About Ndegwa

About Ndegwa

Brian Ndegwa is an experienced IT professional with a background in system development, network administration, and artificial intelligence. As a Software Engineer at Felsoft Systems Limited, he contributed to developing systems for the East African Community. He also works as a Full Stack Engineer at WEMA: Work Experience and Mentorship Academy, focusing on creating educational and mentorship platforms.

Brian has a strong record in hackathons and competitions. His team emerged as Overall Winners in the National Research Fund Kenya Hackathon, and he was a Finalist in the East Africa Intervarsity CTF Competition. Brian also achieved 3rd place in the Nairobi Tech Week Sub-Saharan Africa Hackathon at Strathmore University.

One of Brian's notable projects, RONA, a virtual assistant designed to combat misinformation, was recognized by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) as one of the Top 50 Innovations in Africa in the UNDP Africa Innovates Magazine 2020 edition read more here. This recognition brought national attention to his work.

In his role as an IBM Campus Ambassador, Brian launched the IBM Innovation Club, bridging the gap between academics and industry skills. He has built software solutions like EcoYield.AI, a tool for optimizing crop choices based on local conditions. At Nyena Sacco, he digitized records and improved internal processes. Brian enjoys solving problems through technology and mentoring others to build practical skills.

Formal Education

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

2018 • Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, majoring in Project Management and Systems Development

EC Council

2024 • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacking)

CISCO Academy

2018 • 2019 • CCNA1 and CCNA2 (Cisco Certified Network Associate)

IBM Skills Academy

2018 • 2019 • Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Analysis (Mastery Award)

Emobilis Mobile Technology Training Institute

2017 • 2018 • Web and Mobile App Development (HTML, CSS, JS, Python, JAVA)

Work Experience

  1. Software Engineering ConsultantCurrent

    AfriLabs · Contract · Remote

    • Contracted as part of a team responsible for building an AI Bias Reduction and Inclusivity Data Generation Engine (AI-BRIDGE) with a focus on African Languages.

  2. Lead Software EngineerCurrent

    Akili Health Alliance (Minaki Project) · Side Project · Nairobi, Kenya · 8,000+ users monthly

    • Architected and now operate a full microservices platform (NestJS + FastAPI + PostgreSQL + Azure) that automates AI-guided mental-health assessments, gamified recovery modules, and personalized therapy workflows for thousands of users.
    • Led a cross-functional team (engineers, designers, clinical advisors) building automated systems for scheduling, progress tracking, behavioral analytics, and relapse-prevention alerts — saving founders and clinicians hours of manual coordination daily.
    • Championed responsible-AI practices with human-review loops and fairness evaluation.
    • 2026: Deployed the Minaki AI Assistant on WhatsApp and added a self-exclusion pipeline where users struggling with gambling addiction can permanently ban their accounts.

    Impact: The MINAKI platform has become a flagship digital therapy ecosystem for accessible, stigma-free, and AI-supported mental wellness in Africa — combining behavioral science, AI innovation, and compassionate design.

  3. Software Engineer

    Felsoft Systems Limited · Nairobi, Kenya

    • Contributed to developing systems for the East African Community.

  4. Full Stack Engineer

    WEMA — Work Experience and Mentorship Academy · Remote

    • Developed educational and mentorship platforms.

  5. IT Consultant

    Nyena Sacco · Nyeri, Kenya

    • Led digital transformation, achieving 90% paperless transactions.

  6. Lead IT Associate

    Nyena Sacco · Nyeri, Kenya

    • Recruited a team of 10 and set up a secure office network.

  7. Campus Ambassador

    IBM · Kenya

    • Launched the IBM Innovation Club, impacting over 200 students.

  8. IT Specialist

    Club Luxurious Ibiza · Nairobi, Kenya

    • Optimized club operations with a management system.

  9. Promoter

    Club Luxurious Ibiza · Nairobi, Kenya

    • Sourced and coordinated performances for various artists.