Don Michael

Full Stack Developer with extensive experience building scalable applications, implementing cybersecurity solutions, and developing machine learning models. Skilled in secure software development, cloud infrastructure, data science, and financial analytics. Track record of delivering measurable performance improvements across fintech, government, and enterprise environments.

AI & Analytics Engineer (Solutions & Operations) at PARL (2026-04 – Present)

• Execute license lifecycle management workflows for enterprise software solutions including IBM SPSS, Stata, and NVivo.
• Design and enhance renewal tracking systems with 'Days to Expiry' and status pipelines, improving client renewal visibility.
• Conduct targeted client outreach campaigns for Q2 license renewals, supporting revenue continuity and procurement processes.
• Maintain structured datasets for client engagement, renewal status, and follow-up workflows using Excel-based tracking systems.
• Contribute to the design of internal analytics pipelines, telemetry ingestion, and unified intelligence platforms.

Electronics Engineer at Spairally (2026-01 – Present)

• Engineer RF-based sensing modules leveraging Wi-Fi signal analysis for non-intrusive threat detection.
• Design and develop electronic systems supporting AI-driven concealed weapon detection platforms.

Financial Analytics & OpenBB Integrations Engineer at OpenBB (2025-01 – Present)

• Deliver end-to-end OpenBB integrations for financial analysis as an open-source alternative to Bloomberg Terminal.
• Implement API-driven data ingestion, normalization, and visualization using Python, Pandas, and the OpenBB SDK.

FullStack Developer at Safaridesk (2025-11 – 2026-04)

• Resolved critical bugs in the Notifications Engine/Module, restoring reliable delivery across user segments.
• Implemented secure coding practices to address vulnerabilities in the notification delivery system.

N8N & Backend Developer at Power Values (2025-10 – 2025-11)

• Expanded n8n workflows to handle dynamic, subscription-aware form generation.
• Implemented OAuth 2.0 authentication and API rate limiting to prevent abuse.
• Applied input validation and output encoding to prevent XSS and injection attacks.
• Designed an approval UI using Next.js and built a modular chatbot interface with toggle functionality between AI coaches.

IT Administrator at Kenyariri & Associates (Law Firm) (2025-04 – 2025-07)

• Implemented and configured POS systems to streamline transactions and boost operational efficiency.
• Established PCI-DSS compliant security measures for payment processing systems.
• Implemented end-to-end encryption for client-attorney privileged communications.
• Conducted regular security audits and compliance checks to maintain data confidentiality.

Data Science Intern at Intel Indexer LLC (2024-10 – 2025-03)

• Built a supervised ML model for stock prediction achieving 70% accuracy.
• Implemented data anonymization and secure data pipeline practices to protect sensitive financial information.
• Applied adversarial testing to ensure ML model robustness against data poisoning attacks.
• Developed LSTM models with TensorFlow for time series forecasting.
• Created interactive D3.js dashboards for financial insights with secure user authentication.

Systems Developer at PostBank (2024-04 – 2024-09)

• Developed and optimized the Helpdesk Ticketing System, reducing resolution time by 40%.
• Implemented secure authentication mechanisms and session management to protect customer data.
• Applied OWASP Top 10 security best practices to mitigate common web vulnerabilities.
• Upgraded network infrastructure across 3 offices, boosting connectivity by 25%.
• Automated system backups with Python, reducing manual effort by 85%.
• Implemented encrypted backup storage and automated security patch deployment.

Android Developer at FreeCopy Pvt. Ltd (2024-01 – 2024-04)

• Migrated backend to Firebase, reducing latency by 35%.
• Configured Firebase security rules to enforce data access policies and prevent unauthorized access.
• Implemented SSL/TLS encryption for all client-server data transmission.
• Improved UI/UX for mobile apps, increasing user engagement by 28%.
• Delivered features on time in agile sprints with security code reviews integrated into CI/CD pipeline.

ICT Officer at National Treasury (2023-04 – 2023-10)

• Developed a file management system that reduced document retrieval time.
• Implemented network security enhancements, decreasing vulnerability incidents.
• Conducted regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security gaps.
• Deployed endpoint protection and network monitoring tools to detect anomalies in real-time.

Android & ML Developer at Muito Incorporation (2023-01 – 2023-04)

• Co-developed a location-based app with 5,000+ downloads.
• Implemented facial detection and OCR algorithms with secure data handling protocols.
• Integrated input validation and sanitization to prevent injection attacks in ML model endpoints.
• Implemented secure API authentication using JWT tokens for user data protection.
• Collaborated on cross-platform development with a 6-person team.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – Catholic University of Eastern Africa