Engineeringpartnersforteamsthatcan'taffordunreliableplatforms.
We embed architecture, engineering, and operations disciplines so African organisations can launch and scale with clarity and accountability.
We partner with teams that need clarity before they need code.
Raven Tech Group is a Nairobi-based delivery collective built to help organisations modernise platforms, operate reliably, and scale without hidden surprises. We combine architecture sprints, embedded squads, and managed operations under one roof.
Founded
2024
Registered in Nairobi to serve organisations that depend on resilient digital infrastructure.
Headquarters
Westlands, Nairobi
Core team works in-person with partners across East and Central Africa and the Middle East for real-time collaboration.
Disciplines
Architecture · Engineering · Operations
Embedded squads aligning product strategy, delivery execution, and platform health.
Strategy, build, and run under one squad
We designed Raven around engagements that demand accountability from discovery through operations. Here’s what that looks like inside.
Strategy dives first
Every engagement starts with a structured immersion to surface constraints, co-define outcomes, and set the operating rhythm.
- 10–15 day architecture sprint
- Decision logs & risk mapping shared with leadership
- Target metrics defined before build begins
Build with shared rituals
The same squad that scoped the work designs, ships, and demos progress. We document as we go so nothing lives in one person’s head.
- Weekly cadence reviews and demos
- Automated testing, CI/CD, and observability as defaults
- Product owners invited into delivery channels
Operate and improve together
Runbooks, handover paths, and managed operations keep platforms steady. We stay on to iterate once the first release ships.
- Incident playbooks with clear escalation paths
- Reliability scorecards reviewed monthly
- Roadmap co-authored with client teams
Where we add the most value
Instead of long decks, we share this capability board before every engagement so teams know what to expect and when to call us in.
Engagement type
Platform modernisation
Objectives
Refactor or rebuild core systems to unlock product roadmap velocity.
Squad composition
Solution architect · Full-stack duo · Cloud engineer
When it signals a fit
Good fit when change requests move slowly because of legacy code or infrastructure risk.
Engagement type
Embedded delivery squad
Objectives
Spin up a multi-disciplinary pod that plugs into your workflows and ships alongside internal teams.
Squad composition
Product-minded tech lead · Engineers across frontend/backend · Delivery lead
When it signals a fit
Use when you need experienced hands without large consultancy overhead or one-off contractors.
Engagement type
Managed platform operations
Objectives
Stabilise infrastructure, security posture, and release cadence for live products.
Squad composition
Operations lead · SRE/DevOps engineer · Support rotation
When it signals a fit
Ideal when teams need uptime, incident response, and optimisation without building an in-house ops function.
A young company with a documented journey
These moments keep us honest about how far we’ve come and the work ahead. We share them with partners so you know exactly who you’re working with.
Raven Tech Group incorporates
Founding partners formalise the company in Nairobi with a mandate to serve regulated industries.
Pilot programmes underway
Architecture sprints and delivery pods supporting finance and public-institution teams in Kenya.
Scaling operating playbooks
Codifying reusable delivery frameworks, security baselines, and enablement for longer-term partners.
Why Raven was built and how we show up
I founded Raven because too many organisations had to pick between large consultancies that move slowly and ad-hoc contractors who disappear after launch. We built a firm that embeds with your team, keeps risks visible, and documents every decision along the way.
Our job is to make sure the systems you rely on stay reliable—from architecture sprints that surface constraints to day-to-day delivery and operations. Accountability is the through-line; you’ll always know who owns what and how the work is progressing.
Thank you for trusting us with the critical platforms your customers depend on.
- We step in only when we can stay accountable from strategy to operations.
- We hire for multidisciplinary squads—builders who document as they ship.
- We leave every engagement with playbooks your teams can keep using.
Victor Chumo
Founder & Managing Partner
Partners who extend our capability
We stay grounded by working with specialists who understand regulated environments, user experience, and compliance in the regions we serve.
Nairobi HQ
Westlands base for strategy workshops, design sprints, and in-person roadmap reviews.
Specialist partners
Compliance advisors, QA teams, and design studios across Kenya and Rwanda augment squads when needed.
Global network
Subject-matter experts in Europe and the Middle East available for short, high-impact engagements.
Tooling and operating principles
We tailor stacks to each client, but these are the non-negotiables we lean on to keep delivery predictable and secure.
Engineering & tooling
- TypeScript
- React & Next.js
- Node.js
- PostgreSQL
- GraphQL
- Docker
Delivery operations
- Notion workspaces
- Linear or Jira backlogs
- Automated CI/CD
- Quality gates & code reviews
Security & reliability
- Infrastructure-as-code
- Zero trust access policies
- Observability dashboards
- Incident response runbooks
Frequently asked, answered upfront
How do engagements typically start?
We run a 10-day architecture sprint to clarify scope, surface risks, and define measurable outcomes before build begins.
Do you outsource delivery?
Core squads are Raven employees. Specialists join transparently when compliance or niche expertise is required.
What industries do you focus on?
Finance, public institutions, and growth-stage SMEs where reliability, regulation, and scale intersect.
Where are your teams located?
Primary squad in Nairobi with collaborators across Africa and Europe for overlap coverage.
How do you report progress?
Weekly delivery reviews, shared dashboards, and decision logs ensure stakeholders see momentum and blockers in real time.
What happens after launch?
We stay on for managed operations, incident response, and roadmap acceleration based on agreed success metrics.
How do engagements typically start?
We run a 10-day architecture sprint to clarify scope, surface risks, and define measurable outcomes before build begins.
Do you outsource delivery?
Core squads are Raven employees. Specialists join transparently when compliance or niche expertise is required.
What industries do you focus on?
Finance, public institutions, and growth-stage SMEs where reliability, regulation, and scale intersect.
Where are your teams located?
Primary squad in Nairobi with collaborators across Africa and Europe for overlap coverage.
How do you report progress?
Weekly delivery reviews, shared dashboards, and decision logs ensure stakeholders see momentum and blockers in real time.
What happens after launch?
We stay on for managed operations, incident response, and roadmap acceleration based on agreed success metrics.
Can you work with existing teams?
Yes. We embed alongside internal engineering, product, and operations teams to share context and uplift capability.
How do you price engagements?
Based on squad composition and engagement length. We scope transparently after the architecture sprint.
Do you offer project-only work?
We favour partnerships where we can stay accountable beyond the first release, but we evaluate on a case-by-case basis.
What tooling do you integrate with?
We adapt to client workflows—whether you use Azure DevOps, Jira, or bespoke tooling—while recommending best practices.
How do you handle security reviews?
Threat models, secure SDLC checkpoints, and compliance documentation are baked into delivery cadences.
Can you support hybrid or on-prem infrastructure?
Yes, we design automation and observability that bridge cloud and on-prem environments where required.
Can you work with existing teams?
Yes. We embed alongside internal engineering, product, and operations teams to share context and uplift capability.
How do you price engagements?
Based on squad composition and engagement length. We scope transparently after the architecture sprint.
Do you offer project-only work?
We favour partnerships where we can stay accountable beyond the first release, but we evaluate on a case-by-case basis.
What tooling do you integrate with?
We adapt to client workflows—whether you use Azure DevOps, Jira, or bespoke tooling—while recommending best practices.
How do you handle security reviews?
Threat models, secure SDLC checkpoints, and compliance documentation are baked into delivery cadences.
Can you support hybrid or on-prem infrastructure?
Yes, we design automation and observability that bridge cloud and on-prem environments where required.
What is your response time for support?
Active engagements have sub-24-hour response targets with clear escalation paths for critical issues.
How do you ensure knowledge transfer?
Documentation, pairing, and recorded walkthroughs are mandatory so internal teams can operate confidently.
Do you help with hiring or upskilling?
We co-create capability plans, mentor internal teams, and assist with interviewing when engagements require it.
What does success look like to you?
Platforms that your team can evolve without us, with reliability scores and delivery cadence improving month over month.
What is your response time for support?
Active engagements have sub-24-hour response targets with clear escalation paths for critical issues.
How do you ensure knowledge transfer?
Documentation, pairing, and recorded walkthroughs are mandatory so internal teams can operate confidently.
Do you help with hiring or upskilling?
We co-create capability plans, mentor internal teams, and assist with interviewing when engagements require it.
What does success look like to you?
Platforms that your team can evolve without us, with reliability scores and delivery cadence improving month over month.
Let’s explore whether an embedded Raven squad is the right fit.
Share where your platform or roadmap needs reinforcement and we’ll map out a sprint-by-sprint plan with clear measures of success.