Komu Wairagu

Komu Wairagu has a wealth of work experience, beginning with their current role as Senior Engineer at Tyk in 2021. Prior to this, they were a Senior Software Engineer and Software Engineer at JUMO.WORLD from 2015 to 2021. From 2013 to 2015, they were a Software Developer at Wezatele ltd, where they improved the database query time for a clients eCommerce software application by 24%, implemented an SMS ordering solution for a large FMCG distributor, and optimized in-house unit tests thereby decreasing their run time by 16%. From 2012 to 2013, they were an Experience Officer at http://myNGOcareer.com, where they programmed the website’s UI and back-end, and kept engaging clients in order to improve their experience. Additionally, they were a Freelance Web Developer at Esan & Associates from 2012 to 2013, where they designed the firm’s website, programmed the website’s user interface and the back-end, and optimized the website for search engines.

Komu Wairagu attended the University of Nairobi from 2007 to 2012, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. In 2009, they also obtained a Cert. in Web Design from Zetech College. In 2014, they began a Mandela Washington Fellowship in Business Administration and Management at Dartmouth College, which is still ongoing.