Hi, I'm Joseph Gitonga
AI Systems & Product Engineering Consultant
You might know me from elsewhere as Jay Kiharani.
Based in Nairobi, I'm remote-first and have worked with distributed teams for the past 7 years. I help founder-led and growth-stage teams launch AI features, automate high-friction operations, and ship reliable product platforms without waiting to assemble a large in-house engineering function.
- Launched an LLM underwriting assistant adopted by a 120-person fintech team in 10 weeks.
- Modernized a data stack processing 6M+ events/day and cut reporting time from hours to minutes.
- Turn vague AI ambitions into a scoped roadmap, delivery sprint, and measurable business case.
- Build the actual system across product, data, integrations, and AI workflows until it is live and useful.
Choose Your Next Step
If you need shipped outcomes instead of vague innovation talk, start with the path that matches your immediate bottleneck.
Experience Playbook
Dive into career milestones, engineering outcomes, and the systems thinking I bring to every engagement.
ExploreNoria Technologies LTD
Engage via the registered Kenyan entity for structured procurement and compliance.
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See the delivery offers built for teams launching AI features, workflow automation, and product systems.
ExploreWho I Work Best With
Founder-led and growth-stage teams that need speed, clarity, and hands-on execution without agency overhead.
ExploreCase Studies
Read detailed delivery stories covering validation sprints, operational AI, and data platform work.
ExploreLet's ship your next milestone
Ready to turn AI ideas into shipped product and operational leverage?
I work best with founder-led and growth-stage teams that need a senior operator to scope the opportunity, build the system, and get to a measurable win fast. Tell me what is blocked and we'll map the shortest path to value.
Typical engagements start with a focused 4-12 week sprint, with optional ongoing support once the system is live.