Computer Scientist • Engineering Leader in Training • Pan-African Technologist • CTO at Orcta • Builder at Africoda
Driven by technology, philosophy, and Africa’s future in global innovation.- Africoda - open, culturally grounded tools for Africa’s creators, commerce, and digital economy.
- Task Tribe - productivity and skill-layered systems inspired by deep work and atomic habits.
- Orcta - sustainable, human-centered technology systems built for African contexts.
- MetaBoard - rethinking how communities share information.
- Salem Aid Foundation - leveraging policy and innovation for grassroots change.
- Scalable systems with C#, .NET, and TypeScript.
- Developer tooling, architecture patterns, and product engineering.
- Distributed systems, reliability, and backend design.
- Programming language design and AI-augmented engineering.
- Computational biology and CRISPR-inspired system models.
- Philosophical and Pan-African lenses on technology and identity.
- Building as a Pan-African engineer - rooting innovation in culture and context.
- Engineering culture, developer productivity, and leadership systems.
- Blending code, culture, and systems for meaningful outcomes.
- Deep work, craftsmanship, and clarity in engineering practice.
Core Languages: C#, TypeScript, Python, PHP, Go, Bash - optimized for clarity and performance.
Frameworks & Platforms: .NET (Core, Minimal APIs, Blazor), Django, Express, Laravel, Hono, Next.js, tRPC, FastAPI.
Front-End Craft: React, Vue, TailwindCSS, Ant Design, shadcn/ui.
Data Layer: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Redis, Prisma, Drizzle ORM, TanStack Query.
Infrastructure & Cloud: Azure, AWS, Firebase, Render, Vercel, Supabase, Neon, Docker, NGINX, Caddy.
Developer Experience & Tooling: GitHub Actions, TurboRepo, PNPM, Visual Studio, VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim.
Emerging Focus: Language design, API generation, AI-assisted engineering, OS-level productivity systems.
I believe Africa’s technological rise depends on deep craftsmanship and ownership. I build systems that merge precision with cultural consciousness - tools that empower, not just function. My purpose is to position Africa at the forefront of global technology through design, discipline, and direction.
“Electricity powers the world - but I’d argue it powers the soul.”
- Email: [email protected]
- Twitter/X: @kirk_katamanso
- LinkedIn: kirk-katamanso
- Instagram: @bernardkatamanso