Caleb Binyenya
Nairobi
Summary
Software Engineer with a proven track record at Seismic/Percolate, specializing in Python and React. Co-founded innovative platforms. Adept at leading teams and driving projects to success, I thrive in collaborative environments and am passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-founder
Kryptotrends
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Company Overview: A news company focused on blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
- Co-founded Kryptotrends as a news company for blockchain and cryptos.
- A news company focused on blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
Co-Founder and Senior Software Engineer
Kejani Company Limited
10.2016 - 09.2019
- Company Overview: A company that developed a Real Estate cloud platform.
- In 2016 I led a team that built a Real Estate cloud platform called Kejani that was able to list properties, help managers manage the properties, provided a water billing platform as well as a communication platform.
- A company that developed a Real Estate cloud platform.
- November 2018 Co-founded Kejani as a start-up
Software Engineer
Africastalking Company Limited
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Company Overview: A company providing SMS and communication solutions.
- I joined an externship program held by the Africastalking Company. I was a team lead that was tasked with the responsibility of developing an online learning portal for schools. The system was piloted in Mount Kenya Academy, one of the prestigious schools in the country.
- A company providing SMS and communication solutions.
Developer
DeHub
12.2015 - 04.2016
- Company Overview: A project associated with Dedan Kimathi University focused on software development.
- Served as Lead Developer and Software Engineer in a team tasked with designing and creating a Lecturers Evaluation Tool for the Quality Assurance department of the University. The tool was meant to be used across all the campuses in the country.
- A project associated with Dedan Kimathi University focused on software development.
Software Engineer
Vistar Media
02.2021 - 10.2025
- Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve software.
- Collaborated with management and product team regarding software application design status and project progress.
- Collaborated with fellow engineers to evaluate software and hardware interfaces.
Software Engineer
Andela Kenya
09.2019 - 07.2025
- Worked in a cross functional team to deliver software solutions for different clients
Software Engineer
Seismic
09.2020 - 07.2025
- Developed software applications using Java and Python for various client needs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and specifications.
- Conducted code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
- Resolved technical issues by debugging code and providing effective solutions promptly.
- Participated in Agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning and retrospectives actively.
Software Developer/ IT Consultant
K-BIMA Insurance Agency
05.2014 - 10.2017
- Company Overview: An insurance agency providing various insurance services.
- 2014 I was contracted by a KBima Insurance company to design and develop a communication platform for the company that was responsible for creating and printing Insurance renewal and balance letters and envelopes.
- In 2015 I took the responsibility of upgrading the system to a full-fledged cloud SMS Communication platform (SMSLite) that we could lease to any other insurance Agency.
- In 2016 after externship I co-founded Applesoft Technology Limited to form a legal framework to distribute the SMSLite software I had built earlier.
- An insurance agency providing various insurance services.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Information Technology
Dedan Kimathi University
Nyeri12.2015
High School Diploma -
St Anthony’s Boys High School
Kitale11.2010
Kericho High School
Kericho11.2008
Skills
- Python
- JavaScript
- React
- Django
- Flask
- Vuejs
- Apache
- Nginx
- MySQL
- Postgres
- Mongo
- Elasticsearch
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- CircleCi
- Kafka
- Pandas
- GraphQL
References
- Trevor Sheehan, Director Engineering - Vistar Media, tsheehan@vistarmedia.com, +16105003047
- Edwin Metselaar, CTO - Sage-Archer, +31 6 15057739
- Chuck Pierce, Senior Engineering Manager - Seismic/Percolate, chuckmpierce@gmail.com
- Gathogo Mwangi, Manager - Madison Insurance/ MD - Datani & KBIMA Insurance Agencies, gathogo@datani.co.ke, 0722341870
- Graham Muhanga, Start-up success mentor - Africastalking, graham@africastalking.com, 0722341870
- Augustus Kamau, Lecturer - Dekut / Patron CSK Club/ Dehub center, https://www.linkedin.com/in/augustus-kamau-5a927218, 0713293378
Affiliations
- Car enthusiast
- Active participant in charity and civic education
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Software Engineer
Vistar Media
02.2021 - 10.2025
Software Engineer
Seismic
09.2020 - 07.2025
Software Engineer
Andela Kenya
09.2019 - 07.2025
Co-founder
Kryptotrends
09.2018 - 09.2019
Co-Founder and Senior Software Engineer
Kejani Company Limited
10.2016 - 09.2019
Software Engineer
Africastalking Company Limited
01.2016 - 04.2016
Developer
DeHub
12.2015 - 04.2016
Software Developer/ IT Consultant
K-BIMA Insurance Agency
05.2014 - 10.2017
Bachelors of Science - Information Technology
Dedan Kimathi University
High School Diploma -
St Anthony’s Boys High School
Kericho High School