I'm Peter Mirithu.

Software Engineer AI/ML Engineer Mobile App Developer

About

Let me introduce myself.

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I am a Software Engineer with over 4 years of experience specializing in building intelligent, scalable systems across AI, full- stack web, and mobile development. I focus on turning complex problems into practical, production-ready solutions using Python, JavaScript, and modern AI tools like LangChain and LLM APIs, with experience spanning backend systems, mobile applications, machine learning, and cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, and Azure. I am driven by designing and delivering impactful products especially in healthcare, education, and productivity where engineering meets real-world problem solving.

Skills

I work across the full product lifecycle, from backend architecture and APIs to intelligent interfaces and AI-powered features.

Languages

  • Elixir
  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • SQL
  • PHP (basic)

Backend

  • Phoenix
  • Django
  • Flask
  • FastAPI
  • Node.js
  • REST APIs

Frontend & Mobile

  • React.js
  • React Native
  • Expo
  • EAS Build & Deploy
  • Next.js
  • Angular
  • Electron.js
  • Tailwind CSS

Databases

  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • MySQL
  • ChromaDB
  • Firebase
  • Supabase

AI & Machine Learning

  • LangChain
  • LangGraph
  • OpenAI
  • Gemini
  • ChromaDB
  • Scikit-learn
  • OpenCV
  • Machine Learning (Supervised Learning, Random Forest)
  • AI Agents / Multi-Agent Systems

Cloud & DevOps

  • AWS
  • Google Cloud
  • Vercel
  • Microsoft Azure Foundry / AI services exposure
  • Basic CI/CD workflows
  • Server Deployment
  • Cloud Debugging & Production Troubleshooting

Tools & Integrations

  • Git & GitHub
  • Stripe
  • Mpesa API
  • AWS Cognito
  • Firebase Authentication
  • SendGrid
  • Postman
  • Figma

Soft Skills / Professional Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Team Leadership
  • Objective-Oriented Execution
  • Adaptive Learning
  • Product Thinking
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Technical Communication

Projects I've Built

From AI health companions to financial intelligence apps β€” each project a chapter in solving real problems.

Wazi Route β€” vehicle-aware route planner
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Personal Project Still in Development

Wazi Route

A mobile-friendly web application that helps drivers choose routes based on their vehicle, driving preferences and available road-condition information, not just the shortest distance or estimated travel time.

Elixir Phoenix Leaflet.js OpenStreetMap Tailwind CSS
Enabled Loan and Insurance Tracker dashboard
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Enabled Mashariki

Loan & Insurance Tracker

Loan and vehicle insurance management platform built for Enabled Mashariki to track contributions, repayment progress, due dates, policy renewals, and expiring cover.

React Next.js MongoDB FastAPI
Mali App β€” AI financial intelligence app
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Personal Project

Mali Mobile App

AI-powered Kenyan financial intelligence app that tracks fuel, food, and forex in real time, then explains what it means for your daily wallet and business decisions.

React Native Fast API Azure Langchain
Mali Website β€” AI financial intelligence website
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Personal Project

Mali Website

Landing site for an AI-powered Kenyan financial intelligence app that translates economic events into actionable daily insights.

React Vercel
Neurobee AI-powered neurodevelopmental screening tool
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Vitafluence.ai

Neurobee

Gamified AI screening and early-detection tool using multimodal digital biomarkers to support clinicians assessing neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders in children.

React Native Django Scikit-learn OpenCV
Xaidi β€” AI health companion app
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Vitafluence.ai

Xaidi

Comprehensive AI health companion for the neurodivergent community β€” live on Play Store & App Store.

React Native Django LangChain AWS
MIS School β€” educational management platform
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Collaborative

MIS School

Smart LMS for streamlined learning, progress tracking, and school operations.

Next.js Node.js MongoDB
Email Assistant β€” desktop AI email tool
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Personal Project

Email Assistant

Desktop app that scans incoming emails, extracts action points, prioritises tasks, and slashes manual review time.

Electron.js Django LangChain

The Journey So Far

Not just a rΓ©sumΓ© β€” a narrative of curiosity, grit, and continuous growth from Nairobi to Paris and beyond.

Sep 2026 β€” Nov 2026 Nairobi, Kenya
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Developed at Value Chain Factory

Software Engineer

Enhanced Imara, an agricultural operations platform, across backend, database, and frontend workflows.

Access controlNursery operationsInventoryProduct UX
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  • Redesigned batch management for site assignments, phases, bed allocation, and seedbed tracking.
  • Built extensible inventory workflows and shareable tree sponsorship certificates.
  • Improved dashboards, onboarding, notifications, interfaces, automated tests, and reliability.
June 2026 β€” Present Nairobi, Kenya
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Charting My Own Path

Freelance Software Engineer

Building scalable, end-to-end products for education, finance, and healthcare clients.

Learning platformsFintechStripeProduct delivery
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  • Built MIS School for lesson delivery, assessment, progress tracking, and administration.
  • Developed loan-performance dashboards and management tools for Enabled Mashariki.
  • Architected a specialised medical LMS with payments, courses, and learner progress tracking.
Aug 2024 β€” May 2026 Nairobi, Kenya
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The Full-Time Leap

Software Engineer Β· Vitafluence.ai

Shipped AI-powered products, machine-learning tools, and resilient cloud solutions.

AI agentsMachine learningCloud reliabilityMobile apps
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  • Developed Lakesai AI agents with Python, Django, and LangChain.
  • Built Neurobee data tooling and trained a gaze-tracking model with OpenCV and Random Forest.
  • Maintained service continuity during a GCP outage and deployed scalable Python and React Native apps.
Apr 2025 Nairobi, Kenya
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AI Campus Certificate

Certificate of Achievement Β· AI Campus β€” The Learning Platform for Artificial Intelligence

Deepened applied AI and machine-learning knowledge for production engineering.

Artificial intelligenceMachine learning
Aug–Oct 2024 Nairobi, Kenya
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Africa to Silicon Valley

Certificate of Recognition Β· A2SV (Africa to Silicon Valley)

Strengthened problem-solving skills in a program connecting African talent to global opportunities.

Problem solvingEngineering community
May–Jul 2024 Frankfurt, Germany
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The Internship That Took Me to Europe

Software Engineer Intern Β· Vitafluence.ai

Built and launched AI products end-to-end, from mobile apps to production infrastructure.

Xaidi launchAI agentsReact NativeVivaTech 2024
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  • Built a Lakesai teaching assistant and Notion-style AI note-taking experience.
  • Shipped Xaidi across React Native, Django, Node.js, AI models, AWS, Google Play, and TestFlight.
  • Represented Vitafluence.ai at VivaTech in Paris, showcasing Xaidi and emotion-recognition models.
May 2020 β€” Aug 2024 Nairobi, Kenya
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The Degree

B.Sc. Applied Computer Technology Β· USIU-Africa

Graduated Cum Laude, building a strong foundation in software systems and engineering.

Cum Laude3.621 GPASoftware engineering
Oct 2020 β€” Apr 2024 Nairobi, Kenya
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The First Real Shift

Software Engineer (Part-Time) Β· iZola LTD

Built accessible research and therapeutic tools alongside university for four years.

NeurobeeAccessibilityAI chatbotAngular
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  • Added English/Swahili support and audio capture to the Izuri research app.
  • Built and maintained Neurobee, supporting early diagnosis of selective mutism and autism spectrum disorder.
  • Developed therapeutic platform workflows, AI support, and an admin dashboard for sessions and revenue.
Aug 2019 β€” Jan 2020 Nairobi, Kenya
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The Spark

Certificate of Excellence in Web Development Β· Moringa School

An intensive web-development bootcamp that launched my software engineering journey.

Web developmentCertificate of Excellence
Apr–Jun 2019 Kalungu, Zambia
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The Mission

Certificate of Attendance, Discipleship Mission Training Β· Foundation for Cross-Cultural Education

A formative cross-cultural mission experience that shaped my values and worldview.

Cross-cultural learningMission training
Jan–Apr 2019 Nairobi, Kenya
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The Foundation

Certificate of Participation in ICT Competence Β· Daystar University

Built the practical ICT foundation that started my technical career.

ICT fundamentalsTechnical foundation
Services

What I Can Build For You

I design and deliver intelligent digital products that are scalable, user-focused, and built to solve real business problems.

“

This was one of the best parts of being a coder, and an artist:
the thrill of being in the middle of creating something delightful.
It’s like the anticipation of eating freshly baked bread after its aroma fills the room.

β€” Dr. Joy Buolamwini, Unmasking AI Let's build intelligent systems together
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I'd Love To Hear From You

Let's build something Great together.

Whether you have a project idea, want to collaborate, or just want to connect - my inbox is always open.