Open to opportunities

Michael Gikaru

@michaelgikaru

Message

I build web, mobile, and backend systems, from Android platforms to cloud integrations and developer automation.

Kenya

Message

What I'm looking for

I'm looking to build AI-powered solutions, automation, developer tooling, cloud systems, and distributed platforms where I can solve practical business challenges and share technical knowledge.

I've built mobile, backend, and real-time communication systems for products including Twaa Social Network, Mjirani, and Uchat Communicator. My work includes Android architecture, OAuth integrations, WebRTC, Socket.IO, offline synchronization, graph-based recommendation concepts, and API integrations.

At Woven, I evaluate engineering solutions across frontend, backend, cloud, and systems disciplines, reviewing architecture, SQL, requirements interpretation, troubleshooting, and technical communication. Previously, I contributed Scala, Play Framework, Akka, React, Node.js, ETL, CI/CD, and automation work across distributed teams at Recordbay GmbH, Adalabs, Kamusi Project International, and Uchat Inc.

I'm especially interested in AI-powered solutions, automation, developer tooling, system design, distributed systems, and knowledge sharing.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Software Assessment Evaluator

Current

Woven

Oct 2020 - Present (5 years 11 months)

Evaluated technical capabilities of software engineers across frontend, backend, cloud, and systems engineering disciplines, producing structured feedback and recommendations.