Brian KibetNairobi, Kenya
Building Technology That Turns Business Problems Into Practical Solutions.
I'm Brian Kibet — an ICT Manager, Digital Operations & Data Lead, software developer and technology builder focused on digital transformation, business applications, data intelligence and automation.
About
Technology, business, data and software — in one person.
Brian works at the intersection of Technology, Business, Data and Software — someone organisations call on to translate a business problem into a system, a dashboard, a pipeline or a product, and then keep it running.
I work at the intersection of technology, business, data and software — leading ICT operations while also designing and building the systems, applications and data pipelines that make a business run better.
More About My ExperienceWhat makes my approach different?
I don't approach technology simply as an IT implementation exercise. Instead, I focus on:
- Understanding the business problem before proposing a solution
- Designing practical solutions, not just technical ones
- Building or integrating the technology required
- Making data useful for decision-making
- Automating repetitive, error-prone processes
- Measuring results against real business outcomes
- Ensuring solutions can actually be maintained and used by the business
Experience
ICT Manager — Digital Operations & Data Lead
A career built across technology strategy, digital transformation, software development, data & analytics, business systems, infrastructure, IT operations and automation.
8+
years of technology experience
20+
digital projects delivered
2000+
users / business processes supported
Mar 2025 — Present
IT Manager & Data Lead
Kapa Oil Refineries Ltd. · Nairobi, Kenya
Spearhead local IT operations — infrastructure, applications, data platforms and user support — guiding technical teams responsible for software development, analytics and systems administration, while translating operational requirements from business and plant teams into practical technology solutions.
- Spearhead local IT operations, covering infrastructure, applications, data platforms, and user support services.
- Guide technical teams responsible for software development, analytics, and systems administration, ensuring reliable service delivery.
- Oversee core IT infrastructure including servers, networks, security controls, end-user devices, and communications systems.
- Manage vendor relationships and service providers, and control IT expenditure through asset planning and life-cycle management.
Mar 2023 — Mar 2025
Senior Software Developer
Kapa Oil Refineries Ltd. · Nairobi, Kenya
Led development and enhancement of enterprise applications supporting operations, quality, HR, and production reporting, while introducing containerization and automated deployment practices.
- Led development and enhancement of enterprise applications supporting operations, quality, HR, and production reporting.
- Designed and maintained scalable backend systems using Python and Django, integrated with relational and NoSQL databases.
- Introduced containerization and automated deployment practices that improved system stability and change control.
- Supported reporting and analytics initiatives by integrating data from SAP HANA into secondary data platforms.
Jul 2020 — Mar 2023
Software Developer
Kapa Oil Refineries Ltd. · Nairobi, Kenya
Built and maintained internal web applications used across multiple departments for data capture, approvals, and reporting.
- Built and maintained internal web applications used across multiple departments for data capture, approvals, and reporting.
- Implemented a centralized helpdesk and knowledgebase platform, improving issue tracking and resolution consistency.
- Collaborated with infrastructure teams during system rollouts and upgrades.
What I Do
Six ways I help organisations turn technology into results.
Digital Transformation
Helping organisations modernise processes, systems and workflows through technology.
- Assessing current processes, systems and pain points
- Designing a practical technology roadmap tied to business goals
- Modernising legacy workflows without disrupting operations
- Guiding teams through adoption of new systems and ways of working
Software Development
Designing and building practical business applications, APIs, automation tools and digital platforms.
- Business applications tailored to real operational needs
- APIs and integrations connecting existing systems
- Internal tools that remove manual, repetitive work
- Web platforms built for maintainability, not just launch day
Data & Business Intelligence
Turning operational data into dashboards, insights, reporting and better decision-making.
- Dashboards and reporting built around the decisions they support
- Turning scattered spreadsheets and systems into a single source of truth
- Metrics and KPIs that reflect how the business actually operates
- Tools such as Apache Superset for accessible, shareable reporting
Data Engineering
Building data pipelines, integrations, databases and systems that make reliable information available to the business.
- ETL/ELT pipelines moving data reliably between systems
- Database design for performance, integrity and growth
- Integrations across enterprise systems (e.g. SAP, SQL Server, SAP HANA)
- Making data trustworthy before it becomes a dashboard or a decision
IT & Infrastructure
Enterprise infrastructure, databases, networking, security, cloud/on-premise systems and technology operations.
- Enterprise infrastructure planning and management
- Networking, firewalls and system security
- Cloud and on-premise environments, including virtualization (VMware)
- Day-to-day IT operations that keep a business running
Automation & AI
Identifying repetitive or inefficient processes and using software, automation and AI to improve productivity.
- Spotting manual, repetitive or error-prone processes worth automating
- Building automation using scripts, workflows and integrations
- Applying machine learning where it genuinely improves an outcome
- Measuring the productivity gain, not just shipping the automation
Products I've Built
Practical software solutions designed to solve real-world problems.
Apps I've Built
I also design and develop Android applications focused on solving practical user and business problems.
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Featured Projects
Software, data, automation, infrastructure, mobile and AI work.
Technology Stack
Tools I use to design, build and operate technology.
Programming
Frameworks
Data
Infrastructure
Enterprise & Integration
Data Science & Research
Demand forecasting in manufacturing.
I hold a Master's degree in Data Analytics from KCA University, with research focused on demand forecasting in manufacturing — using machine learning and ensemble methods to improve forecast accuracy for manufacturing businesses. It sits at the intersection of practical industry experience, statistical modelling, machine learning and manufacturing domain knowledge.
ENSEMBLE LEARNING MODEL FOR FORECASTING DEMAND IN THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
Master's Degree in Data Analytics — KCA University
Applying machine learning and ensemble methods to improve demand forecasting for manufacturing businesses, combining statistical modelling with real manufacturing domain knowledge.
Why Work With Me
Four principles behind every engagement.
Business First
Technology should solve a real business problem — every engagement starts there, not with the tooling.
Build Practical Solutions
I prefer solutions that can actually be deployed, maintained and adopted over impressive ones that can't.
Data Driven
Reliable data — not assumptions — should drive decisions and process improvements.
End-to-End Thinking
From infrastructure and software through to users, operations and business outcomes — the whole journey matters.
Have a problem worth solving? Let's build the solution.
Whether you are looking for technology leadership, software development, data solutions, automation, a digital product or technical consulting, get in touch.