Hi, I’m Dr Permi Jhoo, a founder and multi-disciplinary innovator with a career spanning software engineering, medical imaging research, digital arts, and professional sports. I’ve built a custom, low-bandwidth gaming platform for emerging markets, created proprietary games, and integrated with major aggregators and payment providers. I’ve led teams across commercial, research, and cultural projects, turning ideas into scalable products and immersive media. I’m passionate about blending backend and frontend engineering with creative media to deliver practical, innovative solutions. As a founder of PeaGaming.com and MrFika.ke, I drive initiatives from concept to launch while mentoring teams and sharing knowledge at international venues. I am open to permanent or freelance roles.

Permi Jhooti

Hi, I’m Dr Permi Jhoo, a founder and multi-disciplinary innovator with a career spanning software engineering, medical imaging research, digital arts, and professional sports. I’ve built a custom, low-bandwidth gaming platform for emerging markets, created proprietary games, and integrated with major aggregators and payment providers. I’ve led teams across commercial, research, and cultural projects, turning ideas into scalable products and immersive media. I’m passionate about blending backend and frontend engineering with creative media to deliver practical, innovative solutions. As a founder of PeaGaming.com and MrFika.ke, I drive initiatives from concept to launch while mentoring teams and sharing knowledge at international venues. I am open to permanent or freelance roles.

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Hi, I’m Dr Permi Jhoo, a founder and multi-disciplinary innovator with a career spanning software engineering, medical imaging research, digital arts, and professional sports. I’ve built a custom, low-bandwidth gaming platform for emerging markets, created proprietary games, and integrated with major aggregators and payment providers. I’ve led teams across commercial, research, and cultural projects, turning ideas into scalable products and immersive media.

I’m passionate about blending backend and frontend engineering with creative media to deliver practical, innovative solutions. As a founder of PeaGaming.com and MrFika.ke, I drive initiatives from concept to launch while mentoring teams and sharing knowledge at international venues.

I am open to permanent or freelance roles.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Digital Creative at Nougat Design Consultancy
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Delivered multi-media communications (web, 3D, video, graphics). Flexible technology and creative role for campaigns and brand assets.
Freelance Developer & Creative Technologist at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2014 - November 10, 2025
Contract projects across interactive installations, websites, motion data, and media. Worked with Theatre Basel, Ballet Basel, and international clients.
Web & Comms Manager at SPA Ltd, London
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Led a complete digital rebrand. Built and maintained the website, newsletters, and social campaigns.
Founder at SING!Basel
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Initiated and managed the SING!Basel project for the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, sponsored by BaslerKantonal Bank.
Founder at BeyondX
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Led large-scale science-arts events including HeartBasel’17, an interactive heartbeat-themed festival. Secured CHF 250k funding. Directed collaborations across dance, music, and tech.
Co-Founder at Carta Blanca Dance
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Produced events from short pieces to international tours. Supported emerging choreographers.
Digital Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2014 - November 10, 2025
Created abstract visuals using custom software and 3D depth sensors. Exhibited in Basel, Miami, NY, Barcelona, and Cologne.
MRI Researcher & Consultant at Royal Brompton Hospital, Basel University Hospital, King's College London
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Developed 3 patented techniques for motion correction in cardiac MRI; licensed by Siemens; 25+ publications; Led art-science projects on biofeedback for patient engagement.
CTO & Co-Founder at Yaara.com
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Asian music streaming startup (pre-iTunes). Built platform and led technology; Sold for £500k within 6 months.
Director at Bluekey Consultants
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Developed web and ecommerce solutions; beat major competitors with fast prototypes.
Founder at PeaGaming.com / MrFika.ke
January 1, 2023 - November 10, 2025
Built a custom low-bandwidth gaming platform targeting the African market; developed proprietary games and full backend stack; integrated with leading aggregators (EveryMatrix, 1x2) and payment systems (PawaPay, TandaPay); launched across Africa with Premier Bet.
Game Developer at Online Forex Game (SA)
January 1, 2024 - November 10, 2025
Developed a binary options-style FX trading game for a South African fintech firm; backend and frontend delivery; launching in 2025.
Digital Creative at Nougat Design Consultancy
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Delivered multimedia communications (web, 3D, video, graphics); versatile tech and creative role for campaigns and brand assets.
Freelance Developer & Creative Technologist
January 1, 2014 - November 10, 2025
Contract projects across interactive installations, websites, motion data, and media; worked with Theatre Basel, Ballet Basel, and international clients.
Web & Comms Manager at SPA Ltd
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Led a complete digital rebrand; built and maintained the website, newsletters, and social campaigns.
Creative & Cultural Ventures Founder at BeyondX
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Led large-scale science-arts events including HeartBasel’17; secured CHF 250k funding; directed collaborations across dance, music, and tech.
Digital Artist
January 1, 2014 - November 10, 2025
Created abstract visuals using custom software and 3D depth sensors; exhibited in Basel, Miami, NY, Barcelona, and Cologne.
MRI Researcher & Consultant at Royal Brompton Hospital, Basel University Hospital, King’s College London
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
3 patented techniques for motion correction in Cardiac MRI; licensed by Siemens; 25+ publications; led art-science projects for patient engagement.
Founder at PeaGaming.com / MrFika.ke
January 1, 2023 - November 11, 2025
Built a custom low-bandwidth gaming platform targeting the African market; developed proprietary games and full backend stack; integrated with aggregators (EveryMatrix, 1x2) and payment systems (PawaPay, TandaPay); launched across Africa with Premier Bet.
Game Developer at Online Forex Game (SA)
January 1, 2024 - November 11, 2025
Developed a binary options-style FX trading game for a South African fintech firm; backend and frontend delivery; launching in 2025.
Digital Creative at Nougat Design Consultancy
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Delivered multimedia communications (web, 3D, video, graphics); versatile technology mix supporting campaigns and brand assets.
Freelance Developer & Creative Technologist
January 1, 2014 - November 11, 2025
Contract projects across interactive installations, websites, motion data, and media; worked with Theatre Basel, Ballet Basel, and international clients.
Web & Communications Manager at SPA Ltd, London
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Led a complete digital rebrand; built and maintained the website, newsletters, and social campaigns.
Founder – Creative & Cultural Ventures at BeyondX
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Led large-scale science-arts events including HeartBasel’17; secured CHF 250k funding; directed collaborations across dance, music, and tech.
Digital Artist
January 1, 2014 - November 11, 2025
Created abstract visuals using custom software and 3D depth sensors; exhibited in Basel, Miami, NY, Barcelona, and Cologne.

Education

PhD – Medical Imaging at Imperial College London / Royal Brompton Hospital
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
MEng – Software Engineering, First Class Honours at Imperial College London
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
PhD in Medical Imaging at Imperial College London / Royal Brompton Hospital
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
MEng in Software Engineering, First Class Honours at Imperial College London
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
PhD at Imperial College London / Royal Brompton Hospital
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025
MEng – Software Engineering, First Class Honours at Imperial College London
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025
A-Levels at UK Secondary Education
January 11, 2030 - November 11, 2025

Qualifications

A-Levels: Maths (A), Computer Science (A), Psychology (B)
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
PhD – Medical Imaging
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
MEng – Software Engineering, Imperial College London
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
A-Levels: Maths (A), Computer Science (A), Psychology (B)
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
A-Levels
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
PhD in Medical Imaging
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
MEng in Software Engineering, First Class Honours
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025
A-Levels
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Gaming