Brian Ochan

I'm a software engineer by trade and a builder by instinct. I’ve spent over a decade working on web systems at scale, mostly trying to make complex things feel simple and humane.

Selected writing

• Building Software for People Who Don’t Complain

Silence is often mistaken for success. In reality, it can be a signal of power, fear, or adaptation.

Professional Work

• Senior Software Engineer at Inter IKEA working on the Kitchen Planner. (current)
• Senior Frontend Software Engineer - Tretton37
• Senior Frontend Software Engineer - Axis Communications
• Technical Lead - Outbox Hub
• Assistant Manager, Business Technology Services - PwC Africa

Personal Projects

• Paachu

An all-in-one digital platform that helps landlords and tenants build professional, transparent, and trustworthy rental relationships.

• Wengi Digital

A software studio that builds high-quality digital products while creating real economic opportunities for underrepresented engineering talent.