• Kenyan tech entrepreneur Timothy Ndung’u’s company, Geviton, develops IoT-based hardware solutions to monitor and optimize industrial equipment operations.
• Geviton solutions enable remote monitoring, energy management, and real-time tracking of technical and environmental parameters, reducing downtime and operational costs.
• Founded in 2018, Geviton supports multiple sectors while promoting environmentally responsible practices and data-driven decision-making.

Kenyan electronics engineer and entrepreneur Timothy Ndung’u is transforming how organizations track and manage industrial equipment through the Internet of Things (IoT). He co-founded Geviton in 2018 with Felix Omwansa and Rose Kubai, aiming to shape the future with hardware solutions that optimize operations and sustainability.

Geviton designs durable hardware solutions that improve data utilization across industries. The company helps organizations enhance operational efficiency while promoting environmentally responsible practices. Ndung’u’s approach positions data as a lever for performance and strategic decision-making.

Geviton provides solutions that connect equipment, deliver real-time operational insights, and support informed decision-making. The company highlights several key applications:

• Remote monitoring and control: Clients access real-time industrial equipment data, reducing downtime and operational disruptions.
• Energy management: Organizations track energy usage, optimize consumption, cut costs, and reduce environmental impact.
• Environmental and technical tracking: Wireless sensor networks allow organizations to monitor environmental and operational parameters. The systems are scalable, easy to deploy, and require minimal maintenance.

Ndung’u earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronic engineering from the Technical University of Kenya in 2014. He began his career the same year as a product design engineer at Evolva Solutions, a Kenyan technology firm. In 2016, he joined Avery East Africa as an electrical design and automation consultant, focusing on scales manufacturing, maintenance, and repair. From 2018 to 2022, he served as head of hardware engineering at Megadodo Simulation Games, a virtual reality multiplayer gaming company.

Melchior Koba