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Philip Mutua

@philipmutua

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AI Systems & Full-Stack Engineer | 8+ Years Experience

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth opportunities in a dynamic tech environment.

I am a Senior Software Engineer specializing in AI systems and distributed full-stack platforms, with 8+ years of experience building production software across fintech, government, healthcare, and enterprise environments. My work focuses on designing and delivering scalable systems that combine modern frontend engineering, backend APIs, and applied AI capabilities such as LLM-based systems, RAG pipelines, and AI agents. At Equity Bank Limited, I work primarily on frontend systems within a large-scale banking platform serving millions of users across multiple countries. I build scalable UI systems using Angular and modern frontend frameworks, modernize legacy applications, and contribute to engineering standards in a regulated enterprise environment. Alongside this, I contribute to internal AI initiatives by building early-stage LLM-powered proof-of-concept systems using tools such as Azure OpenAI and modern LLM frameworks. These systems explore automation, internal tooling, and enterprise AI workflows in controlled environments. Outside my current role, I design and build end-to-end systems including AI SaaS platforms and distributed architectures such as CareerCraft AI and Arifa — combining RAG pipelines, multi-service backend systems, and production deployment pipelines. Core strengths: • AI Systems (LLMs, RAG, AI Agents, Generative AI) • Backend Engineering (Python, FastAPI, Node.js, REST APIs, microservices) • Frontend Engineering (Angular, Vue.js, React, TypeScript) • Distributed Systems & System Design • Enterprise & Fintech Software Engineering I enjoy building systems where engineering rigor, scalability, and applied AI intersect in real-world, high-impact environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Developer

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Equity Bank Group

Dec 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Built scalable frontend systems in a regulated banking environment serving millions. Designed and modernized apps with Angular and Vue.js, improving architecture and maintainability, delivered mini-apps, and developed LLM proof-of-concepts using Azure OpenAI while enhancing code quality and engineering standards.

Angular Azure DevOps Large Language Models Unit Testing Integration Testing Vue.Js Azure AI Foundry TypeScript

Software Development Consultant

Asgard Technologies

May 2023 - Dec 2023 (7 months)

Delivered custom web solutions for business scaling and process automation. Provided technical consulting on architecture and implementation. Mentored teams on modern software development best practices.

Web Development Technical Consulting Architecture Process Automation Mentoring

Senior Full Stack Engineer

iTalanta

Apr 2022 - Apr 2023 (1 year)

Developed the Syndic4You SaaS platform, serving over 500,000 communities and 100,000 users. Built scalable backend services with Express.js, TypeScript, and Firebase Cloud Functions. Managed CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Docker on GCP, reducing deployment times by 60%.

TypeScript Cloud Functions GitHub Actions Docker GCP

Software Engineer

Nouveta

Jul 2019 - Apr 2022 (2 years 9 months)

Built the Parish Development Model MVP with Angular and Django REST Framework. Developed the Nairobi County Government Local Business License platform, deployed on Azure Cloud with Docker. Implemented the OSHA platform backend with JWT-based security and deployment on Azure.

Angular Django REST Framework Azure Cloud Docker JWT Backend Development

Back End Engineer

Xelpha Health

Feb 2018 - Jun 2019 (1 year 4 months)

Redesigned the backend for a healthcare platform using Django REST Framework. Implemented secure JWT authentication and role-based access control. Developed CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Docker, improving system performance by 40% and reducing bugs by 80%.

Django REST Framework JWT Role Based Access Control CI CD GitHub Actions Docker

Systems Developer

Action Africa Help International

Nov 2017 - Feb 2018 (3 months)

Customized Odoo ERP modules for logistics and asset tracking. Implemented vehicle tracking and inventory workflows using Python.

Odoo Python Logistics Inventory Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kabarak University

Bachelor of Science (BSc), Business Management & Information Technology

Pursued a Bachelor of Science degree focusing on Business Management and Information Technology. Developed a strong foundation in both business principles and technological applications.

Moringa School

Full Stack Development Program, Web Development

Completed comprehensive full stack training specializing in Ruby on Rails and JavaScript frameworks. Gained practical skills in building web applications from front to back end.