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Stephen Macharia
@stephen-macharia
Software Engineer | FHIR & Digital Health Implementer | Building scalable health systems for Kenya and East Africa.
KenyaJoined June 2025
About
I'm a software engineer and digital health implementer working at the intersection of open standards, MedbyTech innovation, and real-world care delivery. I specialize in HL7 FHIR, HL7 v2, DICOM, MirthConnect, and EMR systems like OpenEMR, tailoring them to meet the practical needs of healthcare environments across Kenya and East Africa. My work spans medical imaging integration, system interoperability, and the development of scalable, standards-compliant health IT solutions—including the Oncology Implementation Guide for Kenya. I write about MedbyTech, EMR customization, health data exchange, and designing digital systems that are both technically robust and human-centered.
Available for
I am available for consulting and implementation projects focused on digital health systems in Kenya and East Africa, with a core emphasis on Medby Tech—developing medical systems that bridge clinical care, technology, and public health outcomes. I specialize in EMR customization (including OpenEMR), FHIR, HL7 v2, DICOM, and MirthConnect, offering deep expertise in building interoperable, standards-based health infrastructure tailored to regional needs. I’m open to collaborations with health programs, Medby Te.