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Welcome

I am Joseph Ogutu.

I am a software engineer specializing in full-stack development and Artificial intelligence. My work focuses on building scalable, secure, and user-centric systems that solve real-world problems.

I bring deep expertise in Python, Django, and modern web architectures, with a growing focus on large language models (LLMs), natural language processing, and generative AI.

Committed to engineering excellence, I design systems that are performant, maintainable, and future-proof.

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Joseph Ogutu

Professional Experience

System & Knowledge Management

July 2025 – Present

Kenya Water Sanitation Civil Society Network | Nairobi, Kenya

  • Architected and develop an AI-powered SaaS platform using Python, Django, and LLMs.
  • Managed KEWASNET System, delivered 3 major product releases ahead of schedule.
  • Integrated RAG systems for document Q&A, improving customer response time by 60%.

Web Developer - Contract

Dec 2024 – May 2025

ACCRAKH Institute | Nairobi, Kenya

  • Built internal financial reconciliation tool with Python, pandas, and Celery – reduced manual effort by 40%.
  • Designed RESTful APIs with Django REST Framework for internal teams.
  • Optimized PostgreSQL queries, cutting report generation time from 5min to 15sec.

Project Course Work

College Management System | Nairobi, Kenya

  • Redesigned college website using HTML, CSS, Bootstrap – improved mobile UX by 70%.
  • Implemented contact form with MySQL – captured 500+ student inquiries in 3 months.

Education

Machine Learning Certification

Columbia UniversityOnline

  • Relevant Coursework: Algorithms, Databases, Web Development, Machine Learning.
  • Capstone Project: "AI-Powered Student Performance Predictor" – built with Python, scikit-learn, Django.

Software Engineering

Bell College | Nairobi, Kenya

  • Learned how to design, develop, test, and maintain reliable, efficient, and scalable software systems using engineering principles and modern tools.

Featured Projects

Expense Management Application

Expense Management Application

Crafted AI powered comprehensive full-stack expense management application. facilitating effortless expense tracking & management.

Python Django Chart.js Open API
Job Scrapper Tool

Job Scrapper Tool

A Django-based job scraping application that extracts job listings from Indeed, LinkedIn, and Glassdoor, stores them in a PostgreSQL database.

Python Django BeautifulSoup Selenium
Reconciliation Tool

Reconciliation Tool

A Django-based web application for comparing transaction data between an internal system export and a payment processor's statement.

Python Django Chart.js Bootstrap5
ACCRAKH Institute Website

ACCRAKH Institute Website

A Nairobi-based training and capacity-building organization. The site showcases programs, events, and institutional information.

PHP MySQL JavaScript CSS3
AI Sales Agent Assistant

AI Sales Agent

A secure, Django-based automation platform designed for B2B sales, tailored for small and medium businesses (SMBs).

Python LangChain OpenAI API Scikit-learn
College Management System

College Management System

This system serves as a comprehensive platform for administrators, staff, and students, facilitating efficient communication and management of academic activities.

Python Django WebSockets Ajax

Technical Expertise

python

Python

django

Django

html

HTML5

css

CSS3

JavaScript

JavaScript

Git

Git

MySQL

MySQL

postgresql

PostgreSQL

php

PHP

Tailwind

Tailwind

Hugging face

Hugging Face

grafana

Grafana

Promethues

Prometheus

Docker

Docker

Kubernetes

Kubernetes

RabbitMQ

RabbitMQ

LangChain

LangChain

weight & Biases

Weight & Biases

Colab

Google Colab

anaconda logo

Anaconda

aws

AWS

Get to Know Me

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Joseph delivered an exceptional AI-powered expense tracking system that exceeded our expectations. His expertise in Django and attention to detail made the entire process smooth and efficient. Highly recommend!

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Paul Odhiambo

CEO, RUMI Technologies

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Working with Joseph was a game-changer for our organization. He built a robust reconciliation tool that saved us countless hours. His technical skills and professionalism are outstanding.

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David Mwangi

Director, ACCRAKH Institute

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Joseph's expertise in full-stack development and AI integration is remarkable. He delivered our college management system on time and with excellent quality. A true professional who understands both technology and business needs.

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Peter Njoroge

IT Manager, Bell College

★★★★★

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I see ideas in motion. I build systems in harmony. This sphere is how I understand innovation: limitless and alive always shifting, never confined.