# Philip Barven

> AI & Software Engineer, Founder.

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/philipbarven

I am a new grad from Minerva University based in San Francisco. I graduated with a double major in Computer Science and Social Sciences with a concentration in Software Engineering & Artificial Intelligence and Brain, Cognition and Behavior (Psychology). 

MERN* is my primary stack. I quickly pick up new technologies and enjoy learning about the brain, cognition, and behavior. PS: I smile a lot, enjoy building cool things, and will take any opportunity to talk about AI :) I've been playing around with autonomous agents powered by OpenAI models. Let's chat about that.

My GitHub: https://github.com/Phil-Barv

I also recently picked up blogging about technical concepts such as NeuroScience and Programming in simple language that a curious 13-year-old can follow along. 

My Medium Articles: https://medium.com/@philip.barven

I am a founder interested in accelerating digital integration and growth for MSMEs, starting with my home country Kenya. Join us at https://chakachaka.co.ke

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M - MongoDB document database
E - Express.js Node web framework
R - React.js client-side JavaScript framework
N - Node.js server-side JavaScript runtime environment

## Work Experience
### Founder, Full Stack Software Engineer @ ChakaChaka ERP
Jan 2023 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States
- Developed an ERP system integrating Payroll, E-commerce, and Inventory modules using MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js for my final Capstone project with a custom domain, Cloudflare SSL certificates, and Heroku hosting.

- Leveraged OpenAI API Assistant with with retrieval augmented generation (RAG) facilitating seamless navigation and live agent support on the platform for tailored user-query responses.

- Join us today at https://chakachaka.co.ke

### Psychology Laboratory Manager @ Minerva University
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco, California, United States
- Coordinated three teams Study Design (3 members), Internal Review Board (9 members), and LookIt -Children Helping Science Study Reviews (9 members) across tasks impacting 300+ across the Minerva community, researchers at LookIt, and CHS participants.

- Coordinated three distinct teams: Study Design (3 members), Internal Review Board (9 members), and LookIt -Children Helping Science Study Reviews (9 members) utilizing project management skills, collaboration platforms (Slack, Google Meets), and documentation tools (Google Docs, Sheets, Microsoft Office).

- Successfully managed and streamlined research on study designs, developed comprehensive internal resources, and created documentation to support teaching materials and peer review processes impacting over 300 individuals, improving the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the psychology lab's operations.

### DevSecOps Software Engineer @ EverCharge
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco, California, United States
- Architected and implemented an infrastructure monitoring system for EverCharge’s EV Charging service modules, leveraging AWS services (IAM, SNS, Lambda, and DynamoDB), Pulumi Infrastructure as Code, TypeScript, and integrated PagerDuty for real-time alert escalation, reducing downtime and recovery.

- Established robust git CI/CD pipelines adhering to EverCharge's DevSecOps principles and security protocols, automating build, test, and deployment processes, accelerating project timelines and maintenance.

- Authored documentation detailing architectural decisions and operational procedures that facilitated efficient knowledge transfer and seamless adoption among the 13-person cloud development team.

### Technology & Digital Solutions Architect @ Stanford Health Care
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco, California, United States
- Spearheaded the design and implementation of SharePoint solutions for internal and external interfaces. This enhanced the Solution Architecture Team's clarity, exposure, and teamwork by breaking down complex silos that obscured the team’s value in the decision-making pipeline, fostering a more integrated work environment.

- Utilized business process modeling tools such as BPMN and ArchiMate to visualize and understand the organization's processes and structures, allowing for streamlined business operations modeling and design.

### Full Stack Software Engineer @ Admiral Enterprise
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | London, UK (Remote)
- Led the creation of client startups, including e-commerce sites and dating apps, from scratch utilizing Figma design files and engineered them into a working product using Next.js, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, Google Cloud, AWS, Stripe, and Cloudinary.

- Built a centralized application for 59,000 restaurants, daters, and users, incorporating features such as recommendation engines and search engines, using vector stores, and implemented background check APIs.

- Provided direction and mentorship to a new-hire full-stack developer. This broadened my understanding of project management and the use of GitHub projects to plan and monitor agile work environments.

### Teaching Assistant @ Minerva University
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco, California, United States
- Provided academic support to students enrolled in CS111 (Single and Multivariate Calculus) and CS114 (Probability and Statistics). Held office hours to assist students with coursework, and graded their assignments and projects.

- Employed educational platforms, virtual communication tools, and grading software (Forum), enhancing student understanding of complex mathematical and statistical concepts, leading to
improved academic performance.

### UI/ UX Designer @ project bcause
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Berlin, Germany
- Led a team of 5 in tackling product user flow through a UX analysis of Figma files for the fintech start-up.

- Crafted an appropriate user experience based on market research of their user profiles that prioritized the primary use case for the fintech start-up, resulting in a 25% MVP conversion rate increase.

### Coaching, Talent & Development @ Minerva University
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco Bay Area
- Supported the hiring process of new coaches by asking powerful questions, defining
capability gaps of prospective coaches and generating insights that lead managers
to wholesome, data-based decisions.

- Researched current and future talent needs in Early Recruitment, Diversity &
Inclusion developed Functional and Field Guides, promoting job application
resources to empower 100+ students.

### Admissions Counselor @ Equity Group Foundation
Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Nairobi, Kenya
- Supported student mentees with filling out college application forms by documenting, maintaining, and tracking prospective student applications.

- Served as student mentor and counselor for students providing coaching on Finance Management, Mental Health, and Drug Abuse.

Notable mentee admissions into Yale, Pomona, and African Leadership University.

### Construction Site Manager @ JSM Builders (Nairobi) Ltd
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Kajiado County, Kenya
- Coordinated all phases of construction projects from inception to completion, modifying plans in response to delays, bad weather, or site emergencies.

- Liaised with company safety representatives to promote awareness and understanding of safety protocols to maintain zero safety issues, receiving the Tata Chemicals Magadi MD's Safety Award.

### Relationship Officer @ Equity Bank Limited
Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Nairobi, Kenya
- Handled, processed, and serviced clients' transactions in a prompt, efficient, and accurate manner as a Foreign currency banker.

- Received and deposited money into accounts, disbursed funds from cash accounts to pay bills, invoices, or customers kept receipts and payments records, and ensured accounts balance.

- Liaisoned customers with Equity Bank products through deep knowledge and sharp sales skills, increasing daily transactions by 20%.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Social Science
Minerva University

### High School Diploma in General Studies
Upper Hill School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/philip-barven-579923179
- GitHub: https://github.com/Phil-Barv

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Last updated: 2026-03-29