BONIFACE MWEMA

Professional Summary

Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience building scalable, production-grade systems using Golang, Django, and FastAPI, plus production conversational AI systems — LLM orchestration, function calling, retrieval, and human-in-the-loop handoff — deployed on AWS for real clients.

Experienced in full-stack development with React and Next.js, delivering modern, responsive user interfaces integrated with robust backend systems. Proven track record of building and deploying real-world solutions for insurance, e-commerce, gaming, and SaaS platforms.

Focused on system design, performance optimization, and building reliable, scalable software used in real business environments.

Nairobi, Kenya

• • Builds, deploys, and operates production conversational AI systems for real clients — full-stack delivery covering LLM orchestration, tool-use, retrieval, and human-in-the-loop handoff, shipped on AWS for an insurance firm (AMACO) and an electrical/mechanical products supplier (Electric Link).
• • Designed and shipped Amani, a conversational insurance-quotation assistant (FastAPI + LLM) that turns free-text requests into structured, priced quotes across motor, fire, and IAR products for a licensed insurer.
• • Built an LLM function-calling pipeline that parses natural-language intent into JSON and routes it to a deterministic premium-calculation engine — guaranteeing accurate, auditable numbers.
• • Added stateful multi-turn memory (session-scoped, survives page reloads) plus human-in-the-loop handoff to a voice call router via Africa's Talking API.
• • Automated the full document flow: server-side PDF generation with brand-accurate rendering and automated email delivery to customers.
• • Designed and shipped Elia, a customer-facing AI assistant for Electric Link Pan Africa that answers product questions over a 193-product knowledge base (custom tokenized inverted-index retrieval) and captures sales leads (name/email → inquiry email to sales).
• • Built an analytics dashboard for live conversation monitoring and demand tracking.
• • Deployed and operated everything on AWS EC2 + nginx + systemd + PostgreSQL, including the customer-facing Next.js / TypeScript chat widgets.

Nairobi, Kenya

• • Designed and implemented high-performance game servers using Golang, handling real-time gameplay logic and RNG systems for 7+ games.
• • Built scalable microservices architecture using Go, PostgreSQL, Redis, and RabbitMQ.
• • Implemented WebSocket-based real-time communication systems for low-latency interactions.
• • Developed house edge and jackpot systems improving revenue tracking and payout consistency.
• • Optimized backend performance and database queries for production workloads.
• • Managed deployments using Nginx, Linux servers, and systemd.
• • Contributed to frontend development using Next.js for internal platforms.

• • Delivered production web platforms for clients across healthcare, e-commerce, consulting, travel, and enterprise sectors.
• • Built scalable frontend applications using Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS.
• • Developed backend systems using Golang, Django, FastAPI, and Node.js depending on project requirements.
• • Implemented features including payment integrations, authentication systems, and API-driven platforms.
• • Managed full project lifecycle: system design, development, deployment, and client delivery.
• • Translated business requirements into scalable, production-ready digital solutions.

• • Designed and developed a scalable debt collection and credit management platform.
• • Architected system supporting three models: Internal Collection (BPO model), SaaS multi-tenant system, and API-based sales ledger integration.
• • Built backend services using Golang, PostgreSQL, and REST/GraphQL APIs.
• • Implemented secure multi-tenant architecture ensuring data isolation.
• • Developed frontend dashboards using Next.js.
• • Designed API-first system for third-party integrations.

• • Built scalable backend systems using Golang and REST APIs.
• • Developed e-commerce backend improving system performance and scalability.
• • Built Readmasters book-sharing platform.
• • Developed HPV health management system for patient tracking.
• • Optimized database queries and improved response times.

• • Automated order processing workflows using Microsoft Power Automate.
• • Reduced manual workload and improved operational efficiency.
• • Integrated automation pipelines with SAP systems.
• • Developed scripts to streamline business operations and reduce human error.

• • Built frontend interfaces using React and Next.js.
• • Developed backend services using Django and GraphQL.
• • Improved system performance and scalability through database optimization.

• • Developed and maintained server-side functionalities using Golang and GraphQL.
• • Designed and optimized databases using PostgreSQL for efficient data storage and retrieval.
• • Collaborated with front-end developers to ensure seamless full-stack integration.
• • Implemented security measures to protect sensitive user data.

Nairobi

• • Developed and maintained front-end components of web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• • Collaborated with design teams to ensure seamless integration of front-end and back-end functionality.
• • Conducted network optimization to ensure optimal performance and reliability of web applications.
• • Identified and resolved front-end and network connectivity issues.

2020 — 2024 | Nairobi

2020 | Nairobi

2016 — 2019 | Kapsabet