INTRODUCTION
Greetings from the
Founder & CEO, Melbur Co. Ltd.
My name is Benson Muya, a Software Engineer, Full-Stack Developer, Digital Media and Product Development Specialist, Web & Brand Strategist, and the Founder and CEO of Melbur Company Limited. At Melbur, we build scalable cloud software and digital platforms, developing products from our own operational needs and validating them in real business environments before commercialising them.
10+
Years of
Experience
82+
projects completed for
clients in 8 countries
About Me
Inspired to Design,
Designing to Inspire
Technology has shaped every stage of my professional journey. Over the past decade, I have worked across digital innovation, software engineering, website development, IT infrastructure and brand building, while developing software, digital platforms and technology-driven businesses that solve real operational challenges. My work combines software engineering, entrepreneurship and strategic leadership, with a strong commitment to leveraging technology to create practical value for businesses and communities.
Resume
Professional Experience
Freelance Work
IT and Digital Operations Manager
Alba Nuts Co. Ltd
Digital and Communications Lead (Volunteer)
Hearts of Green Organisation
Founder & CEO
Melbur Ventures (now Melbur Company Limited from July 2026)
Education
Education & Profesional Certifications
Bachelors of Laws (LLB)
Mount Kenya University
Diploma in Information Technology Support
Computer Maintenance and PC Building
Introduction to Computer Hardware and Software;
Alison
Software Engineering with a Specialization in Front-End
Professional Development Skills for the Digital Age
Foundations of Entrepreneurship (in progress)
Fundamentals of Data Science in Precision Medicine and Cloud Computing (with Stanford Data Ocean) (in progress)
ALX Africa
Awards
Recognition & Awards
Peer Health Education Training
Ministry of Health (Kenya); Engage; EDC
The Gold Standard
The President’s Award – Kenya; The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Kenya
Certificate of Appreciation
Hearts of Green Organisation
Benson Muya - Person of the Year
Digitally Fit Awards (nomination; 11th Edition)
Melbur Studios - Top Digital Communications & Technology Brand (Gold Award)
Digitally Fit Awards (Kenya Edition; October 2025)
Melbur Studios - Top Digital Communications & Technology Brand (Gold Award)
Digitally Fit Awards (East Africa Edition; Kampala, Uganda; December 2025)
Melbur Foods - Top Health Foods Brand (Gold Award)
Digitally Fit Awards (East Africa Edition; Kampala, Uganda; December 2025)
Benson Muya - Top CEOs Leading IT Firms
Digitally Fit Awards (Nairobi, Kenya; to be awarded on August 28)
Melbur Studios - Top Digital Communications & Technology brand
Digitally Fit Awards (Nairobi, Kenya; to be awarded on August 28)
Melbur Foods - Top Health Foods brand
Digitally Fit Awards (Nairobi, Kenya; to be awarded on August 28)
Specialization
My Skills
Technical and IT Skills
Web Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript); IT Infrastructure and Support; Hardware and Software Troubleshooting; WordPress, VPS Hosting, GitHub and Version Control
Development
Graphic Design (Adobe Creative Suite, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite); Branding and Visual Identity; Multimedia Content Creation; UI/UX Design; Responsive Design
Marketing and Platforms
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO); Digital Marketing Strategy; Social Media Management; E-commerce Integration and Strategy; Customer Engagement Analytics
Project and People Skills
Project Management; Content Creation, Writing and Blogging; Customer Engagement Core Competencies: Problem Solving; Adaptability; Strategic Thinking; Team Leadership; Time Management
Leadership, Communication and Initiative
Founded and scaled two businesses; Led cross-functional team across creative, tech and operations; Designed internal and external communications for NGOs and businesses
