Simon Muthungu
Backend & AI Engineer
Currently in my fourth year of Computer Science at Maseno University, I work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, backend engineering, and long-arc thinking. My interests reach into neuroscience, psychology, and the shifting architecture of human progress — from the agrarian age to the intelligence frontier.
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About Me
I approach technology not as a tool, but as a lever — one capable of moving ideas, systems, and culture. My work is grounded in the quiet conviction that AI holds a key to the next step in the curve — not by replacing us, but by revealing more of what’s possible in us.
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Sophisticated technology is indistinguishable from magic.
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Driven to accelerate progress through AI and advanced technologies.
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Fascinated by neuroscience, psychology, and the architecture of human belief.
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Adept at merging systems thinking with entrepreneurial intuition.
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Skilled in crafting copy that resonates and drives action.
Professional Experience
Backend & Django Developer
2025–PresentAt homedispo, a U.S.-based real estate startup, I am in charge of crafting scalable backend systems that redefine real estate workflows. Collaborating with a dynamic team, my role spans development, quality assurance, and project management, honing my ability to balance technical precision with operational excellence. This experience has instilled a disciplined approach to delivering solutions that endure and scale.
AI/ML Lead
2024/25Leading AI/ML initiatives, I foster a collaborative space where students transform complex ideas into practical innovations. This role shapes conversations and projects that push the boundaries of student-driven AI, blending technical rigor with creative exploration.
AI/ML Lead
2024/25As AI/ML Lead for Enactus Club, I drive projects that merge technology with social impact, mentoring teams to create sustainable, AI-driven solutions. My work promotes innovation that addresses community challenges with precision and purpose.
Selected Projects
I build systems that don’t just work — they serve. From housing to academic resilience, each project reflects a deep commitment to community. This approach earned recognition at Deep Learning Indaba 2024 in Dakar, Senegal, for its blend of AI and human impact.
HouseHub
Student Housing Intelligence Platform
Led the development of a mobile-first platform that transforms how Maseno students find off-campus housing. Built with robust backend architecture, HouseHub isn't just a tool—it's infrastructure, streamlining a critical aspect of student life.
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Nexus
AI-Personalized Learning for Actuarial Science Students
Helped develop a backend recommendation engine that empowers learners with tailored revision schedules and peer matching. Nexus reduces friction between ambition and achievement, driving academic momentum through intelligent design.
Proacted
Early-Warning System for Academic Success
Spearheaded the ML design for a platform that analyzes behavioral and academic data to identify at-risk students. By integrating predictive insights into administrative workflows, Proacted enables timely interventions, prioritizing impact over mere data.
Proacted Research — Indaba Conference
Publication & Recognition
Presented at Deep Learning Indaba 2024 in Dakar, Senegal, earning third place and international recognition. Our research on AI-driven academic support balanced technical precision with human-centric impact, judged for its clarity of vision.
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Deep Learning Indaba Conference
Featured at Dakar, Senegal (2024), placed third with research on AI-driven academic support.
Currently I am part of the organising team at IndabaX Kenya happening in June 2025 at Maseno University
Competition Wins
- PDC Competition Top Overall Team at Egerton University, 2024 - Nexus
- KAPS Hackathon Winners - AI for Education Category, 2024 - PROACTED
- 2025 Mucisa Hackathon Lead Organiser
- WRRIC Kisii Hackathon Overall Winners 2025 - Enactus
Research Interests
Entrepreneurship
My entrepreneurial spirit drives me to build solutions that create lasting value. From leading amazing teams to launching platforms that serve thousands, I approach every project with a visionary mindset—identifying challenges, crafting innovative solutions, and executing with precision.
I have a passion for writing copy as well, ensuring every idea lands with clarity and purpose. Whether branding a product or driving adoption, I craft messaging that moves people and fuels momentum.
Vision
To pioneer Deep-Tech driven platforms that empower communities and redefine progress with elegance and impact.
Skills & Technologies
AI/ML
Backend
Databases
Frontend
Copywriting
Memories & Wins I'm Never Forgetting
Nexus Victory - PDC Competition 2024
Top overall team win at Egerton University's PDC Competition for Nexus, an AI-personalized learning platform. A moment of pride etched forever.
Announcement Video 📹
Team Celebration
Magazine Feature
Proacted Triumph - KAPS Hackathon 2024
Secured the AI for Education category at KAPS Hackathon with our early-warning system, celebrated in a student magazine.
Celebration Video 📹
Team Celebration
Magazine Feature
Enactus Glory - WRRIC Kisii Hackathon 2025
Overall victory at WRRIC Kisii Hackathon with Enactus, a testament to teamwork and impact, immortalized in print.
Victory Video 📹
Team Victory
Magazine Post
Contact & Connect
henrymsechu1@gmail.com
Phone
+254758958016
Location
Kisumu, Kenya