Job Karani
@jobkarani
I am a Web Developer specializing in Python, JavaScript, and scalable climate-focused solutions.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
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.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Djangonaut
Djangonaut Space
Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Contributed to Django Core and third-party packages, improving framework features and collaborating with a global open-source community.
TECA Regen Wave Fellow
Africa Blue Wave / TECA
Mar 2024 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Selected for a fellowship investing in local innovators; collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to refine climate-resilience ventures and enable startup launches.
CTO and Co-Founder
Africa Renewables Katalyst
Feb 2024 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Directed technical strategy and product development to address climate change challenges, architecting scalable systems aligned with corporate and environmental objectives.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Moringa School
Software Engineering (Full Stack Developer), Software Engineering
2021 - 2022
Completed a Software Engineering (Full Stack Developer) program from July 2021 to February 2022.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Diploma in Information Technology, Information Technology
2019 - 2021
Completed a Diploma in Information Technology from January 2019 to April 2021.
Baricho Boys High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Secondary Education
2012 - 2015
Grade: B+ (72 Points)
Completed secondary education and earned the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a B+ (72 Points) between 2012 and 2015.
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