Hi there, I'm Chief ๐Ÿ‘‹

I'm a software developer with Laravel, VueTS, MySQL & Quasar as my core technologies, which I use on a daily basis. As a founder of Means and having worked with several top-notch companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500, I have developed efficient mechanisms to deliver real-world projects. Currently based in Nairobi, Kenya, I am open to new opportunities.
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Skills Laravel, Vue3, MySQL, AWS, Android, TypeScript
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Brian Chief Obare

Founder of Means

a transport platform encompassing vehicles on demand, commuter & car hire

Means app Finished

Means Mobile app Webapp available

A lightweight app allowing you to request vehicle (Taxis, Bikes, Pickups...) at the convenience of your smartphone. Built with cutting-edge tech, this app promises to ease your transport issues by digitizing your commute allowing you to move in a cost-effective way.

Get Android App

Means Drivers Finished

Means Drivers Mobile app Drivers webapp available

Alongside conventional income sources, as most digital services would, the app goes overboard by digitizing services that many consider side hustles. Drivers the ability to generate income avoiding empty legs and opening new income channels through hiring & chauffeur services.

Android App

Means Conductors Finished

Means Conductors app Conductors webapp available

Drivers also require assistance; no man is an island. In the world of commuters, coordinating traveler movements requires a second pair of hands. Conductors play a critical role in ensuring that the vehicle carrying capacity is reached on every trip by staying ahead of traveler patterns with Commute Intel.

Android App

Here's what I've been part of so far

One of my best skills is building, and with the proper group, everything is possible. I've worked in teams and led them to achieve amazing things throughout the years.

One on One Consultation

๐Ÿš Means - Founder

A four-tier digital platform where customers may order pickup trucks, motorbikes, and taxis. It has a drivers area that lets them utilize their cars for business purposes, a conductors app that helps drivers coordinate with passengers, and a users app that lets users request and monitor activity.

taxi

PSVs

Car hire

Ride, share, and connect with Means
One on One Consultation

โš•๏ธ Pfizer INC - Laravel Developer

I was tasked with leading the team to put up an internal system to manage expenses and charge them back to the appropriate teams after working with technology juggernauts at Pfizer. This part of the Stratus module, which we were using to automate the creation of applications for teams, was essential for keeping track of expenses.

billing

corporate

Pfizer INC
Emploi - Jobs board platform

๐Ÿข Emploi - Full Stack Developer

I was hired in 2019 to spearhead Jobsikaz Afrique's expansion, and I oversaw teams that successfully redesigned their website and included functionality that is necessary for today's hiring platforms. In order to help firms locate and connect with potential A-grade recruits, I developed a Jobseeker matching algorithm. Later, I extended the technology to UNICEF in order to connect young people with possible vocations.

Jobs board

UNICEF

build to scale

Emploi.co
Kenya Power

๐Ÿข Kenya Power - IT & Technical Attache

Installed and configured fibre optic connectivity (Last Mile Project) for Kitale. Deployed Windows 10 OS, antivirus solutions, and proprietary company software across 30+ workstations and employee mobile devices. Set up and maintained MS Outlook email clients and Electronic Tax Register (ETR) machines for banking hall operations. Installed, configured, and troubleshot printers and networked peripherals to ensure seamless workflow.

#KPLC

kplc.co.ke
NCBA

๐Ÿข Commercial Bank of Africa - Cash Management Intern

Processed and validated customer transactions through digital banking channel. Assisted in preparing regulatory financial reports for tax compliance. Supported loan application processing and credit evaluation workflows. Conducted quality assurance reviews of mobile and online banking interfaces. Handled sensitive customer documentation with strict confidentiality

FinTech

Banking

ncbagroup.com