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Job Karani

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I am a Web Developer specializing in Python, JavaScript, and scalable climate-focused solutions.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking senior engineering or technical leadership roles at climate-focused startups where I can lead cross-functional teams to build scalable, accessible web platforms and drive product impact.

I am a dynamic web developer and technical leader with deep expertise in Python (Django/Flask), JavaScript/TypeScript (Angular), and Java. I focus on building scalable, accessible, high-performance web applications that solve real-world problems.

As a CTO and co-founder in climate-focused ventures, I have directed technical strategy, architected scalable systems, and led cross-functional teams to align product outcomes with organizational vision. I drive timely delivery while emphasizing usability and performance.

I contribute to open-source projects, including work on Django core and third-party packages, and I collaborate with global communities to improve frameworks and developer experience. I was also selected for a fellowship supporting local innovators, where I refined science-oriented ideas for climate resilience.

I bring hands-on experience across frontend, backend, cloud, and QA disciplines and thrive in fast-paced environments that prioritize sustainability and continuous improvement. I seek opportunities to lead engineering efforts and deliver user-centric climate solutions that scale.

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Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Djangonaut

Current

Djangonaut Space

Feb 2025 - Present (9 months)

Contributed to Django Core and third-party packages, improving framework features and collaborating with a global open-source community.

Python Django Open Source Git Code Review Collaboration Package Maintenance

Current

TECA Regen Wave Fellow

Current

Africa Blue Wave / TECA

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Selected for a fellowship investing in local innovators; collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to refine climate-resilience ventures and enable startup launches.

Strategic Planning Stakeholder Engagement Program Management

Current

CTO and Co-Founder

Current

Africa Renewables Katalyst

Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Directed technical strategy and product development to address climate change challenges, architecting scalable systems aligned with corporate and environmental objectives.

Technical Strategy Python Django

Entrepreneur in Residence

Jacob's Ladder Africa

Feb 2023 - Apr 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Participated in the GreenLabs Startup Accelerator to transform environmental advocacy into viable business ventures and developed leadership and entrepreneurial capabilities.

Leadership Strategic Planning Stakeholder Management Sustainability

CTO and Co-Founder

Rafiki Carbon

Feb 2023 - Mar 2024 (1 year 1 month)

Developed software solutions to reduce climate impact and guided technical teams through knowledge transfer and core operations during a transition to Ark.

Software Architecture Python Django Team Leadership

Angular Developer Intern

Italanta

Feb 2023 - Apr 2023 (2 months)

Built features for an open-source chatbot editor using Monorepos and Nx/Angular best practices, applying Atomic design patterns to improve product functionality.

Angular TypeScript JavaScript Git

Dev/QA Intern

Pi Consulting Services Ltd

Jun 2022 - Oct 2022 (4 months)

Developed web applications using C# and ASP.NET and executed performance, end-to-end, functional, integration, and regression testing across platforms and APIs.

C#ASP.NET QA Testing API Testing