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I am a backend engineer specializing in API development and system architecture. I focus on building scalable, reliable systems and solving complex backend challenges. I enjoy learning new technologies and improving system design to deliver efficient and maintainable solutions.…

Lawrence Wafula Nair Obi

Back-End Developer, Full Stack Developer

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I am a backend engineer specializing in API development and system architecture. I focus on building scalable, reliable systems and solving complex backend challenges. I enjoy learning new technologies and improving system design to deliver efficient and maintainable solutions.…

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I am a backend engineer specializing in API development and system architecture. I focus on building scalable, reliable systems and solving complex backend challenges. I enjoy learning new technologies and improving system design to deliver efficient and maintainable solutions.

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Work Experience

Backend / Infrastructure Engineer at Novel Cloud Ltd

September 1, 2025 - Present

Engineered scalable backend services and microservices supporting data ingestion, normalization, and integration with CRM, processor, and card network platforms on Microsoft Azure, increasing system throughput.

API Engineer at Simba AI

February 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025

Led development of automation pipelines using FastAPI and PostgreSQL, improving data processing efficiency by 25% for high-volume financial systems.

Backend Engineer at Lish AI Labs

September 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025

Contributed to backend infrastructure supporting data analytics and model evaluation platforms, ensuring scalable performance across high-traffic endpoints.

Backend Developer Intern at Zendawa

January 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024

Built Django REST Framework APIs for health care data analytics projects, maintaining HIPAA compliance through robust data handling.

Backend Engineer at Independent Backend Engineer

January 1, 2021 - December 1, 2023

Engineered backend systems for multiple research projects including REST API development, PostgreSQL schema design, and user authentication flows supporting large-scale data operations.

Backend Engineer at ChamaAI - chamaai.pro

January 1, 2025 - Present

Collaborated across cross-functional teams to build and deploy group savings and lending platform serving chama investment groups in Kenya, hosted on Netlify with Netlify functions and Supabase PostgreSQL and functions.

Backend Engineer at Greywolfx

January 1, 2025 - Present

Contributed to the design and backend development of an intelligent automation platform that interprets natural-language instructions and executes structured operational tasks.

Backend Engineer at AI Sprouts Africa

January 1, 2025 - Present

Built and maintained backend API infrastructure for a platform focused on expanding access to technology education and resources across Africa, deployed on Microsoft Azure.

Backend Engineer at BuzzBizz

January 1, 2026 - Present

Contributed to backend development of a business services platform, building and maintaining APIs supporting core workflow integrations and secure operations.