Hello, I'm Edgar
I build systems that work well,
scale reliably, and last
Software engineer and founder with 14 years of experience solving complex problems and turning them into scalable, long lasting systems through practical, solution first engineering.
A bit about me
I am a Kenyan born, Münster based software engineer and founder who focuses on solving complex technical problems and building systems that last.
Over the past 14 years, I have worked on high stakes systems where reliability, scale, and clarity matter. These experiences shaped how I think about engineering. Good systems come from understanding the problem deeply, making deliberate trade offs, and prioritising outcomes over noise.
I founded Tinker as a software first company and continue to grow it as a long term technical partner to founders. Through Tinker, I help teams reduce technical risk, design scalable systems, and turn complex ideas into products that can support real growth.
At a glance
How I work
Principles that guide how I approach problems and build systems.
Problem First
I focus on solving the right problem before choosing the solution.
Simple & Well Designed
I prefer simple, well designed systems over clever ones.
Scale with Clarity
I design for scale, but optimise for clarity and reliability.
Long Term Partnership
I work closely with founders and teams to reduce risk and enable long term growth.
Tinker
Tinker is a software first company I founded over 10 years ago and continue to lead today. It operates as a long term technical partner to founders building complex products.
We work with teams that need clarity, strong technical leadership, and systems that can scale reliably. Tinker has grown into a distributed team of experienced engineers and designers and operates across East Africa and the United States.
Our focus is not delivery for delivery's sake. We lead with the problem, design for outcomes, and build systems that support long term success.
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I work with founders who need more than execution. They need someone who can navigate ambiguity, make sound technical decisions, and design systems that support long term success.
If you're facing complex technical problems and want a partner who leads with judgment, not just tools, reach out.