Denis M. Email & Phone Number

Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

At Safaricom PLC I am a product manager responsible for two product roles: Cloud Computing and Digital Capabilities. Safaricom PLC is responsible for pioneering mobile money in Kenya through it's flagship product, MPesa.In Safaricom, cloud computing encompasses Safaricom’ s own private cloud, Microsoft Azure,MS Modern Workplace, Google Cloud, Google Workspace, Huawei Cloud and AWS. Digital Capabilities on the other hand involves custom bespoke solutions/ custom software builds for our clientele.From a market perspective, solutions under my purview are sold to both upmarket and down-market segments. I therefore have to have a strategy in place for each.

At a high level, as a product manager at Telkom am tasked with:* Identifying the customer need and the larger business objectives that a product/feature will fulfill, and* Articulating what success looks like for the product and rallying different teams to turn the vision into reality.

QodeIQ Labs, the trading arm of 369 Ventures, Inc. is a nimble technology startup formed to champion scalable technology Solutions that are a fit for contemporary African challenges. Our flagship product, venue369 was shortlisted as a finalist for the Afro-Asia Fintech Festival whose theme was: Harnessing Fin-tech in addressing COVID-19 effects on healthcare, digital payments, and economic recovery.My key achievements in this startup include:* Rallying the team around a great business idea* Follow through and assigning roles to each team member* Leading the team to adopt agile practices by chairing a daily stand-up and keeping track of our product backlog* Developing a working prototype* Pitching our startup idea at the Afro-Asia Fin-tech festival which saw us become finalists* Leading business development efforts and helping the company acquire our first paying clients

Nairobi, Kenya

We are Systems Developers & Business Intelligence specialists simply making executive and top-level management smarter and more efficient.Some of our solutions include:EpesiCloud-https://epesicloud.com/LipaExpress-https://lipaexpress.co.ke/DIY Store for a leading wholesale goods distributor: https://adstore.co.keCompany website: https://scopicafrica.com

IT Portfolio and Project ManagementIT Sourcing Advisory(System selection and implementation)IT Security IT Strategy DevelopmentProducts & Innovation

Kenya

IT audit at Victoria Commercial Bank and Credit Bank Ltd.

Systems development-Web applications and api's-Hybrid mobile application development

Nairobi

In order to support Britam's business vision, the management of Britam Holdings Ltd sought PwC’s assistance to carry out an assessment of their IT function and develop a strategy based on building on their strengths while finding solutions for the gaps and areas of improvement identified.The IT strategy and Enterprise architecture called for a refresh of Britam's IT environment including an overhaul of its IT infrastructure and implementation of new business systems.Following this outcome, we were subsequently engaged to setup a Program management office to oversee the transformation program.Notable achievements in the project were:• Rallying all work streams to work towards a common goal• Consistently providing program updates to management and senior leadership at Britam• Managing scope and prioritizing activities to ensure team effectiveness• Leading daily stand –up meetings to take stock of the hits and misses• Delivered above the client's expectations and awarded follow on work.

Nairobi

The broad objective of this consultancy was to assess the level of performance of the selected Counties based on the county integrated development plans for 2013-17. With reference to the County Integrated Development Plans, Fiscal strategy documents, all sectoral government policies both national and county, M&E plans and all other relevant county and national documents, the consultancy undertook a thorough qualitative and quantitative assessment of the development plans and implementation reports of all sectors. The consultancy was aimed at assessing the impact of county activities at end-term of the CIDP 2013-17, including an objective assessment of the performance of the indicators at the goal, outcome and output levels.I was responsible for Makueni, Meru and Turkana counties. During the assignment, I worked as an enumerator responsible for obtaining information pertaining to :• Adequacy of staffing levels to achieve county objectives• Impact of political meddling in the execution of county projects• Level of public participation in the prioritization of county projects and initiatives• Mechanisms in place to tackle project risks and issues during execution• The impact county projects and initiatives have had on the livelihoods of locals from economic and social perspectivesAs an analyst, in accordance with international best practice, I used criteria of 5 principles to guide the evaluation process. These principles include; relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and strategic alignment. Upon reviewing each county’s plans, budget and fiscal strategy documents, I developed a report on each county’s development record and the impact that the devolved units have had on citizens in their first term, lessons learnt and the way forward for devolution to achieve the desired results.

Kenya Bankers Association/Ipsl13Th Floor/7Th Floor International House

KBA tasked us with managing the project for the implementation of the first African Banking Payments Ecosystem that allows for real time transaction processing across all banks and deposit taking institutions accounts in Kenya. The project-involved installation of a new payments transactions switch system that would act as a gateway for the exchange of real time transactions across all KBA member institutions.In setting us up for success, I :• Visited all bank teams to pitch the project(43 in total)• Worked as the technical lead in ideation and implementation stages with each of the bank teams• Followed up with each institution on a daily basis to track progress and mitigate emerging risks and issues• Arranged and led UAT sessions with 30 bank teams• Took part in customer journey development and refinement• Ensured all stakeholders were well informed and presented necessary information for decision making throughout the projectBecause of our efficiencies during planning and execution project phases, KBA noted a remarkable improvement in terms of the time taken to on-board banks from the earlier Cheque Truncation Project (CTS) also carried out by the Kenya Bankers Association.Pesa-Link has since transacted Billions of shillings and am proud to have been part of the landmark project.

Kenya

The KDIC engaged us to work closely with their staff and selected vendors of ICT systems through a transparent tendering process to review the existing business processes, develop systems specification documentation and guide them in the implementation of an integrated ICT solution to manage their business activities, which included:• Fund management• Operations• HR• Research• Finance and LiquidationDuring this assignment, I was responsible for the following:• Business Process Review and mapping• Conducting user department interviews to elicit system user requirements (both functional requirements and non-functional requirements• Systems requirements definition• Tender documents preparation• Provided guidance to the tender evaluation committee over tender evaluationProvided guidance over systems selection• Provided technical advisory over implementation of the selected solution(s)In setting us up for success, I ensured we had a good grasp of KDIC’s business operations before embarking on systems requirements definition. This ensured we helped them acquire a system that fit their needs and not a system they would have to adapt to/ make compromises because of missing system features.

Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

*Worked as part of a team of 3 tasked with the design, development and commissioning of a warehouse management system for the company's Safe Box project.*Collaborated on all stages of systems development lifecycle, from requirement gathering to production releases.

Data Cleanup and analytics

Worked as part of a team that migrated data center and setup new ICT infrastructure when the office moved from Spring Valley to the UN Complex during this period. Other roles assigned were:* Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers and scanners* Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks* Responding in a timely manner to service issues and requests* Providing technical support across the company* Setting up accounts for new users* Repairing and replacing equipment as necessary

Bachelor’S Degree, Bsc In Informatics & Computer Science

Software Engineering, Server Administration, Database Management & Networking

Certified Ethical Hacker V10, Computer Science, Merit

Certificate, Scrum Framework, A

Acca Parts F1-F6, Accounting And Business/Management, A

Kcse, Electricity, A-

Activities and Societies: Asst.Env Captain, School Captain