1. Research and development2. Leadership - Team lead in a group of multi-national developers and engineers 3. Implementation - Actively involved in design, development, testing and deployment of financial solutions across Latin America, Africa and Middle East.

Designing, developing, testing, deploying and maintaining financial software solutions.

On this role, I was involed with initiation,design and implementation of high level system integrations. This ranges from requirements gathering risk analysis,system design,implementation,SIT, UAT and Production Deployment. It required day to day coordination with various teams such as - business analysts, system analysts, Software Developers, project managers, vendors,firewall and business owners. In addition, I provided level 3 technical support for telco and mobile banking… Show more On this role, I was involed with initiation,design and implementation of high level system integrations. This ranges from requirements gathering risk analysis,system design,implementation,SIT, UAT and Production Deployment. It required day to day coordination with various teams such as - business analysts, system analysts, Software Developers, project managers, vendors,firewall and business owners. In addition, I provided level 3 technical support for telco and mobile banking related incidents.Roles:•Overseeing the conduction of high level system integration tests•Pro-actively involved in design, testing and deployment of Equitel Mobile banking services.•Value added services (VAS) design and integrations into the Equitel SMSC and USSD gateways•Preparation of Project Initiation Document during project initiation•Preparation of detailed requirements gathering documentation for project discovery•Implementation of new features and services on the Equitel Sim Tool Kit (STK).•Design and integrations of mobile financial platform to other systems e.g. core banking, credit scoring engines, card management system, loan originating systems etc.•Telco specialist - SMSC, USSD, HLR, Billing, SS7, rating, GSM,LTE•Identifying opportunities to leverage on the available channels to deliver competitive payment solutions and advising the business team accordingly.•Design and implementation of application level security for the mobile and online payment systems, SMS, USSD and OTA platforms.•providing Level 3 technical support for Telco, Mobile banking and VAS services•Vendor management to ensure solutions delivery within stipulated framework Show less

(Schlumberger is the world’s leading supplier of technology, integrated and information solutions to customers working in the oil and gas industry worldwide.) This role mainly consisted of application and system analysis and support. Key Roles:• Performs analysis of user needs, documentation of requirements, and translation into proper system requirement specifications.• Automation of complex, manual and error-prone processes to achieve cost avoidance and savings… Show more (Schlumberger is the world’s leading supplier of technology, integrated and information solutions to customers working in the oil and gas industry worldwide.) This role mainly consisted of application and system analysis and support. Key Roles:• Performs analysis of user needs, documentation of requirements, and translation into proper system requirement specifications.• Automation of complex, manual and error-prone processes to achieve cost avoidance and savings. • Maintains a strong working knowledge of system interaction to ensure success in overall architectural solution.• Work with software developers to support design and development as required.• Test all new feature releases and upgrades.• Co-ordinate deployments with other technical team• Perform router, switch and server configurations.• Regular reporting on project status, KPIs, system performance, etc.• Working with vendors to design and setup network and system in new office locations.• Providing level 2 technical support on a wide array of incidents.• Working with vendors to design and setup network in new field locations. • Providing level 2 technical support • Manage and maintain servers and data center equipment in several locations. Show less

(Schlumberger is the world’s leading supplier of technology, integrated and information solutions to customers working in the oil and gas industry worldwide.) I was mainly involved with providing technical support and set-up of IT infrastructure and IT related Projects in East Africa offices and remote field locations in collaboration with vendors and a robust Global team. The role was majorly challenging due to nature of business and clients such as Tullow Oil.Key… Show more (Schlumberger is the world’s leading supplier of technology, integrated and information solutions to customers working in the oil and gas industry worldwide.) I was mainly involved with providing technical support and set-up of IT infrastructure and IT related Projects in East Africa offices and remote field locations in collaboration with vendors and a robust Global team. The role was majorly challenging due to nature of business and clients such as Tullow Oil.Key roles:•Initiating and managing client connectivity projects both onshore and offshore.•Infrastructure setup – Servers, firewalls, routers, switches, VSATs, printers etc. •Deploying Schlumberger’s Wellsite LAN Standard kits (both wired and wireless)•Coordinating with 3rd party satellite vendors for installations.•Design and implementation of efficient LANs, WANs, network segments.•Implement system and server level administration.•IP Telephony, VoIP set-up and deployment •Network set-up in new offices e.g. selection of access points, routers, switches etc. •Provide second-line investigation and diagnosis for application, Active directory, and server and network incidents.•Liaising with Internet and satellite service providers for installations. •Escalate unresolved incidents/service requests within agreed time-scales•Performs IMAC (Install, Move, Add and Change)•Performs staging of PCs Show less

I was mainly involved with design and development of an award winning android based mobile application targeted at reducing mortality rate in sub-Saharan Africa. Key roles:• Building advanced mobile application features.• Make use of agile tools such as scrum and jira to improve efficiency. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define new features.• Executing integrations. • Executing testing requirements.• Work on bug fixing and improving application… Show more I was mainly involved with design and development of an award winning android based mobile application targeted at reducing mortality rate in sub-Saharan Africa. Key roles:• Building advanced mobile application features.• Make use of agile tools such as scrum and jira to improve efficiency. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define new features.• Executing integrations. • Executing testing requirements.• Work on bug fixing and improving application performance.• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development Show less

Boresha Sacco is one of the leading providers of financial services in Kenya. During this period, I was mainly involved with providing network and infrastructure support to a group of more than 15 branches spread across several regions in Kenya. Key Roles:• Handling mobile banking user incidents from across eight branches • Handle basic router, switch and firewall configurations. • Maintaining IT Asset inventory • Prepare functional analysis of system and network… Show more Boresha Sacco is one of the leading providers of financial services in Kenya. During this period, I was mainly involved with providing network and infrastructure support to a group of more than 15 branches spread across several regions in Kenya. Key Roles:• Handling mobile banking user incidents from across eight branches • Handle basic router, switch and firewall configurations. • Maintaining IT Asset inventory • Prepare functional analysis of system and network design.• Translating departmental requirements into hardware specifications.• Performing network design data entry and cleanup tasks. • Performing project planning focusing on the ability to develop logical plans to solve problems based on requirements.• Providing customer support of user's questions.• Develop and deployment of software and network scripts. Show less

I was mainly involved with providing technical support on a variety of banking applications across various channels. I was also instrumental in the set-up of more branches as the organization spread it's footprint across more regions in Kenya. Key roles:• Providing incident resolution to customer incidents.• Deployment of new features and bug fixes. • Supporting mobile banking channels, loan processing and disbursement systems.• Carrying out data backup. • Ensures… Show more I was mainly involved with providing technical support on a variety of banking applications across various channels. I was also instrumental in the set-up of more branches as the organization spread it's footprint across more regions in Kenya. Key roles:• Providing incident resolution to customer incidents.• Deployment of new features and bug fixes. • Supporting mobile banking channels, loan processing and disbursement systems.• Carrying out data backup. • Ensures tickets are updated at all times until issues are resolved.• Performs IMAC (Install, Move, Add and Change)• Conducts hardware and software maintenance and support• Troubleshoots and resolves PC incident• Basic network troubleshooting. Show less