VICTOR MUMO KALANZA
Backend & Data-AI Engineer
Eldoret
Summary
I build scalable backend systems at the intersection of Electrical Engineering and Software Development, driven by a mission to solve real-world problems through reliable, impact-focused technology.
As an Electrical & Electronics Engineering student at Moi University, my foundation is rooted in renewable energy and sustainable systems. I’ve applied this engineering mindset to community impact projects, including the deployment of solar power solutions for underserved educational institutions, reinforcing my belief in technology as a force for good. I currently serve as Vice Chairman of the IEEE Computer Society (Moi University Chapter), where I actively promote innovation, collaboration, and ethical tech.
On the software side, I’m a Backend Developer specializing in Python, with hands-on experience building robust, high-performance API services using Django and FastAPI. My technical strengths span the full backend lifecycle—database design (PostgreSQL), microservices architecture, containerization with Docker, and building systems that are reliable, maintainable, and scalable.
Beyond engineering and code, I’m passionate about leadership and community building. As the GDG Lead at Moi University, I mentor student developers, organize technical events, and encourage open-source contribution and peer learning.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice Chairman
IEEE Computer Society - Moi University
09.2024 - Current
- Provide strategic leadership for the student chapter, overseeing technical excellence and member empowerment.
- Core Organizer for TechX Eldoret, managing marketing and communications to mobilize the regional tech community.
- Represent the student branch at international symposiums and university-level tech forums.
Backend Developer
Freelance
01.2024 - Current
- Design and deploy custom REST APIs using Python/Django/FastAPI for diverse client needs.
- Implement complex features including Stripe payment integration, authentication systems, and background task processing with Celery.
- Optimize PostgreSQL databases through indexing strategies and query optimization to ensure high-performance applications.
- Maintain containerized environments using Docker and ensure high availability via CI/CD pipelines.
- Developed RESTful APIs that facilitated seamless data exchange between clients and servers in a distributed environment.
- Integrated third-party APIs from external applications into web platforms.
Python Teaching Assistant
IEEE Moi University
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Instructed weekly physical sessions on Python fundamentals, Data Structures, and Algorithms for engineering students.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics
Moi University
12-2028
No Degree - Backend Development
ALX Africa
Online 04.2001 -
Skills
Python
Timeline
Vice Chairman
IEEE Computer Society - Moi University
09.2024 - Current
Python Teaching Assistant
IEEE Moi University
03.2024 - 07.2024
Backend Developer
Freelance
01.2024 - Current
No Degree - Backend Development
ALX Africa
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics
Moi University
Featured Projects
- AgriVoice AI (Award Winning - 2nd Place, Armely Hackathon), Lead Backend Developer, Built a 'Digital Twin' farm assistant that simulates crop yields using satellite and soil data., Architected a multilingual voice-first assistant to bridge literacy barriers for smallholder farmers using NLP., Python, AI/NLP, Microsoft Azure, Satellite Data APIs
- Distributed Notification System, Developed an event-driven microservices architecture handling high-throughput email and push notifications., FastAPI, RabbitMQ, Redis, PostgreSQL, Microservices
- E-Commerce Backend API, Built a containerized REST API with integrated Stripe payments and automated email notifications via Celery/Redis., Django, Stripe, Docker, Celery, Redis, CI/CD
- Regina Yego Girls Center Solar Power Project, Collaborated on a humanitarian engineering team to install a 6kW solar system, providing stable power for ICT labs and entrepreneurship training., Eliminated power interruptions for underserved students, enabling 24/7 digital learning.
Profiles
[ LinkedIn Profile ], [ Github Profile ], [Portfolio Website ]