The work behind 8+ years of shipping.
Full-Stack & AI/ML engineer building scalable cloud and AI systems — RAG, LLMs, computer vision — that solve real problems and create measurable impact.
$1M
Annual Cost Savings @ Incentro
40%
Sales Increase
30%
Performance Improvement
8+
Years Experience
A trip round the World
BSc Computer Science
I started my computer science degree at Kisii University in Kenya. At first I was confused with all the maths and physics but it all made sense as I continued with various topics: Networking, Security, research, hardware, software, etc
Software Engineer
Moved from a government Inductee to a busy tech industry full of mentors and experienced builders
Software Engineer
Joined Nairobi's Fintech and InsurTech to help maintain and improve legacy codebase
Software Engineer
Architected cloud solutions at Incentro that delivered $1M in annual savings for enterprise clients
Senior Software Engineer
Led development of scalable energy platforms and logistics microservices at Scrums.com, reducing infrastructure costs by 15%
MSc Student + AI Engineer
Relocated to Berlin to pursue MSc in AI & Robotics at BSBI, diving deep into computer vision and autonomous systems
AI Product Engineer Strategist
Led development of an AI-assisted image capture and barcode-scanning solution that automatically identifies and classifies garments during warehouse intake, supporting faster stock management and traceability across the retail supply chain
CTO & Co-Founder
Co-founded Alma and led the technical team to build a trauma-informed AI addressing gender-based violence, through to July 2026
Founder & CEO
Founded Shoman to help growing businesses get real value from software and AI, not tools that go unused or AI projects that die after the demo. Four service lines, delivered week by week
Masters Completion
Defending thesis on Vision-Language-Action models for robotic manipulation, with published research in SLAM and computer vision
The Journey Continues
From building web applications to leading AI development, every step has been about creating meaningful impact. The best is yet to come
Things I've Built
A collection of projects showcasing my expertise in AI, full-stack development, and product building
Shoman
Shoman exists because too much software goes unused and too many AI projects dazzle in a demo and die in production. Every engagement runs through the Shoman Delivery Model: Frame the problem worth solving and agree what "done" means, Prove it with quick prototypes so budget goes toward what works, Build working software delivered every week, and Own it with clean code, clear docs, and a smooth handover.
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Service Lines
20+
Production Apps
12+ Yrs
Engineering & AI
Alma
Led the development of a trauma-informed AI assistant that helps women navigate gender-based violence reporting and support systems, addressing a €8-11 billion annual productivity loss in Germany. Co-founded as CTO through the AI Nation Accelerator (Nov 2025 - Jul 2026).
€8-11B
Market Size
24/7
Support
Multi
Languages
Eneza
AI-powered social media management, content creation & custom video generation for businesses and creators. Users provide text prompts and Eneza automatically creates professional animated videos with AI-generated voiceovers, multi-scene narratives, and transitions.
10
Animation Types
7
Scene Transitions
5
Visual Styles
6
Voice Options
8+
Social Platforms
4
Tiers
Deviant AI
Multi-agent AI orchestration platform simulating an autonomous projects. Built on event-driven architecture with advanced LLM integration, RAG systems, and autonomous decision-making
25
AI Agents
7 Agents
Core Team
9
Departments
10
Deliverable Types
ShambaMedCare
AI-powered plant health analysis system using computer vision to diagnose diseases, pests, and nutrient deficiencies from plant images. Features visual disease mapping with heatmap overlays, budget-aware treatment recommendations, and voice mode for low-literacy farmers
44
Supported Crops
6
Crop Categories
7
Plant Parts Analyzed
Other Projects
ClosetGPT
AI-powered fashion intelligence platform providing proactive daily outfit suggestions, real-time trend analysis, 12-season color analysis, and personalized style discovery
Shamba360
Comprehensive Farming-as-a-Service (FaaS) platform digitally transforming African agriculture. Connects farmers, cooperatives, buyers, and financial institutions through AI-powered disease detection, credit scoring, etc
Where I've Worked
A journey through my professional career
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Founder & CEO @ Shoman
Founder-led AI & software consultancy helping small and mid-sized businesses get real value from software and AI, not tools that go unused or AI projects that dazzle in a demo and die in production. Skip the hype, ship what works.
Technologies Used
Career Timeline
Technical Expertise
Technologies and tools I use to bring ideas to life
Don't Just Take My Word For It
Real metrics, real testimonials, real achievements. Here's the proof behind the claims.
Warehouse Robot Uptime
24/7 operation with 98% navigation success rate across 5 autonomous robots
SLAM Performance Optimization
FastSLAM 2.0 implementation achieving 5.6x speedup through systematic profiling
$1M Annual Savings
Cloud solutions at Incentro delivering significant cost reductions
40% Sales Increase
B2B web applications driving measurable business growth at KenSwitch
41,000 Words of Research
Published research spanning SLAM, Computer Vision, and VLA models
MSc AI & Robotics
Berlin School of Business and Innovation - graduating August 2026
Founded Shoman
AI & software consultancy helping growing companies turn AI and software ideas into products that ship
Alma Co-Founder & CTO
Led technical development for trauma-informed AI startup, part of the AI Nation Accelerator (Nov 2025 - Jul 2026)
Josh Reeds, CEO at Enso Homes
"Nicanor built the foundation our operations run on. Fast iterations, smart use of AI where it made sense, and when it was time to hand over to our internal team, the transition was seamless"
Faro Engineering Team
"Nicanor's CV optimization improved our inference speed by 35%. His ability to translate complex requirements into production-ready solutions is exceptional."
Scrums.com Leadership
"Nicanor brought clarity to chaos where he transformed our fragmented energy platform into a robus system, and his stakeholder workshops changed how our teams collaborate"
Andela Client
"What stood out was his ownership mentality. Nicanor didn't just write code, he understood the business problem and delivered solutions that moved the needle for our clients"
All metrics are from real production systems and verified business outcomes. I believe in transparency and measurable impact. If you'd like to verify any claim or discuss in detail, I'm happy to provide additional context.
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Let's Work Together
I'm building Shoman, and taking on client work through it. If you're wrestling with manual processes, disconnected tools, or an AI idea you're not sure is worth building, let's talk: shoman.digital. Or just say hi, I'll do my best to get back to you!
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Prefer face-to-face? I attend tech conferences, hackathons, and meetups across Europe.
// where Nicanor meets the world
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Events Calendar
EU & Africa
Conference Circuit
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