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Gideon

Nairobi, Kenya — blockchain × cybersecurity × fintech

Secure financial infrastructure for Africa.

From smart contracts to the apps on people's phones. Director of Engineering at 41Swara, founder of Meccak Labs — ten years building systems people trust with their money.

01 — Projects

Things I've built.

02 — Experience

Where I've worked.

  1. 2021 — Present

    Director of Engineering · 41Swara Limited

    Lead engineering at a cybersecurity consultancy: security auditing, penetration testing, and custom software for fintechs and financial institutions across East Africa. 40+ engagements led.

  2. 2022 — Present

    Founder · Meccak Labs

    Software consultancy and research lab shipping its own products — including Remi, a multi-chain USDC payments app with off-ramp coverage in 80+ countries.

  3. 2023 — Present

    Blockchain Development Lecturer · KCA University

    Teach blockchain development — smart contracts, custody, and security. ETHUSSD and Madhouse Wallet MCP double as course material.

  4. 2021 — 2023

    Developer Relations Ambassador · Web3.js

    Supported 1,300+ developers building on Ethereum tooling through documentation, workshops, and direct developer support.

  5. 2019 — 2021

    Founder · JKUAT Web3 Community

    Founded the campus Web3 community that became a pipeline of African blockchain engineers — curricula, workshops, and hackathons.

03 — Contact

Let's talk.

Building financial infrastructure in Africa, or securing it? I take on a small number of engagements a year. Tell me what you're working on.