The Architect of Intent.
I'm Yussuf Hersi — an Intelligence Orchestrator and AI Engineer dedicated to closing the gap between static code and dynamic reasoning.
My work centers on Agentic Systems: software that doesn't just process data, but executes intent. By blending traditional software architecture with advanced cognitive modeling, I build platforms like ContextBytes that help people master complex information landscapes.
I've spent years architecting distributed systems at scale, and I'm now applying those principles to the "Intelligence Layer" of the modern stack.
Technical Philosophy
My approach to building cognitive internal systems for 2026.
Agentic Orchestration
Building autonomous loops that don't just follow instructions, but reason through complex multi-step goals.
Cognitive Memory
Implementing GraphRAG and vector-graph hybrids to give AI systems persistent, meaningful context.
Production RAG
Solving the 'last mile' problem of AI: making LLM outputs reliable, grounded, and contextually aware.
Edge Intelligence
Optimizing inference for speed and cost without sacrificing the reasoning capabilities of the model.
Mission Trajectory
Pivoted to AI Engineering
Full immersion into Intelligence Orchestration, working on agentic systems that leverage longitudinal memory and hybrid retrieval.
Founded ContextBytes
Launched flagship AI project focused on cognitive architecture for long-form media processing and knowledge synthesis.
Founded Pesastream
Launched a fintech SaaS company simplifying African payments through Mpesa integrations and transparent APIs.
Software Engineer at Mursal Technologies
Architected backend systems and developer tools, specializing in distributed systems and scalable microservices.
Stack Initialization
Cognitive Engines
Foundational Stack
Resume / CV
Looking for a detailed breakdown of my technical experience and past projects? Download the latest version of my CV below.
Updated: Jan 2026
Ready to Orchestrate?
I'm currently opening bandwidth for selected AI Engineering partnerships. Whether you're moving from POC to production or architecting a new cognitive layer, let's sync.