Summary
John Keto is a Senior Software Engineer based in the Greater Sydney Area with 11 years of experience building web and security-focused systems across startups and research labs. He has moved between hands-on engineering and founder roles—co-founding GGWP Academy and URStash—bringing product instincts to backend and frontend work with Node.js, MongoDB, and JavaScript. His background includes computer security research on Android and browser malware detection, real-time visualization work with Kafka, and tutoring/mentoring roles at UNSW and University of Richmond, reflecting both technical depth and a passion for teaching. Now at Everlab after recent engineering roles at Edstart and Spaceship, he combines entrepreneurial grit with a track record of shipping practical, user-focused software. An observant engineer, he blends security-aware design with a knack for turning research prototypes into production-ready features.
11 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Cambridge Advanced Levels Physics Chemistry Mathematics and Further Mathematics, Cambridge Advanced Levels Physics Chemistry Mathematics and Further Mathematics at African Leadership Academy
Computer Science Pre-medicine and Computer Science, Computer Science Pre-medicine and Computer Science at University of Richmond
The University of Sydney
UNSW Sydney
English, Swahili