Systems that don’t talk to each other
Legacy platforms, payments, spreadsheets and SaaS tools, connected through APIs and integrations instead of manual handoffs.
See integration workYour systems should work as one.
We connect legacy platforms, payments and operations, so there is less manual work, fewer handoffs, and systems that hold up under load.
The team behindTinker PaymentsTinker RelayTalon HR
Selected client work
- GA Insurance
- Cold Stone
- Domino’s
- Nuria
- Kopacent
- Elimisha
- JCAM
- Kibo Capital
- Silafrica
- Sprout Kenya
Services
Three problems we solve.
Engineering, design and growth expertise, organised around the problem your business needs to solve.
Products that stall after launch
A focused first release, then the testing, hosting and support that keep it improving once real users arrive.
See launch supportAI that can’t reach your data
Agent-ready interfaces to your systems, built on the same MCP work we shipped for Talon, so automation has something to use.
See the Talon projectAlso part of a launch:Product Planning & Experience DesignBranding & IdentityDigital Marketing & GrowthPhotography & VideographyE-commerce Production Services
Built by product owners
We run our own products, so we know what breaks after launch.
Payments, operations and hiring software that we build, operate and depend on every day. Your project is built the same way.
Tinker Payments
Payment routing, provider failover and reconciliation in one platform.
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Tinker Relay
The operations system that runs Tinker: CRM, delivery, finance and client collaboration in one place.
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Talon HR
Hiring software with a production MCP server, so AI agents can work inside real hiring workflows.
Explore the projectRelevant work
Complex challenges. Working products.
Explore a selection of our projects and the business problems, systems, and product decisions behind them.
GA Insurance
Bringing insurance journeys online
Digital purchasing and policy workflows connected to existing insurance operations.
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Nuria
Connecting sellers, payments, and delivery
A marketplace bringing vendor operations and the buying journey into one product.
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Nairobi Fashion Hub
A shared home for creative talent
Professional discovery, networking, and opportunities in one community platform.
Explore the projectClient voices
What Clients Say
Tinker transformed our digital presence completely. Their team understood our vision and delivered beyond our expectations. Highly recommend!
CEO, Nuria
Professional, creative, and results-driven. Tinker helped us launch our app on time and within budget. They're now our go-to digital partner.
Co-founder, Kopacent
Who we help
The right support for your next stage.
For Enterprises
Modernise without ripping out what works.
We integrate with your legacy systems instead of replacing them, and plan the change with your business and technology teams around the way you operate.
For EnterprisesFor Startups
A production-ready first version, on infrastructure we already run.
Define what matters, launch a focused first release and learn from real users. Payments, hosting and operations tooling come from products we run ourselves.
For StartupsHow We Partner
A clear way to work together.
Start with a clear plan, bring a project to life, or work with us over time. We agree what needs doing, who is responsible and how we will keep you informed.
Project planning
Clarify the problem, users, constraints, and priorities. Leave with a defined direction and a plan for delivery.
Product delivery
Bring strategy, design, engineering, and testing together around agreed milestones, demos, and launch preparation.
A team that works with yours
Add product, design and development skills to your team, working from the same priorities.
Support & improvement
Keep your software working well after launch, with agreed support, maintenance and improvements.
A practical first step
Free systems review
Share your website, product or the tools your team works in. Within five business days you get a clear map of where your systems are likely breaking and what to connect first.
Request my free review- A one-page map of your current systems, the likely gaps between them, and what your AI can and cannot reach
- The three integrations most likely to save time or money, with rough cost and timeline ranges
- A 20-minute recorded walkthrough of the findings
Leadership
Meet the people you will work with
Our leadership and specialists connect business priorities with product, design, engineering, and operations.
Meet our teamOscar AlochiChief Executive Officer
Edgar AlochiChief Technology Officer
Antony AminoChief Creative Officer
Before we begin
Where is Tinker based, and who do we contract with?
Tinker Digital is a US-registered company with contracts under US law. The engineering, design and delivery team works from Nairobi, Kenya. You get one agreement and one accountable team.
How do time zones work?
Nairobi is UTC+3, which gives a shared working window with Europe all day and with the US East Coast every morning. Engagements run on written daily updates and a scheduled weekly demo, so progress never depends on overlap.
Can you work with our existing team?
Yes. We can work alongside your product, engineering, and business teams. Discovery establishes responsibilities, communication, and the capabilities needed.
How are cost and timing agreed?
We first review the problem, constraints, and scope. The proposal sets out delivery milestones and commercial terms. Changes are reviewed for their effect on time and cost.
Who owns the work?
Ownership, access to repositories and infrastructure, third-party licences, and handover are addressed in the engagement agreement before work starts.
What happens after launch?
We can plan ongoing maintenance and improvements. Support hours, incident escalation, and service commitments are agreed for the specific engagement.
Thinking behind the work
Explore our approach to product, engineering, and design decisions before planning your next investment.
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Which of your systems don’t talk to each other?
Bring the systems, bottlenecks and goals you want to discuss. We will help identify a practical first step.