Summary
Gidraph Danford is a pragmatic software engineer and co-founder with nine years of experience building full-stack, security-first solutions and leading integrations for startups and large enterprises from Nairobi. As Head of Integrations at Buniflow he has architected high-impact API connections—among them eTIMS-compliant invoicing with Kenya Revenue Authority and direct M-Pesa/PesaPal fintech integrations—while also shipping mobile and cloud systems for Safaricom and Nation Media Group. He combines deep React/React Native and Flutter front-end expertise with cloud-native backend architecture on GCP/AWS, a track record of optimizing legacy systems without invasive rewrites, and a knack for turning regulatory complexity into automated, auditable workflows. Beyond software he applies engineering rigor to renewable energy, network systems, and plant technology upgrades, reflecting a rare blend of product delivery and physical infrastructure experience. Known for clean, maintainable code and security-minded design, he moves fluidly between hands-on implementation and strategic technology consulting.
9 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
High School Diploma, Aeronautical Engineering & IT, B+, High School Diploma, Aeronautical Engineering & IT, B+ at Thika High School
Bachelor’s Degree, Information Technology, First Class With Honors, Bachelor’s Degree, Information Technology, First Class With Honors at Kirinyaga University
English, Swahili, French