SokoPlace

SokoPlace
LEAD ENGINEER
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Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
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Nairobi, Kenya
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8 team members (3 backend, 2 frontend, 2 mobile, 1 DevOps)
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REPORTING TO CTO

Led development of innovative transport and logistics platform connecting transporters with businesses across East Africa. Built scalable platform handling 10,000+ daily deliveries with 99.9% tracking accuracy while reducing delivery times by 40% through route optimization.

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KEY ACHIEVEMENT

Built scalable platform handling 10,000+ daily deliveries with 99.9% tracking accuracy, reducing delivery times by 40% through route optimization while managing 5,000+ active drivers

CORE TECHNOLOGIES

Ruby on Rails
React Native
PostgreSQL
Redis
Google Maps API
AWS
Sidekiq
WebSocket
IMPACT METRICS
10K+
Daily Deliveries

Platform processing volume

Grew from 1,000 at start
40%
Time Reduction

In delivery completion

Consistent improvement
99.9%
Tracking Accuracy

Real-time location data

Maintained through scaling
5K+
Active Drivers

Using mobile platform

Growing 15% monthly
35%
Cost Reduction

In operational expenses

Through optimization
ACHIEVEMENTS & IMPACT

Notable Achievements

PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT

System Scaling

Scaled platform from 1,000 to 10,000+ daily deliveries

Maintained 99.9% system uptime during 10x growth

Reduced infrastructure costs by 35% through optimization

Implemented efficient load balancing and auto-scaling

Performance Optimization

Reduced delivery times by 40% through route optimization

Improved real-time tracking accuracy to 99.9%

Decreased API response times by 65%

Enhanced system reliability with comprehensive monitoring

Mobile Innovation

Developed offline-capable driver application

Achieved 4.8/5 app rating from 5,000+ drivers

Reduced battery consumption by 50% through optimization

Implemented efficient background location tracking

TECHNICAL ARCHITECTURE

Infrastructure Design

Designed scalable microservices architecture

Implemented comprehensive monitoring and alerting

Created robust disaster recovery procedures

Established efficient deployment pipeline

Real-time Systems

Built real-time tracking system handling 5,000+ concurrent connections

Developed efficient WebSocket implementation

Created sophisticated event processing system

Implemented reliable notification delivery

Data Management

Designed efficient data storage and retrieval system

Implemented comprehensive analytics pipeline

Created automated backup and recovery procedures

Developed data synchronization mechanisms

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Process Automation

Automated 80% of dispatch operations

Reduced manual intervention in routing by 90%

Implemented automated performance monitoring

Created self-healing system capabilities

Quality Assurance

Achieved 99.9% delivery tracking accuracy

Reduced system errors by 75%

Implemented comprehensive testing strategy

Created robust error handling mechanisms

Documentation

Created extensive system documentation

Developed comprehensive API documentation

Established coding standards and practices

Built knowledge base for support team

BUSINESS IMPACT

Efficiency Improvements

Reduced delivery times by 40% across network

Decreased operational costs by 35%

Improved driver efficiency by 45%

Enhanced customer satisfaction to 95%

Growth Enablement

Supported expansion to 5,000+ active drivers

Enabled processing of 10,000+ daily deliveries

Facilitated entry into new markets

Supported 300% business growth

Innovation Leadership

Led development of route optimization system

Pioneered real-time tracking implementation

Introduced predictive ETA system

Developed innovative analytics platform

COLLABORATION

Cross-functional Partnerships

Operations

Collaborated on logistics optimization systems

Developed route planning algorithms

Implemented real-time tracking

Created operational analytics dashboard

Driver Support

Partnered on driver app development

Created automated dispatch system

Implemented performance tracking

Developed driver feedback mechanisms

Business Intelligence

Collaborated on analytics platform development

Created performance reporting systems

Implemented predictive analytics

Developed business insights dashboard

Customer Service

Worked on customer support tools

Developed issue tracking system

Created automated response systems

Implemented customer feedback loops

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

Skills Development

LOGISTICS SYSTEMS

Route Optimization

Developed advanced route optimization algorithms

Implemented real-time tracking systems

Created efficient dispatch mechanisms

Built comprehensive monitoring solutions

Mobile Development

Built robust mobile applications for drivers

Implemented offline-first architecture

Developed location tracking systems

Created efficient data sync mechanisms

ANALYTICS

Business Intelligence

Developed comprehensive analytics platforms

Implemented real-time reporting systems

Created predictive analytics models

Built data visualization frameworks

Performance Metrics

Implemented KPI tracking systems

Developed performance dashboards

Created automated reporting

Built trend analysis tools

TEAM ENDORSEMENTS

Colleague Testimonials

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What sets Kaka apart is his ability to bridge technical excellence with business impact. He not only built a sophisticated logistics platform but also helped shape our product strategy. His leadership of the engineering team fostered a culture of innovation and technical excellence, while his implementation of route optimization transformed our operational efficiency.

40% faster deliveries
35% cost reduction
99.9% system reliability
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Sarah Chen
PRODUCT MANAGER
SokoPlace
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Kaka's technical leadership was instrumental in scaling our platform from 1,000 to 10,000+ daily deliveries. His architecture decisions and implementation of real-time tracking and route optimization set new standards for logistics technology in East Africa. The systems he built continue to be the backbone of our operations.

10x platform growth
99.9% uptime
5,000+ active drivers
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James Mwangi
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
SokoPlace
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The analytics dashboard Kaka developed transformed our decision-making process. His implementation of real-time tracking and route optimization significantly improved our operational efficiency. The mobile app he built for our drivers received overwhelming positive feedback and dramatically improved our service delivery.

45% efficiency gain
4.8/5 app rating
60% faster insights
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David Kimani
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
SokoPlace
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Kaka's approach to system architecture and performance optimization was exemplary. His implementation of monitoring systems and automated scaling significantly improved our platform's reliability. The infrastructure improvements he made enabled us to handle our rapid growth while reducing operational costs.

35% cost reduction
75% fewer incidents
90% automation
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Grace Njeri
SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER
SokoPlace