Faris Shikuku

Faris Shikuku

Computational Systems & Software Developer

Specializing in simulation-driven modeling, optimization, and intelligent financial systems

3+
Years
12+
Projects
5+
Clients
2+
Awards

About Me

Computational Systems and Software Developer specializing in simulation-driven modeling, optimization, and intelligent financial systems. With a background in Applied Physics and Computer Science, I bring hands-on experience in developing smart grid energy simulations, algorithmic trading engines, financial backtesting systems, and full-stack management platforms.

Nairobi, Kenya
farisshiku@gmail.com
+254 714366441
Available for collaboration

Specializations & Interests

Smart Grid Optimization
Algorithmic Trading
Machine Learning
Renewable Energy

Professional Journey

Software Developer

Sphere Software Solutions • 2024 - Present

Developing public-facing software systems including centralized scheduling platforms and financial portfolio management systems

Co-founder & Developer

Sphere Developers • 2024 - Present

Collaborative software engineering initiative building public-facing scheduling and financial management systems

B.Sc. Applied Physics & Computer Science

Multimedia University of Kenya • 2021 - Present

Applying physics principles to computational modeling of renewable energy systems

Key Achievements

  • Designed physics-based Smart Grid Energy Simulation with real solar irradiance datasets
  • Developed financial signal processing and historical backtesting engine
  • Built intelligent scheduling and investment management platforms

Technical Skills

Comprehensive expertise across the full development spectrum

Languages

Python95%
C#85%
Java/Kotlin80%
JavaScript/TypeScript85%
C++75%
HTML/CSS85%

Backend & Frameworks

FastAPI/Flask90%
ASP.NET Core85%
Spring Boot80%
.NET Core85%
REST API Development95%

Machine Learning & AI

Machine Learning85%
Deep Learning80%
NLP75%
Pattern Recognition90%
Statistical Modeling85%
Time-Series Analysis90%

Data Engineering & Cloud

Data Pipeline Engineering80%
Spark/Hadoop75%
AWS/Azure80%
PostgreSQL/NoSQL85%
Power BI/Tableau80%

Simulation & Optimization

Mathematical Modeling90%
Constraint-Based Optimization85%
Energy System Simulation85%
Financial Backtesting90%
MQL580%

DevOps & Tools

Git/GitHub95%
CI/CD Pipelines80%
Docker75%
VS/VS Code95%
Agile/Scrum85%

Core Competencies

Mathematical ModelingTime-Series AnalysisPattern RecognitionSystem ArchitectureSmart Grid OptimizationAlgorithmic TradingFull-Stack DevelopmentDatabase DesignReal-time Data ProcessingSimulation Engineering

Featured Projects

Innovative solutions in energy simulation, financial systems, and intelligent platforms

Smart Grid Energy Simulation & Optimization Engine

Smart Grid Energy Simulation & Optimization Engine

Physics-driven smart grid simulation system integrating real solar irradiance weather datasets with photovoltaic energy modeling and battery storage simulation.

PythonPandasNumPyMatplotlib
Telegram Signal Processing & Backtesting Engine

Telegram Signal Processing & Backtesting Engine

Financial signal parsing and trade simulation engine capable of extracting structured trading instructions from semi-structured Telegram messages.

PythonMQL5Time-Series AnalysisPattern Recognition
Intelligent Planning & Scheduling Platform

Intelligent Planning & Scheduling Platform

Centralized scheduling and communication platform integrating meeting coordination and workflow management with modular backend architecture.

ASP.NET CoreSQLKotlinC#
Investment Management System

Investment Management System

Financial portfolio management application supporting capital tracking, returns monitoring, and withdrawal analytics with performance visualization.

KotlinAndroid StudioREST APISQL

Get In Touch

Interested in simulation systems, financial technology, or energy optimization? Let's collaborate!

Send a Message

Email

farisshiku@gmail.com

Phone

+254 714366441

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Let's Build Something

I'm currently available for collaborations in:

Smart Grid Simulation
Algorithmic Trading
Energy Systems
Machine Learning
Available for freelance and collaboration

Faris Shikuku

Computational Systems and Software Developer specializing in simulation-driven modeling, optimization, and intelligent financial systems. Building innovative solutions at the intersection of physics and computer science.

Core Expertise

  • Smart Grid Optimization
  • Algorithmic Trading
  • Machine Learning
  • Financial Systems
  • Energy Simulation
  • Full-Stack Development
Nairobi, Kenya
+254 714366441
farisshiku@gmail.com

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