Abraham John

Software Engineer and Technology Integration Consultant with 5+ years of experience delivering secure digital systems, API-driven integrations, and infrastructure modernization across corporate and institutional environments. Founder of AJNETWORKS, leading 10+ client engagements and governance-aligned technology initiatives. Bridges software delivery, cybersecurity, and business execution.

Digital Systems, Infrastructure & Marketplace Executive - Bada Group

(2024-12)

Supporting: Bada Global | Bada International | Bada Language Institute | SkyGlobal Study | SettleOn | Yakdusongsan

• Leading group-wide IT infrastructure coordination across six subsidiaries, aligning localized digital initiatives with overall business and operational objectives.
• Architecting and managing cross-entity web platforms, digital enrollment systems, and online marketplace ecosystems to improve user experience, revenue operations, and workflow efficiency.
• Directing enterprise-wide migration to Google Workspace, consolidating multi-brand email systems and implementing centralized identity, access control, and security governance policies.
• Designing and deploying structured digital workflows, reducing operational turnaround time by 25% across departments.
• Overseeing IT asset lifecycle management, including domains, hosting environments, access control frameworks, and security policy enforcement.
• Acting as primary liaison between executive management, marketing, operations, and external technology vendors.
• Coordinating infrastructure upgrades, system optimization, and cross-platform integrations within the group ecosystem.

Founder & Lead Systems Architect - AJNetworks Kenya

(2021-01)

• Founded and scaled a technology consulting firm delivering secure software engineering, infrastructure modernization, and cybersecurity solutions across 10+ client engagements.
• Leading architecture planning, system audits, and secure deployments aligned with governance and operational continuity objectives.
• Designing and implementing DevSecOps pipelines enhancing reliability, security posture, and deployment efficiency.
• Serving as principal technical advisor, translating complex business requirements into resilient, scalable system architectures.
• IT Support

Enterprise IT & Infrastructure Specialist (Contract) - SGS Kenya

(2023-10 - 2024-01)

• Resolved 50+ hardware and software incidents with zero downtime escalations in an enterprise environment.
• Assisted in deployment of new IT infrastructure and conducted structured network performance analysis.
• Performed cybersecurity assessments identifying and mitigating system vulnerabilities.
• Supported infrastructure optimization aligned with enterprise compliance standards.

Web Developer & Security Analyst - Crossroads Fellowship Ministries

(2024-05 - 2024-11)

• Designed and integrated secure payment infrastructure using Safaricom Lipa na M-Pesa API.
• Implemented network monitoring and security controls, mitigating 15+ identified vulnerabilities.
• Maintained and optimized institutional web systems, ensuring reliability and secure transaction handling.

Systems Developer (Project Engagement) - Health-IT & Ministry of Health Kenya

(2023-04)

• Collaborated in architecting a prototype digital referral system supporting healthcare workflow digitization.
• Built backend system architecture using PHP and Laravel, ensuring structured, secure data flow.
• Contributed to public-sector-aligned digital transformation objectives.

Developer & Project Lead - Will Be There

(2024-02 - 2024-05)

• Led a cross-functional engineering team delivering a scalable web prototype using React, Django, and Tailwind CSS.
• Managed agile sprint cycles and production deployment.
• Validated system scalability, performance readiness, and security structure prior to launch.

Developer & CTF Participant (National Hackathon) - Communication Authority of Kenya

(2023-06 - 2023-06)

• Secured 4th place nationally through collaborative cybersecurity challenge execution.
• Developed the "Cybersafe Guard" prototype, earning 3rd place for innovative security-focused application design.

Software Engineering - Software Engineering - ALX & Holberton University (2024)

BSc - Computer Science & Mathematics - Technical University of Mombasa