Lemayian Nakolah
<Software Craftsman/>
Building reliable systems. Automating everything. Teaching by doing.
About
Hi, I'm Lemmah — that's what my friends call me, and you're welcome to do the same.
I'm a Software Craftsman with a passion for building reliable, scalable systems that solve real-world problems. My work lives at the intersection of software engineering, infrastructure automation, and developer experience.
Rooted in DevOps principles, I focus on designing streamlined workflows that help teams deliver value consistently and efficiently. I believe in the power of automation to eliminate toil and in building systems that scale gracefully — with clarity, not complexity.
When I'm not deep in code or architecture, you'll find me mentoring, advising, or keynoting within the African tech ecosystem. I'm committed to sharing knowledge and helping shape the next generation of technology leaders.
Now
Engineering resilient platforms with amazing people at ZenBusiness, advising on technical strategy at Kupa Global, and distilling hard-earned lessons on focus, systems thinking, and developer excellence.
Last updated: May 2025
Principles
Tools are temporary. Craftsmanship is forever.
Technologies come and go, but the principles of quality, reliability, and intentional design remain timeless.
Automate everything that should be automated.
Humans should focus on creative work. Let machines handle the repetitive tasks.
Think systems, not silos.
The most interesting problems exist at the boundaries between specializations.