About
Victor Mwenda
AI Strategy & Engineering Consultant
I help businesses design and build AI-powered tools, automations, and systems that create measurable impact. With 7+ years of engineering experience — from high-traffic platforms serving 20M+ users to climate-tech and fintech — I bring both strategic clarity and hands-on execution.
Experience
Professional background
Senior Software Engineer
AfriScout
Leading the development of digital tools that help East African pastoralists navigate climate challenges through sustainable grazing and land regeneration solutions.
- Developed GIS-powered mobile application for pastoralists
- Led full-stack development of AfriScout Regen MVP
- Developed RESTful APIs improving system integration and reducing integration time
- Optimized server infrastructure, ensured high availability and optimal performance
Software Engineer
CarePay
Engineered insurance and healthcare payment systems supporting thousands of customers across Kenya and the UAE through robust API integrations.
- Built scalable API infrastructure powering 10+ insurance features
- Collaborated with cross functional teams to meet requirements and enablE market expansion
- Optimized platform performance ensureing high availability
Android Terminals Engineer
SaltPay
Developed and optimized Android payment terminal applications across Europe, focusing on reliability and seamless transaction processing.
- Built high-performance payment apps for European merchants
- Enhanced user experience accelerating merchant onboarding
Software Engineer
Safaricom
Engineered and launched a dynamic USSD platform for mobile data purchases, processing over 20M daily subscriber requests and increasing revenue by 11%.
- Built massive-scale USSD platform for mobile data purchases
- Expanded service ecosystem, enabling third-party service purchases
- Built scalable API infrastructure for handling payments and subscriptions
Technical Lead
SmartCodes
Led a 10-person team in redesigning flagship products M-paper and AdFlow, transforming legacy systems into modern platforms.
- Led team of 10 developers
- Modernized legacy systems
- Built real-time advertising platform
- Established first local ad platform in Tanzania
Education
Background
B.Sc. in Computer Science
Kenyatta University
Building a strong foundation in algorithms, systems design, and software engineering principles.