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Detailed Experience

AI Automation Engineer

Mind Model AI | Remote | March 2025 - Present

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Orchestrated complex AI integration projects across a fully distributed team spanning 3 time zones, mastering asynchronous tools to ensure seamless and on-time delivery.

  • 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.

  • Elevated the impact of client-facing technical demonstrations by pioneering the use of novel AI tools, setting new best practices for showcasing product value.

  • Translated high-level business requirements into detailed technical specifications for new automation features, bridging the gap between product vision and engineering execution.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Developed an automated data management system using Google Apps Script that reduced manual data entry by 92% and enhanced data integrity across the organisation.

  • Cultivated a culture of technical excellence by mentoring 6 junior managers across key technical departments, leading to a 20% increase in overall team productivity.

  • Centralised internal support by implementing a new company-wide help desk system, resulting in a 46% faster average issue resolution time across all departments.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Championed the career growth of high-potential employees by creating a talent identification program that resulted in 4 successful internal promotions.

  • Reduced operational expenditures by leading ad-hoc projects to successfully renegotiate the terms for 3 key external provider contracts.

  • Enabled proactive performance management by developing custom SQL queries to monitor departmental data, allowing for the early identification of operational bottlenecks.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Improved inventory accuracy across 5 high-velocity product categories by instituting a daily reconciliation process, which reduced stock discrepancies by 18%.

  • Resolved over 10 recurring operational roadblocks by establishing and leading a daily team stand-up meeting focused on immediate problem-solving.

  • 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.

  • Increased team productivity by approximately 12% by identifying and eliminating redundant steps in the daily order fulfilment and packing process.

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