June 4, 2014 — REFUNITE is pleased to announce the hiring of Software Developer Reuben Paul Wafula and Machine Learning Expert Laban Mwangi. Both new members of our team will join our Kenya-based staff at our offices at 88Mph. They bring to the table impressive educational, professional, and personal backgrounds, along with the enthusiasm and dedication that makes our staff so effective.

Meet Laban – The Trance Music Gamer

Laban worked “in a previous life” as a systems engineer for the Amazon Web Services Development Centre in Cape Town, South Africa. He’s also had experience working with Internet, mobile, and software companies and he is excited to harness his varied skill set to help refugees find their loved ones. When he isn’t busy with computer networking, Laban enjoys science fiction, trance music, and board games. He has high hopes for REFUNITE and says, “I look forward to being part of a team that does such great work!”

Meet Reuben – The Code Bender

Software Developer Reuben Paul Wafula completed his undergraduate degree at Nairobi’s Kenyatta University in 2009 and is currently pursuing his MS in Computer Science at Nairobi University. Reuben describes himself as a “code bender,” and has been active in software development since 2009. Devoted husband and father of two, Reuben likes to make a little time every now and then to catch a few soccer games.

Welcome to the team, Reuben and Laban! 

CONTACT

Carolyn Nash, Communications Coordinator for REFUNITE (cn@refunite.org)