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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
Nyeri
12.2015

High School Diploma -

St Anthony’s Boys High School
Kitale
11.2010

Kericho High School
Kericho
11.2008

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

Websites

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

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