1. Expert Metadata & Role Identification
| Full Name | Stephen Karitu Wambui |
| Proposed RFP Position | Task/Project Manager & Team Leader (Key Expert 1) |
| Arybit Role | Founder & Lead Solutions Architect |
| Submission Capacity | Authorized Representative / Project Lead |
| Location | Nairobi / Ruiru, Kenya |
| Evidence Status | Verified (Statutory, Academic & Platform Architecture Records) |
2. Professional Profile
Stephen Karitu Wambui is the Founder & Lead Solutions Architect of Arybit Technologies. With academic grounding in geology and computer science, he specializes in the architecture and delivery of artificial intelligence systems, Earth Observation data pipelines, geospatial decision-support platforms, and enterprise software engineering.
He has led the technical design of Arybit’s core deep-tech platforms—including AARAB (autonomous research bot), GeoAlterSense (satellite spectral mineral analysis), and Arybit Intelligence CORE. For UNDP-GHA-00537-2, Stephen will provide overall technical leadership, architecture governance, stakeholder coordination, and milestone execution oversight.
3. Education & Academic Qualifications
| Degree / Program | Institution | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science (Geology) | University of Nairobi (UoN), Kenya | 2015–2019 |
| Computer Science Coursework | Harvard University via edX | 2019–2021 |
4. Core Competencies & Technical Capabilities
- Enterprise Systems Architecture: Cloud-native microservices, API gateways, event-driven data architectures.
- Geospatial & Earth Observation: Satellite remote sensing (Sentinel-2, Landsat), spectral mineral indices, PostGIS.
- AI & Natural Language Processing: LLM orchestration, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases.
- Project & Technical Leadership: Agile project management, stakeholder engagement, technical quality governance.
5. Employment History & Platform Leadership
Founder & Lead Solutions Architect — Arybit Technologies (August 2022 – Present)
- Overall architecture governance, technical team leadership, and product strategy across Arybit’s AI and geospatial portfolio.
- Lead architect for AARAB, GeoAlterSense, and Arybit Intelligence CORE.
- Technical engagement lead for the Kenya Chamber of Mines (KCM) platform demonstration and Google Earth Engine flood risk mapping.
Note: Prior pre-Arybit employment history, if any, is confirmed directly on personal records.
6. Language Skills & Availability Statement
Languages: English (Fluent / Professional), Swahili (Native).
Availability: Stephen Karitu Wambui confirms 100% availability to serve as Task/Project Manager & Team Leader for the full 28-week duration of the Ghana Critical Minerals Market Intelligence System assignment.
