Hi, I am Dorcas Mwihaki

Curious innovator passionate about the intersection of data, entrepreneurship and technology

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Skills & Expertise

Data & Analytics

Machine Learning Data Analytics Scikit-learn Python Kaggle Model Training SQL

Technology

React Native Android Development Web Development API Integration Java Firebase QA Testing HCI Next.js

Entrepreneurship

Leadership Critical Thinking Problem Solving Project Execution Team Collaboration Strategic Planning

Professional Experience

COO, Campusaid

campusaid.co.ke

01/2025 - Present

Nairobi, Kenya

  • Handled the marketing from launch, growing the student user base to 450+ users in less than 2 months
  • Acted as the main point of contact for student users, gathering feedback and translating it into feature tweaks that improved user experience
  • Supported day-to-day platform coordination to keep things running smoothly

React Native Expo Developer

Freelance

02/2024 - 04/2024

Remote, United States

  • Collaborated with a designer to translate 6 Figma screen designs into features of a cross-platform mobile application
  • Implemented user authentication and profile features and efficiently saved and extracted the data from Firebase Storage and Database

Junior React Native Expo Developer

Lawyers Hub

01/2024 - 02/2024

Nairobi, Kenya

  • Collaborated in a team of 5 to pioneer the development of a justice-seeking app for motorcycle riders in Kenya
  • Gathered requirements from 7+ users, resulting in a 30% improvement in feature prioritization

Junior Android Developer

Earth Love United

04/2022 - 11/2022

Remote, Kenya

  • Collaborated with a team of 4 developers to translate 10+ Figma screen designs into a functional Android application
  • Implemented user profile features, enhancing personalization

Featured Projects

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Public Eye

A website that can enable the public to follow up on cases as well as add progress of the cases in order to ensure justice is served and cases don't go under.

Inspired by: The helplessness from the brutal killing of young 21-year-old Agnes by British army and justice looked so far (still is) and many big fish cases.

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Kastomaa

A customer loyalty platform that allows small businesses to reward their customers by gifting free airtime to their loved ones.

Inspired by: The role of human connection in marketing and sales.

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Insights

A website that enables students to share their past instructors' insights helping students choose instructors based on their preferences and learning styles.

Inspired by: The genuine need for feedback that became a nuisance in school communication channels.

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Fish Farming Predictive Model

A predictive Machine Learning model that helps Kenyan fish farmers improve their livelihoods through optimized fish farming practices. This aligns with SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth.

Inspired by: The thirst to learn this machine learning magic and superpower.

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2D Snake Game Integration

Modified an open source popular snake game that can be added to sections of websites to enhance interactivity.

Inspired by: To add life into boring sites.

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Dorcas Mwihaki

About Me

Hello! My name is Dorcas Mwihaki. I am a Software Developer with 3+ years of experience. I develop android apps, programs, websites, ML models and I've lately been exploring the intersection of entrepreneurship and technology.

Besides programming, I enjoy journaling and reading African fiction. I also swim, play chess and basketball occasionally.

I am open to any problem-solving opportunities.

Education

USIU
Senior majoring in Software Engineering at United States International University
Moringa School
Moringa School, Programming and Android App Development graduant.

Awards & Recognition

  • Winner: Regional EduChain Hackathon – Student Exchange Resource Platform
  • Winner: USIU PECC Hackathon (Mar 2024) – TherapyVerse (Metaverse Therapy) [Prototype]
  • Winner: Africa's Talking PropTech Hackathon (Apr 2024) – Pata ID (USSD App for Property Agents)
  • Winner: Spill Over Hackathon by Kushite ICP Hub East Africa (Jan 2024) – consensUs (DAO for Policy/Construction Transparency)
  • 1st Runner-Up: ICP MegaHackathon (Mar 2024) – ICP 3D Metaverse Project

    • Certifications

    DatasetCreator cert Kaggle Learner Kaggle Python Coder Moringa Certificate

    Speaking Engagements

    Speaker Poster

    "Stop Complaining, You Are a Superhero"

    Rewriting the Code's Talk Nerdy to Me – 5-minute lightning talk at Vimeo

    Challenged the habit of everyday complaining and encouraged women in tech to reclaim their power through action. Shared how small steps—like improving how you speak, building a simple tool, or changing your posture—can be a form of confronting challenges. The talk aimed to shift mindset from helplessness to creative agency using both tech and personal presence.

    "Campus To Career Session '25"

    Campus To Career by YYAS (Yale Young African Scholars) – Featured alumnus and mentor

    Comprised of 110 brilliant African high school seniors from across 35 countries, where I shared on transitioning to university and winning in campus life. Shared practical strategies on navigating academics, building meaningful connections, and leveraging skills for career growth. A humbling and energizing chance to mentor the next generation of African leaders and give back.

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    Get in Touch

    Are you looking for a curious and innovative team player? Look no further. Looking for any kind of consultation? Want to ask questions? Have some advice for me? Want to say "Hi"? Feel free to Let me know. You can reach me via email.