Karoki Mũgambi
Quantum Computing Researcher at Ocluse Interactive LLP
Nairobi County, Kenya
Summary
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Top SchoolKaroki Mũgambi is a quantum physicist and backend engineer based in Nairobi with 8 years of experience bridging astrophysics research and production software. He researches continuous-variable quantum computing, VQE simulations, quantum repeaters, and is currently focused on developing novel quantum error correction techniques to make near-term devices more reliable. Concurrently he builds backend systems, mobile apps, and games at Ocluse Interactive, bringing practical engineering discipline to research prototypes. His background in astronomy and hands-on work with IBM Qiskit give him a rare combination of domain theory and applied quantum algorithm experience. Trained in theoretical and mathematical physics and certified in ethical hacking, he blends rigorous scientific thinking with security-aware software development. He also explores quantum mechanical paradoxes, signaling a curiosity for foundational questions that informs his approach to scalable quantum technologies.
8 years of coding experience
Certificate, Theoretical and Mathematical Physics, Certificate, Theoretical and Mathematical Physics at The Coding SchoolCertified Ethical Hacking, Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security, Certified Ethical Hacking, Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security at Strathmore UniversityBSc Astronomy and Astrophysics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, BSc Astronomy and Astrophysics, Astronomy and Astrophysics at University of Nairobi
English, Swahili, Kikuyu, Russian
Github Skills (34)
snow9
javascript9
open-source9
languagetool8
legaltech8
client-server8
battery-level8
gettext7
power-management7
perf7
battery7
encryption7
wpf7
steganography7
wrapper6
Programming languages (7)
Github contributions (5)
Phystro/Quasium
Dec 2019 - Nov 2020
Contributions:1 release, 6 commits, 6 pushes in 1 year
PhyTensor/PhyNvim
Dec 2023 - Apr 2025
Contributions:19 PRs, 64 pushes, 5 branches in 1 year 3 months
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