I build software that works — and companies that last.
Engineer and founder based in Nairobi. Currently building PataDoc — connecting Kenyans with verified private doctors through software.
Currently building PataDoc
Based in Nairobi, Kenya
I build things. Then I build companies around them.
I'm a software engineer and founder based in Nairobi. I build full-stack products, data science tools, and open-source libraries — then take them to market.
My work sits at the edge of software engineering and machine learning. I care about systems that are fast, maintainable, and genuinely useful — not clever for its own sake. Before I write code, I understand the problem. Before I ship, I know who it's for.
Right now I'm focused on PataDoc, a digital health platform I founded to fix how Kenyans access private healthcare. Alongside it: DSK Intelligence, a no-code analytics platform; Kulane Labs, a software agency for East African businesses; and ds-toolkit, an open-source ML library with a growing user base on PyPI.
I also write — my debut novel, Masuul: The Reluctant King, was published in 2025.
Languages
English, Kiswahili, Somali
"I'd rather build one thing that matters than ten things that impress."
How I work:
Solve real problems.
Build with intention.
Design for people.
Never stop learning.
Founder & CEO
PataDoc
Healthcare is Kenya's most fragmented system. PataDoc connects patients with KMPDC-verified private doctors — with digital booking, records, and follow-up built in.
Founder & Lead Developer
DSK Intelligence
Data science for people who aren't data scientists. Upload a dataset, get analysis, visualizations, and a written report — without writing a line of code.
Creator & Maintainer
ds-toolkit
An open-source Python library that handles the unglamorous half of ML — preprocessing, evaluation, explainability, and reporting — so you can focus on the problem, not the pipeline.
Founder & Technical Director
Kulane Labs
A software agency I run out of Nairobi, building web products for East African businesses — from first wireframe to live deployment.
Open Source
ds-toolkit
ds-toolkit exists because the first 80% of every ML project is the same tedious work. It automates the pipeline so you can spend your time on the 20% that's actually interesting.
Seven-Stage Lifecycle
Data profiling and schema validation
CV-safe preprocessing
Automatic feature engineering
Multi-model evaluation
Optuna hyperparameter optimization
SHAP explainability
MLflow experiment tracking, automated model card generation, and Jupyter-native reporting
Available on PyPI. pip install dstoolkit-adnan
Engineering Notes
APIs
Fully sklearn-compatible. Drop it into existing workflows without rewriting anything.
Testing
Comprehensive automated test coverage across all components.
Installation
pip install dstoolkit-adnan
Purpose
Cut the setup time. Spend it on the problem instead.
Philosophy
Good tooling enforces good habits without demanding you learn a new workflow. ds-toolkit is sklearn-compatible, well-tested, and built to disappear into your stack — not sit on top of it.
Education
Kenya Methodist University
Bachelor of Data Science — coursework includes machine learning, statistical analysis, data management, database systems, and artificial intelligence.
Mount Kenya University
Bachelor of Business Information Technology (Incomplete) — completed four academic trimesters.
Professional Certifications
Moringa School
Professional Certificate in Data Science — intensive programme covering data analysis, machine learning, and applied data science with Python.
DataCamp
Data Scientist Associate — issued November 2025.
Professional Experience
Founded Kulane Labs
Software agency serving East African businesses. Focus: web products, digital infrastructure, fast turnaround.
Founded PataDoc
Digital health platform connecting patients with KMPDC-verified private doctors across Kenya.
Founded DSK Intelligence
ML platform that transforms raw business data into actionable insights through predictive analytics — no data science expertise required.
Technical Skills
Software Engineering
Object-oriented programming, REST API development, Software architecture, System design, Version control (Git), Package development, Testing, Technical documentation
Data Science & Machine Learning
Data analysis, Statistical modelling, Machine learning, Feature engineering, Hyperparameter optimization (Optuna), Model evaluation, Explainability (SHAP), Experiment tracking (MLflow)
Languages & Core Stack
Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, SQL
Frontend
React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Responsive design
Backend
REST APIs, Node.js, Python, Supabase, System architecture, APIs & Webhooks
Developer Tools & DevOps
Git, GitHub, Vercel, Static generation, CI/CD
Resume
Two formats — a one-page resume and a full CV.
Writing
In 2025, I published my debut novel — Masuul: The Reluctant King, a Somali political thriller set against the backdrop of a fractured state and the cost of leadership.
Fiction and engineering share more than most people think. Both require building systems from first principles, making decisions with incomplete information, and knowing when to let go of something that isn't working.
Want to build something? Let's talk.
Whether you're a potential collaborator, a client, or just curious about the work — my inbox is open.
Get in touch
Location
Nairobi, Kenya