Braico Mwangi
@braico_mwangi
Software engineer specializing in Python development, Automation, OSINT and data extraction.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated software engineer with a strong focus on building and deploying innovative solutions. At Brave Search, I developed API endpoints that leverage large language models for feature and data extraction, significantly enhancing the search experience. My work included improving the relevance and accuracy of search results and localizing the interface into Swahili, which demonstrates my commitment to inclusivity and user experience.
Previously, I served as a software developer at E-kraal Innovation Hub, where I designed an open-source intelligence tool that utilized browser automation and AI for profiling. I led a team of five developers to successfully launch this tool and an avatar management software, which increased marketing impact by 50%. My experience also includes mentoring junior developers and conducting training sessions, showcasing my passion for knowledge sharing and team development.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Designed and deployed API endpoints powered by LLMs to extract features and structured data, improving data retrieval speed and accuracy.
Built a data ingestion pipeline to scrape, process, and merge schemas for POI, enhancing data integration and search coverage.
Localized the Search interface into Swahili, expanding accessibility and user reach to over 200 million Swahili-speaking audiences.
Developed an OSINT tool using browser automation, data mining and NLP to automate digital footprint analysis, reducing investigation time by 40% for research and intelligence use cases.
Automated an avatar management tool that manages multiple online personas. This increased outreach effectiveness by 50%.
Built a database of 100,000+ profiles by scraping Facebook, Tinder and Twitter Kenyan users.
Systems Developer
Nature Surf Systems
Jan 2015 - May 2015 (4 months)
Modernized 2 legacy information management systems and refined end-user documentation.
Installed, configured and maintained IT equipment and software, ensuring optimal performance and reducing
downtime by 40%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kenya Methodist University
Bachelor of Business Information Technology, Business Information Technology
2012 - 2014
Completed a comprehensive 3-year study program focusing on Business Information Technology. Gained foundational knowledge and practical skills in IT applications within a business context.
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Software and tools used professionally
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