QA Automation Leader & AI-powered solutions builder — 6+ years driving quality through Cypress, CI/CD & DevSecOps, with hands-on experience integrating AI/LLM APIs into real-world products. Based in Nairobi, Kenya.
I provide comprehensive software development and consulting services tailored to meet your specific business needs.
I design and build AI-powered features using OpenAI, LangChain, and vector databases — from intelligent search and chatbots to automated QA defect classification and smart reporting.
I design and implement end-to-end test automation frameworks from scratch — achieving 85%+ regression coverage and cutting release cycles from weeks to days.
I embed automated QA gates directly into your GitLab or GitHub CI/CD pipeline so every push is validated before it ever reaches production.
Before your app meets real users at scale, I stress-test it with JMeter and K6 to find and fix bottlenecks that would otherwise cause outages under load.
I shift security left — integrating SAST, DAST, and dependency scans into the pipeline so vulnerabilities are caught in development, not production.
Using Laravel/PHP, I build clean RESTful APIs with TDD from day one — including M-Pesa, Flutterwave, and third-party integrations common to East African products.
End-to-end web applications built on Laravel + Vue.js / Blade, with quality baked in at every layer — not bolted on at the end.
I audit your current quality posture and deliver a concrete, prioritised QA roadmap — from test strategy documents to TestRail suite structures your team can execute immediately.
I train and mentor QA engineers and developers on automation, TDD, and best practices — drawing on experience supervising industrial attachment students at Mobidev Kenya.
Here are some of the recent projects I've worked on. Each project represents my commitment to quality and client satisfaction.
At this digital innovation firm, I automated 85% of regression tests using Cypress, integrated QA into GitLab CI/CD reducing release cycles from 2 weeks to 5 days, and reduced defect leakage to production by 35%.
Led QA for travel-tech features including booking integrations, geolocation for park monitoring, and AI-driven sustainability metrics. Validated AI model outputs for eco-scoring, ensuring data accuracy and preventing hallucinations in public-facing sustainability reports.
Developed the Citizen Engagement Platform for the African Union's development agency, facilitating large-scale user interaction and policy discussions. Created a multi-language platform reaching over 100,000 users across Africa.
Led the development and deployment of a secure campaign draw platform for this leading financial institution, managing promotional campaigns and securely deploying applications via VPN while adhering to strict security standards.
A travel/mobility platform built independently on Laravel, featuring an AI-powered vehicle recommendation engine that matches users to vehicles based on trip type, group size, and terrain — integrating OpenAI API for natural language search queries.
A family community platform with AI-powered features: an LLM-based expense categorisation assistant that auto-tags transactions, smart event suggestions from activity patterns, and a natural language search over family records — built on Laravel with OpenAI API.
Led team in CI/CD implementation for this digital equipment leasing platform in Ethiopia, overseeing testing, deployment, and code reviews. Simplified the equipment leasing process with financial management tools, achieving 30% faster deployment times.
Built features for QR code management, performed platform maintenance, provided analytics, and delivered customer support for this comprehensive online platform serving over 7,000 customers with robust solutions and detailed analytics.
Developed and optimized backend systems to support cross-border transactions for this digital financial services platform, integrated various payment gateways and mobile money networks, and maintained bank-grade security standards across financial services.
Provide technical support and guidance for CIDO's technology initiatives, an NGO focused on development initiatives in South Sudan. Spearheaded the development of an online presence, improving community engagement and project visibility.
Developed a professional portfolio website for this security firm focused on "Securing Truth, Protecting Futures." Created a platform showcasing their services including General Investigations, Fraud Investigations, and Anti-counterfeit Investigations, with a focus on delivering thorough and discreet solutions for evolving security challenges.
HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Java & Android Development
"Howard's expertise in QA automation helped us deliver a high-quality platform that exceeded our users' expectations. His technical insights were crucial to our project's success — release confidence went up immediately."
"Howard's attention to detail and commitment to quality code made him stand out from every developer we've worked with. Highly recommended."
"Working with Howard was a game-changer for our startup. He built a robust system and provided valuable insights that shaped our entire product strategy."
"Howard delivered on time and exceeded every expectation. His technical expertise and calm problem-solving under pressure were invaluable to our business launch."
Have a project in mind or need consulting services? I'd love to hear from you. Let's discuss how I can help your business succeed.