Hi, I’m Saif.
I am a full-stack engineer and entrepreneur in Nairobi, Kenya. With my co-founder at Iano I have shipped seven products, each one wired into an active business process: taking orders, moving stock, capturing leads. What I care about is the gap between code that works in a demo and software a business can actually run on.
My journey and experience
My path into software engineering is driven by a deep curiosity for how systems work and a desire to build things that create measurable impact.
Foundation in Engineering · IIUM
Where the disciplined, problem-solving mindset was instilled.
Diploma in Business Information Technology
The bridge from engineering into software and business operations.
BSc Business Information Technology · Strathmore University
Fourth year, graduating this August.
Developers division · CodexSafari
Hands-on industry experience across the engineering stack.
AWS Cloud Practitioner & Cloud Engineer programs
Ongoing: architecture skills for highly available, enterprise-ready platforms.
This progression provided a rigorous foundation in both software architecture and business operations. I don’t just write code; I understand what businesses actually need their software to accomplish.
Under the hood
Beyond the code I write for clients, I’m deeply passionate about system optimization and security. I spend my downtime exploring cybersecurity concepts like network security protocols and web vulnerabilities and configuring Arch Linux environments using tools like Hyprland.
My pursuit of high performance extends all the way down to the hardware level. Whether I’m optimizing a laptop’s thermals for peak performance or pushing for the best frame rates in competitive gaming, I bring that same craftsman’s mindset to my engineering. I want the systems I build to run faster, smoother, and more securely.
Let’s connect
I am always looking for the next hard problem to solve. If you’re looking for an engineer who understands both the architecture and the business objective, let’s talk.
- Saif