Summary
Jeff Mboya is a software and mechatronics engineer with five years of hands-on experience building control systems, AI-enabled driver assistance, and product-scale instrumentation for process plants. Based in Nairobi, he has progressed from mechatronics internships and rocket propulsion testing to leading instrumentation, pilot plant optimization, and R&D functions at Octavia Carbon. He blends firmware, Python and MATLAB-based simulation skills with practical expertise in DCS and sensor calibration to deliver measurable efficiency and safety gains. Notable projects include automating inventory/logistics systems, developing an AI driver-safety product, and boosting a solid rocket motor's performance through new modeling and data workflows. Comfortable bridging hardware and software, he consistently turns experimental prototypes into robust operational systems and clear product documentation. His background in student leadership and community initiatives also highlights an ability to mobilize teams and external partners to scale technical impact.
5 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS Mechatronics Robotics and Automation Engineering, Bachelor of Science - BS Mechatronics Robotics and Automation Engineering at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
High School Diploma Chemistry Biology Mathematics English Kiswahili Physics Agriculture Geography, High School Diploma Chemistry Biology Mathematics English Kiswahili Physics Agriculture Geography at Alliance High School
English, Kiswahili