Evans Musomi – Tech Consultant | Strategist | Developer
I help businesses, professionals and ministries leverage technology for growth—whether through digital strategy, solution development, or remote work optimization.
🧑💻 About Me – Brief background & global experience
I’m Evans Musomi, a tech consultant with 14+ years of experience in software development, program leadership, and technical advisory roles. I specialize in tech strategy, solution implementation, and remote work consulting, helping businesses and professionals leverage technology for growth.
I’ve worked with global companies like Andela and Strathmore University, collaborating with software developers, designers, and business leaders across Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, the UK, the US, Canada and more to build, refine and support digital solutions.
Beyond technology, I’m driven by faith, wisdom, productivity, generosity, and health — values that shape how I work and serve. Through my platform, evansmusomi.com, I share insights on purposeful parenting, financial stewardship, and leveraging tech for growth.
Languages: Fluent in English and Kiswahili.
🚀 Core Services – Areas of expertise & how I help
Tech Strategy & Growth
Conducting audits, facilitating strategy sessions, and driving digital transformation.
Solution Implementation
Developing web solutions using WordPress, Shopify, Thinkific (LMS), JavaScript, Ruby on Rails, and PHP.
Remote Work Advisory
Helping businesses and professionals optimize remote work systems for better productivity.
🏆 Key Achievements – Notable projects & impact
- Established a strong digital presence for a family-focused ministry, attracting hundreds of visitors in the first month with an average engagement time of 3+ minutes per session. Ranked #1–2 on Google for the ministry’s name, expanding its reach to a digital audience.
- Developed a job search platform (Rails + SMS/USSD) that expanded access to opportunities for hundreds of blue-collar workers with limited internet connectivity.
- Enhanced e-learning platforms for a UK-based learning company and developed a pay-as-you-go revision app that provided structured learning materials to hundreds of Kenyan primary students.
- Trained and coached 600+ developers at Andela, achieving a 98% program success rate through innovative learning methodologies.
- Mentored 40+ engineers across 10+ globally distributed client teams in the US, Canada, Europe, and Africa, while at Andela, driving delivery excellence and high client satisfaction.
🛠️ Case Studies – Real-world problem-solving examples
Construction Job Finder (Rails API + USSD/SMS)
Role: Lead Product Developer
Impact: Bridged the digital divide by enabling blue-collar workers to find job opportunities without requiring internet access.
- Designed a REST API to support job search and registration.
- Led a 4-person team, managing development and sprint planning.
- Integrated SMS/USSD gateways for seamless interaction.
Result: Connected hundreds of workers to job opportunities via SMS & USSD and provided employers with a fast way to reach skilled labour.
Website Builder for Creatives (Rails SaaS App)
Role: Fullstack Developer
Impact: Enabled creatives to launch professional websites quickly without coding, making digital presence more accessible.
- Developed a multi-tenant system with subdomain & custom domain support.
- Built a template editor for easy website customization.
- Integrated Stripe for seamless subscription payments.
Result: Helped launch hundreds of websites, reducing setup time from hours to minutes.
Revision App for Primary Students (Rails API + JS App)
Role: Backend & Frontend Developer
Impact: Improved exam preparation by providing structured, interactive revision materials aligned with the Kenyan curriculum.
- Built a REST API for content delivery & subscription management.
- Developed an automated grading system with instant feedback.
- Integrated Mpesa for mobile payments.
Result: Provided hundreds of students with mobile-friendly revision tools, enhancing study effectiveness.
Other Work: WordPress & No-Code Solutions
Alongside custom web apps, I build WordPress, Shopify, and LMS solutions for businesses. Projects include:
- Tech & UX Research – Compare platforms, tools, and solutions to recommend the best fit for business needs, such as LMS, CMS, or website structures.
- Business Sites – WordPress-based CMS solutions for business sites and blogs.
- Membership Websites – Thinkific-based LMS for online courses.
- E-commerce Stores – Shopify-powered stores.
💬 Recommendations – Feedback from managers & colleagues
Reliability & Work Ethic
"Evans is a talented and intelligent technology expert. He is diligent, hardworking, and always improving himself both technically and personally. He is self-motivated and driven, requiring little oversight while consistently going above the call of duty. His work ethic is infectious, motivating those around him to achieve more."
— Andrew Mugoya (Manager), Founder & CTO
Problem-Solving & Impact
"Evans is a soft-spoken badass. He quietly contributes powerful ideas and turns them into action with speed, grace, and attention to detail. While co-creating Andela's first-of-its-kind technical training program, he helped make it more effective than I ever could have alone. He brings quick thinking, effective action, and consistent results to any team."
— Michael Rosenberg (Colleague), Lead Learning Designer
Development & Leadership
"Evans is simply brilliant! A capable full-stack developer and real professional, he consistently delivered excellent work while leading teams to complete large projects weeks ahead of schedule. He pushes for excellence, thinks deeply, and encourages continuous learning. Having Evans on your team would be a great choice!"
— Samwel Onkoba (Colleague), UX/UI Designer & Developer
Deep Thinking & Team Leadership
"Evans has a unique ability to think through problems deeply, ask the right questions, and propose well-thought-out solutions. He’s a great team player who consistently delivers beyond expectations. His leadership and people management skills empower teams, ensuring they stay motivated and productive. Any company would be lucky to have him."
— Sharon Wanjiru (Colleague), Product Manager
🎓 Certifications & Education – Credentials & expertise
- Executive MBA – Quantic School of Business and Technology
- MSc. Mobile Telecommunications & Innovation – Strathmore University
- BSc. Business IT (First Class Honours) – Strathmore University
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM1) – Scrum.org
- Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO1) – Scrum.org
- Remote Ready Certification – Oyster
📩 Let’s Work Together
Let’s build something great together. Whether you need a strategic tech advisor, a consultant for tech-driven business growth or hands-on development, let’s start the conversation.
Get in TouchP.S: I regularly share insights on leveraging technology for growth — covering topics like digital strategy, software solutions, and remote work optimization. 👉 Explore my latest insights 🔗