Daniel Kakai

Software Engineer/Data Engineer

I'm a software engineer mainly working with Python for back-end development and also interested in data engineering.

I mainly focus on building high quality products that meet user needs, are reliable and easy to maintain.

I envision playing a fundamental role in creative and innovative teams that shape the technology, innovation and socio-economic development of their ecosystem.

Experience: years
Lives In: Nairobi, Kenya

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My Skills

Experience

2021 - Current

Software Engineer
Twiga Foods
I take part in designing and developing of supply chain systems that help the company improve stock monitoring, logistics and warehouse operations, it's the only modern warehouse system in Kenya.
May 2020 - Jul 2020

Back-end Software engineer
Kakbima
I was part of the back-end development team of the insurance management and distribution platform for insurance carriers, agencies and brokerages to manage their products and customers. The platform helped reduce the lengthy processes and paperwork associated with the insurance industry.
Jul 2019 - Apr 2020

Software Engineer
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Developed a system that farmers used to manage their activities like stock record keeping, sales , supplies and field status monitoring. This helped them reduce manual work in their daily activities. The system was also used by co-operative societies to provide services like payments and communication updates with the help of Twilio SMS API.
Jul 2019 - Oct 2019

Server side engineer
KOKO Networks
Helped develop and maintain the company's fuel and products e-commerce platform for easy use by customers. The platform was available on web and through the company's fuel ATMs.
Feb 2019 - Jun 2019

Software Engineer
KaziQuest
I was part of the team that developed the only Kenyan recruitment system powered by Google talent solutions Api leading high accuracy job matching, the first of its kind in Kenya.