Nairobi, Kenya
Allan K. Koech, HSC
C++ Software and Systems Engineer | Developer Advocate @ Autodesk
I build across embedded, desktop, and cloud; from Qt/Slint UIs and 3ds Max plugins to backend services and LLM-powered tools. Open to interesting full-time, part-time, and freelance work.
About
I build across embedded, desktop, and cloud; from Qt/Slint UIs and 3ds Max plugins to backend services and LLM-powered tools. Open to interesting full-time, part-time, and freelance work.
Featured Projects
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MantisBase
liveLightning-fast Backend-as-a-Service in C++: one binary, a full backend anywhere: auto REST APIs, auth, realtime, and an admin dashboard.
maxsdkcli
in-progressA Rust CLI that scaffolds 3ds Max plugin projects for C++, C#, Python, and Rust — pick a language, get a build-ready plugin skeleton.
Salama POS
liveA cross-platform point-of-sale and inventory system for shops and restaurants — sales, invoices, payments, and stock in one desktop app.
Digisto POS
in-progressA modern POS and inventory platform built with Qt 6 and PocketBase - a clean cashier and admin experience for running a business.
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Experience
Sept 2022 - Present
Developer Advocate Engineer
Developer advocacy for 3ds Max and Media & Entertainment products. Author of 8+ Autodesk Developer Blog articles, Smart Living Conference 2025, Autodesk University 2025, and IEEE EPS Summer School.
Jan 2022 - Sept 2022
Professional Freelance Developer
Upwork
Delivered unique software solutions for clients across desktop, embedded, and mobile domains. Managed full project lifecycles independently from scoping and architecture to delivery and support.
Aug 2020 - Sept 2022
Chief Innovation Officer
The AFECS Ltd.
Led technology strategy and product innovation at AFECS, driving the company's engineering direction from concept through delivery. Owned the full product lifecycle, from client requirements to shipped software, across desktop, embedded, and IoT domains.
Feb 2022 - June 2022
Research Assistant & Data Analyst (Contract)
Field research and data engineering for a hospital equipment study across Kenyan health facilities. Developed data collection tools, conducted field surveys, and performed data analysis to support research findings.
Mar 2020 - Sept 2021
Head of Engineering Team - TIBAVENT Ventilator Project
Led the electrical and software team behind TIBAVENT; Kenya's first locally designed and built mechanical ventilator, developed as a national COVID-19 response effort.
Recent Work
Latest activity from my GitHub.