022 - Aug 2026

Resolved 100+ developer-reported issues across C++, .NET, and Python 3ds Max plugin workflows: debugging SDK behavior, triaging via Jira, and building alternative plugins/scripts/samples to unblock external and internal developers
Built maxsdkcli, a Rust CLI that bootstraps 3ds Max SDK projects (C++, Python, and C#) in seconds, replacing the Visual Studio plugin wizard for C++ and manual setup for Python/C#
Designed and tested Bifrost Graphs for cloud execution on Autodesk Platform Services (Flow Graph Engine), reworking graphs built for local execution to run reliably in a distributed cloud environment; wrote internal developer docs for the workflow
Built a job-monitoring portal for cloud graph execution, showcased at Autodesk University 2024
Built 3ds Max plugin UIs with Qt (C++) and PySide/PyQt (Python)
Published 8+ technical articles on the Autodesk Developer Blog (plugin development, SDK porting, .NET upgrades) and delivered talks at the KSYP Conference, Autodesk University 2025, and IEEE events

Upwork & Independent Consulting

Jan 2022 - Sept 2022

Completed 18+ freelance engineering projects (500+ billable hours) across desktop, embedded, and mobile domains, owning each project independently from scoping through delivery and support
Built MagicTer VPN, a cross-platform VPN client in C/C++ using OpenSSL for secure tunnelling, and Qt/QML for the desktop app with automated CI/CD release pipelines (GitHub Actions) shipping to Linux, macOS, and Windows
Built Yandi, a Raspberry Pi print-queue kiosk for shared computer labs: Qt/QML dashboard, C++ device layer (printer, Bluetooth, NFC, TCP interfaces), Poppler-based PDF handling, and a Flask service for Wi-Fi provisioning, replacing ad-hoc USB printing across dozens of workstations
Developed embedded interfaces on Raspberry Pi and ESP32 (camera + multi-sensor input), using I2C for sensor communication, Serial for debugging, and REST/MQTT for connecting devices to React-based dashboards.
Delivered UI work primarily in Qt/QML (C++), with mobile experience in Qt for mobile and early experience in React Native
Maintained a 5x repeat-client rate, with client feedback citing UI quality in Qt and reliable, on-time delivery

The AFECS Ltd.

Aug 2020 - Aug 2022

Led technology strategy and engineering direction for AFECS, managing 6 direct reports (15+ engineers total across projects) and owning the full product lifecycle from client requirements to shipped software across desktop, embedded, and IoT domains
Led R&D through deployment of Apollo, an intelligent access-control system built during COVID-19 that verified mask-wearing and took non-contact temperature readings via an in-house-trained ML model, combined with RFID access, running on a custom-built Apollo OS; later customized for additional customer deployments
Built the AFECS Vehicle Management & Tracking System, a custom fleet-tracking platform delivering real-time vehicle telemetry through a live dashboard and companion mobile app
Set technical direction across C++, Qt/QML, Python, and embedded Linux, evaluating and selecting tech stacks and hardware vendors for new projects, and leading partner/vendor negotiations
Built IoT dashboards in Qt/Felgo for desktop and mobile and React for web
Managed and mentored the engineering team, establishing code standards, review processes, and delivery workflows

PSRM Consultants

Feb 2022 - Jun 2022

Led a field research team of 18 (plus 2 office-based) on a hospital equipment study across Kenyan health facilities, digitizing asset registries for 5,000+ pieces of equipment across 22+ hospitals nationally
Built the data-collection pipeline using JotForm and Google Forms, with automated sync to a PostgreSQL backend, replacing paper-based tracking
Ran statistical analysis in Python (pandas) and Excel on equipment availability and condition, producing reports and client advisory findings for project stakeholders

TibaVent Project

Mar 2020 - Sept 2021

Led both the software and electrical engineering teams within a 15-member group that built Kenya's first locally manufactured mechanical ventilator during COVID-19
Developed the Qt/QML touchscreen control application, communicating over serial with a custom STM32-based PCB to read and control pressure, flow, volume, and vital-sign parameters
Built the C++ central monitoring server, aggregating live data from all deployed ventilators and enabling doctors to remotely view, monitor alarms, and adjust parameters on specific machines via tablet, governed by access rules
Passed full regulatory approval: Kenya Bureau of Statistics (KEBS) electrical and medical ventilator standards testing, Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), and Ethics Review Committee clearance
Recognized with UN Kenya Person of the Year 2020

Chebui Agrovet

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

Designed and built a Point-of-Sale system in Qt/QML (C++) with a PostgreSQL backend — my first end-to-end delivery for a paying client, covering interface design, database schema, and sales/inventory logic
Evolved the UI from Qt Widgets to QML over multiple releases, and added Python tooling for scripting and report generation
Integrated the system into existing store operations for smooth staff adoption, training 30+ staff across locations
In continuous production use since 2019 across 8+ stores, now on its 7th major version, processing over 1M KES in monthly sales

University of East London, UK

Sept 2023 - Apr 2026

Dissertation: MantisBase, an embeddable C++20 Backend-as-a-Service delivering auto-generated REST APIs, JWT auth, and SSE streaming in one portable binary; released as open source (30+ releases, mantisbase.com).
Focus areas: advanced software engineering, cloud computing, data analytics, and AI & machine vision, completed alongside full-time engineering work.

Kenyatta University, Kenya

Aug 2016 - Feb 2022

Led development of TIBAVENT, Kenya's first locally designed mechanical ventilator (Qt/C++ on embedded Linux); built the clinical UI and the real-time control layer; the work earned UN Person of the Year 2020 and a Head of State Commendation (HSC), Civilian Division.
Contributed hardware design and firmware to a 1U CubeSat with the Kenya Space Agency; power budgeting, comms protocols, and fault-tolerant embedded software and to the DLP2 learning tablet programme.
Grounding in electrical circuits, embedded systems, control and instrumentation, and medical device design; the origin of the low-level, systems-first approach I still bring to C++ and infrastructure work.