E-Commerce & Logistics2023 — 2024
Nyumbani Eatz
Regional Restaurant Ordering & Last-Mile Delivery Platform
Role & Responsibility:Product Engineer & Co-Founder
Primary Metrics:Real-Time Rider Dispatch • Sub-second Menu Updates • Integrated Mobile Checkout
Problem Context & Objectives
Regional urban centers outside Nairobi lacked dedicated food delivery platforms tailored to local merchant needs and low-latency mobile connectivity.
Architectural Highlights & Systems Engineering
- Pattern 1
WebSocket Live Dispatch: Real-time bidirection notification layer connecting kitchen display systems directly with rider mobile apps.
- Pattern 2
Localized Maps Optimization: Geo-boundary delivery pricing engine dynamically calculating delivery fees based on Kisii urban grid zones.
- Pattern 3
Progressive Mobile UI: Mobile-first web interface designed for instant rendering over 3G mobile networks.
Technology Stack
ReactNode.jsExpressMongoDBWebSocketsTailwind CSS
Compliance Standards
- PCI-DSS Standard for Payment Data
Measurable Outcomes & Impact
- Outcome #1Successfully onboarded top regional restaurants in Kisii town.
- Outcome #2Demonstrated high order retention and sub-30 minute average delivery fulfillment.