Detailed Experience
AI Automation Engineer
Mind Model AI | Remote | March 2025 - Present
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Automated end-to-end business operations by designing and deploying 15+ complex n8n workflows, integrating key services including OpenAI, Google Drive, Meta and Shopify APIs.
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Engineered a production-ready, self-hosted n8n instance on AWS EC2 with 99.9% uptime, establishing a zero-cost environment for rapid development and experimentation.
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Orchestrated complex AI integration projects across a fully distributed team spanning 3 time zones, mastering asynchronous tools to ensure seamless and on-time delivery.
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Architected and developed a full-stack AI web application using Next.js and Firebase, creating a new channel for automated digital asset delivery and lead management.
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Elevated the impact of client-facing technical demonstrations by pioneering the use of novel AI tools, setting new best practices for showcasing product value.
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Translated high-level business requirements into detailed technical specifications for new automation features, bridging the gap between product vision and engineering execution.
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Improved system scalability and resilience by designing and deploying robust serverless workflows using Firebase Functions and other AWS services.
Senior Technical Operations Manager
Optica Ltd. | Nairobi, Kenya | April 2022 - December 2024
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Spearheaded the successful implementation of SAP Business One across 8 new locations in Uganda and Rwanda by virtually aligning 5 senior stakeholders and 4 cross-functional teams.
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Executed a seamless migration of the company's entire infrastructure from 11 physical servers to a local cloud provider, achieving the transition with zero operational downtime.
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Developed an automated data management system using Google Apps Script that reduced manual data entry by 92% and enhanced data integrity across the organisation.
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Cultivated a culture of technical excellence by mentoring 6 junior managers across key technical departments, leading to a 20% increase in overall team productivity.
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Centralised internal support by implementing a new company-wide help desk system, resulting in a 46% faster average issue resolution time across all departments.
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Cut average order processing time in half, from 8 minutes down to 4 minutes per order, by re-engineering and streamlining the internal operational workflow.
Operations Manager
Optica Ltd. | Nairobi, Kenya | July 2021 - March 2022
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Slashed average order processing time from 3 hours to 1 hour by designing and implementing a new performance-based incentive system for back-office staff.
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Championed the career growth of high-potential employees by creating a talent identification program that resulted in 4 successful internal promotions.
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Reduced operational expenditures by leading ad-hoc projects to successfully renegotiate the terms for 3 key external provider contracts.
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Enabled proactive performance management by developing custom SQL queries to monitor departmental data, allowing for the early identification of operational bottlenecks.
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Formulated and executed a data-driven strategy to successfully scale operational teams, ensuring high-quality service was maintained during a period of rapid client growth.
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Improved overall team efficiency and enhanced customer satisfaction by systematically analysing and optimising core operational workflows.
Operations Supervisor
Optica Ltd. | Nairobi, Kenya | March 2021 - June 2021
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Cleared a critical backlog of over 50 aged orders within the first month by re-prioritising the daily task queue and improving coordination with the sales department.
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Improved inventory accuracy across 5 high-velocity product categories by instituting a daily reconciliation process, which reduced stock discrepancies by 18%.
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Resolved over 10 recurring operational roadblocks by establishing and leading a daily team stand-up meeting focused on immediate problem-solving.
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Enhanced operational consistency by training the team on updated standard operating procedures, leading to a 27% reduction in order packing errors within the first quarter.
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Increased team productivity by approximately 12% by identifying and eliminating redundant steps in the daily order fulfilment and packing process.