Edwin Kirimi Kinuthia

"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn."

Alvin Toffler, 1928-2016

Edwin Kirimi Kinuthia is a Registered Nursing Officer (NCK) and BSc Nursing (IT) graduate of the University of Nairobi who bridges frontline clinical care and software engineering. With over 5 years of progressive experience across clinical practice, maternal and antenatal care, research coordination and field data management, he also builds production software end to end — from founding and single-handedly coding Carebora, a live telehealth platform, to architecting VeriVote Kenya, a cryptographic e-voting system that placed in the top 15 at the NIRU national hackathon.

What I Do

I design and build full-stack, AI-enabled software — telehealth platforms, verifiable e-voting systems, blockchain applications and 3D engineering simulations — while applying clinical practice standards and NCK ethics to healthcare technology. I'm seeking roles in digital health, health informatics, clinical research and health-technology leadership where I can combine both disciplines.

Career Goals and Aspirations

My ultimate goal is to seamlessly integrate my expertise in health, medical research, and web development to create innovative solutions that revolutionize the healthcare industry. I aspire to be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge healthcare applications, leveraging emerging technologies to enhance patient care, streamline processes, and empower healthcare professionals with powerful tools and insights.

Personal Attributes

With a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous learning, I am driven by a genuine passion for making a positive impact. My ability to think critically, solve complex problems, and adapt to dynamic environments makes me a valuable asset in any team or project. Additionally, my excellent communication skills enable me to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Technical Skills

Health Informatics (Health IT)

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90%

Research and Data Analysis

(SPSS, DataTab, R-statistics, Nvivo, Kobo Toolbox, REDCap)

90%

Computer Programming Languages

(HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Python, and SQL) View Certificate

85%

Full-Stack & AI Software Engineering

(Next.js, React, Node.js, Django, FastAPI, Docker, Azure, LangGraph, M-Pesa integration)

90%

Blockchain & Cryptography

(Solidity, Ethers.js, ElGamal encryption, Shamir's Secret Sharing, JWT/WebAuthn)

80%

Computer Packages

(MS Access, MS Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Adobe Acrobat)

100%

Soft Skills

Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Adaptability
Time Management

Leadership
Creativity
Critical Thinking
Emotional Intelligence
Conflict Resolution

Portfolio

AuzzieMed

A web application I designed, programmed and deployed end-to-end.

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Carebora (Care Bora Kenya)

Kenya's telehealth platform, founded and built single-handedly: teleconsultations, home-based nursing visits, pharmacy delivery with M-Pesa payments, and a versioned public API with strict access controls protecting clinical records.

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VeriVote Kenya

Cryptographically verifiable hybrid e-voting system — Top 15 finalist, NIRU national hackathon. A monorepo of four services (Node.js/TypeScript API, Next.js portal, Solidity smart contracts, Python AI service) featuring ElGamal encryption, homomorphic tallying, Soul-Bound Token voter identities and an on-premise AI fraud-detection engine.

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Lake Victoria to Dodoma (LVD) Water Project – 3D Simulation

An interactive 3D simulation of Tanzania's national-scale LVD water transfer project, modelled in Autodesk Revit and Blender and assembled in the Godot engine for engineering and stakeholder review.

Spyware Software

A comprehensive tracking and monitoring solution.

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Netflixo App

A Netflix clone with modern features and responsive design.

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PHP E-commerce Shop

A traditional e-commerce platform built with PHP.

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Datathon Project

Data analysis and visualization project.

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Bus Company Data Analysis

Comprehensive data analysis for transportation sector.

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Finance Data Analytics

Sample financial data analysis project.

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Uzima Borehole Database System

Database management system for water resources.

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Certificates

Microsoft AI & ML Engineering

Professional Certificate – Microsoft & Stanford University, via Coursera

Registered Nursing Officer

Valid practising licence – Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certified – August 2025

Python Excellence

Ranked top 25% Python Public Test

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Health Informatics

Health IT Certification

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Programming Languages

HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Python, and SQL

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Curriculum Vitae

Education

BScN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

University of Nairobi – Sep 2019 to Dec 2023

Clinical training at Kenyatta National Hospital; 4-year Class Representative liaising between 100+ students and faculty.

Experience

Founder & CEO, Lead Full-Stack Engineer

Carebora (Care Bora Kenya) – Ongoing

Founded and single-handedly coded Kenya's telehealth platform: teleconsultations, home visits, pharmacy delivery and M-Pesa payments.

Founder, Lead Developer & Solution Architect

VeriVote Kenya – 2026

Built a cryptographically verifiable e-voting platform; Top 15 finalist at the NIRU national hackathon.

Nursing Officer Intern

Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital – Aug 2024 to Aug 2025

Delivered direct care to an average of 50 patients daily across medical, surgical and maternal wards.

3D Modelling & Simulation Expert

ICE Project Services – Lake Victoria to Dodoma Water Project, Tanzania

Created a 3D simulation of a national-scale water transfer project using Revit, Blender and Godot.

Assistant Junior Full Stack Developer

Miksi: AI Software as a Service, Zagreb, Croatia (Remote) – Dec 2023 to Mar 2024

Built AI-agent backends and API security; assisted publishing an AI SDK on PyPI.

Research & Data Analysis Intern

Health Education Partnership Initiative (HEPI), Kenyatta National Hospital – Aug 2023 to Aug 2024

Designed and executed an ERC-approved clinical study from proposal to analysis and report writing.

Supervisor of Enumerators

Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, Nyahururu – Jan 2024 to Aug 2024

Led a 15-member field team across multiple sites, achieving 98% data accuracy across 1,000+ households.

Student Nurse – Clinical Practice

Kenyatta National Teaching and Referral Hospital – Apr 2021 to Sep 2023

Rotated through Maternity, OB-GYN, Paediatrics, Medical, Surgical, Psychiatric, Community Health and Theatre.

Certifications

Registered Nursing Officer

Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) – valid practising licence

Microsoft AI & ML Engineering Professional Certificate

Microsoft & Stanford University, via Coursera

Health IT (Health Informatics)

University of Minnesota / Coursera

Programming Languages (HTML, JS, CSS, Python, SQL)

Johns Hopkins University / Coursera

Basic Life Support (BLS)

August 2025

Python Excellence – Top 25%

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