Vincent Omare Onsase
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About
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Experience
Professional Experience
Software Engineering — Cellulant
Software Engineer / Software Engineering Intern
7 July 2026 – Present · Nairobi, Kenya
Currently gaining professional experience within a production-oriented payments technology environment, contributing to software engineering activities involving application development, testing, APIs, databases, system integration, deployment, maintenance, application security, reliability, and scalable digital services.
This role provides practical exposure to professional software development workflows and the design, development, testing, and maintenance of technology systems operating in a real-world financial technology environment.
Undergraduate Research — Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
Undergraduate Student Research Project
6 February 2026 – 24 June 2026 · Centre for Global Health Research, Kisumu
Undertook an undergraduate biomedical research project investigating the efficacy of chloroquine phosphate against Plasmodium infection using BALB/c mice as an experimental animal model.
The experience provided practical exposure to biomedical research, experimental investigation, infectious disease research, medical parasitology, scientific methodology, data interpretation, and evidence-based approaches to health research.
Clinical Engineering — Metropolitan Hospital
Undergraduate Student Attachment
28 July 2025 – 11 December 2025 · Buruburu, Nairobi
Gained practical experience in a clinical healthcare environment, with exposure to biomedical equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, preventive maintenance, safety procedures, equipment documentation, and healthcare technology management.
The attachment provided an understanding of the role of biomedical engineers in maintaining safe, functional, and reliable medical equipment within healthcare facilities.
Healthcare Technology — Philips Healthcare
Undergraduate Student Attachment
29 April 2024 – 9 August 2024 · Nairobi, Kenya
Gained practical exposure to medical devices and healthcare technology systems, including installation, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, servicing, testing, diagnostics, and equipment lifecycle management.
The experience strengthened my understanding of medical technology and the engineering processes required to support the safe and reliable operation of healthcare equipment.
Founder & Co-Director — 26 Frontier Techs
Technology Startup
Founded June 2026
Co-founded 26 Frontier Techs, formerly known as VINFrontier Techs, a technology venture focused on website design and development, application development and deployment, digital solutions, and technology-driven services.
As Founder & Co-Director, I am involved in developing the company's technological direction and exploring opportunities to transform software engineering skills and digital technologies into practical products and services.
Student Exchange Programme — University of Cape Town
Kenyatta University ↔ University of Cape Town, South Africa
5 March 2026 – 26 June 2026
Participated in an international student exchange programme through Kenyatta University and the University of Cape Town, completing Fourth Year, Second Semester in an international academic environment.
The programme provided valuable academic, professional, cultural, and interdisciplinary exposure, broadening my perspective on biomedical engineering, higher education, collaboration, and global professional environments.
Education
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Kenyatta University — Main Campus, Nairobi, Kenya
29 August 2022 – Present
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, with academic interests spanning biomedical engineering, biomedical imaging, bioinstrumentation, biomaterials, tissue engineering, immunology, medical parasitology, biotechnology, and healthcare technology.
My studies combine engineering principles with biological and medical sciences, providing a foundation for understanding, designing, maintaining, and improving technologies used in healthcare and biomedical research.
Full-Stack Software Engineering Bootcamp
Moringa School — Full-Time Remote
12 January 2026 – 29 July 2026
Completed an intensive Full-Stack Software Engineering Bootcamp focused on modern software development and practical application building.
Training covered frontend development, backend development, APIs, databases, Git, deployment, and software engineering practices, strengthening my ability to design and develop complete digital solutions.
Diploma in Software Engineering
Zetech University
16 January 2023 – 8 November 2024
Completed a Diploma in Software Engineering, developing a strong foundation in programming, software development, web and mobile technologies, databases, and computing.
Key areas of study included Python, C++, C#, Java, web development, mobile development, cloud technologies, databases, and software engineering principles.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.)
Cardinal Otunga High School — Mosocho
Completed 2021
Completed secondary education and obtained a Grade A- (80/84 points) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E.)
Real Peak School
Completed 2017
Completed primary education and obtained 390/500 marks (A-) in the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education.
