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Braico Mwangi

@braico_mwangi

Software engineer specializing in Python development, Automation, OSINT and data extraction.

Kenya
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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role that fosters innovation and collaboration, with opportunities for growth.

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

Brave Software logoBS

Software Engineer (Search)

Jul 2023 - Jul 2025 (2 years)

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.

E-kraal Innovation Hub logoEH

Software Developer

May 2015 - Feb 2023 (7 years 9 months)

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.

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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

KU

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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