Bryan Itur
@bryanitur
Senior Software Engineer specializing in backend systems, scalable architecture, and automation.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience designing and delivering backend systems, microservices, and secure enterprise solutions for startups, enterprises, and government programs.
I have led technical teams, built CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and implemented resilient architectures using Java, PHP, Node.js, and containerized cloud platforms to improve performance and reliability.
My work includes building fund management platforms, payment middleware, and large-scale citizen services, where I focused on security, scalability, and measurable operational improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
QA Engineer
VideonLabs Inc
Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Built and maintained automated test frameworks for web, mobile, and APIs, reducing manual testing time by 73% and integrating continuous testing into CI/CD pipelines to improve release reliability.
Senior Software Engineer
Genghis Capital Limited
Oct 2024 - Jun 2025 (8 months)
Built a fund management platform with KYC/AML workflows and microservices-based payment APIs, achieving a 67% reduction in manual operations through automation.
Senior Software Engineer
EvolutionFinance Inc
Aug 2022 - Mar 2024 (1 year 7 months)
Designed and maintained scalable backend systems and RESTful APIs, implemented microservices and CI/CD pipelines, and performed performance tuning and security enhancements for enterprise applications.
Senior Software Engineer
Wasoko
Dec 2020 - Jan 2024 (3 years 1 month)
Architected backend solutions, automated workflows, and implemented monitoring and documentation practices while leading code reviews to improve security and maintainability.
Software Engineer
GA Insurance Limited
Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 (2 months)
Designed MPESA payment middleware integrating B2C, C2B and STK Push APIs into enterprise systems with OAuth2 security and real-time notifications in a containerized architecture.
Consulting Software Engineer
Innowadi Limited
Oct 2016 - Dec 2020 (4 years 2 months)
Led a technical team to design custom secure software solutions, conducted vulnerability assessments and code reviews, and improved delivery efficiency for client projects.
Backend Developer
Government of Kenya
Sep 2018 - Sep 2020 (2 years)
Contributed backend services for a citizen registration platform supporting a 500,000-unit housing program, implementing scalable registration, payment integrations, and dashboards.
Freelance Software Developer
Various Clients
Jan 2011 - Dec 2016 (5 years 11 months)
Developed secure web and mobile applications, optimized MySQL for high concurrency, and integrated payment services such as PayPal for subscription workflows.
Software Engineer
AutoXpress Limited
Aug 2016 - Oct 2016 (2 months)
Automated order validation, stock checks, and scheduling to significantly reduce order processing time through backend automation and integration.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Egerton University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2007 - 2011
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with coursework in programming, systems, and databases, preparing for backend and software engineering roles.
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