Joseph Wathome
@josephwathome
Data engineer and backend systems specialist building scalable, secure data platforms.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a data engineer and backend systems specialist with over three years of experience designing scalable data pipelines, event-driven architectures, and production-grade data platforms. I focus on building reliable real-time ingestion systems and secure API-driven data services.
My work includes designing core data architectures for AI-driven SaaS, modeling and optimizing PostgreSQL databases for analytics and operational workloads, and implementing high-throughput pipelines with Kafka and Redis. I have built Python-based services, Docker deployments, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliability and scalability.
As a founder and data systems architect, I design end-to-end media and generation pipelines, manage cloud storage and metadata lifecycles, and implement monitoring, logging, and secure data handling practices to support high-impact platforms.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder & Data Systems Architect
ShedAI
Jul 2025 - Present (6 months)
Designed end-to-end pipelines for text, image, and audio generation, built real-time monitoring and logging using WebSockets and structured event streams, and managed cloud storage and metadata for large-scale media workflows.
Data Engineer
Vector Database Cloud
Oct 2025 - Nov 2025 (1 month)
Implemented vector database ingestion and retrieval pipelines and automated document processing systems, improving operational efficiency from 60% to 80% while enforcing strict data security for financial datasets.
Lead Data and Backend Engineer
Gre8 Intelligence
Jun 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 2 months)
Designed and owned core data architecture for AI-driven SaaS, built high-throughput event-driven pipelines with Kafka and Redis, and optimized PostgreSQL schemas to support analytics and operational workloads.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
DTDedan Kimathi University of Technology
Bachelor of Education in Technology, Education in Technology
Bachelor of Education in Technology from Dedan Kimathi University of Technology with focus on technology and applied teaching skills.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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Skills
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