Chief Operating Officer at Aptic Financial Group: Leading innovation and development of digital technology, overseeing product development, process optimization, technology integration, and people management to drive growth and scalability.In my role as COO at Aptic Financial Group, I am responsible for:Leading Innovation & Development of Digital Technology: Spearheading the creation and implementation of cutting-edge digital solutions to enhance our financial services and improve customer experiences.Product Development: Leading the design and implementation of innovative financial solutions tailored to SME needs, ensuring our products remain competitive and customer-centric.Process Optimization: Streamlining and improving operational processes to enhance efficiency and service delivery, ensuring a seamless experience for our clients.Technology Integration: Overseeing the integration and management of advanced technological systems to support our operations, including Banking Systems for loan management and ERPs for internal processes.People Management: Building and nurturing a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and customer centricity.Growth and Scalability: Developing and executing strategies to drive organizational growth, expand our market reach, and scale our operations effectively.

Chief Product Officer focused on shaping the organization's product strategy, leading cross-functional teams, and driving innovation to create health products that resonate with users and align with the vision of meaningful change.

Role Significance: Leading AltFutures' product strategy, this role is pivotal in shaping the company's digital trajectory, ensuring products not only meet market demands but also drive societal impact.• Expertise: Product Strategy, Digital Transformation, Financial Infrastructure Development.Function:• Leadership: Managed a team of 15, including remote teams in India, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.• Collaboration: Worked closely with cross-functional teams and international partners.• Projects: Digitrust (savings app), Qiu -"uber for water", iTea (First Programmatic Tea Auction In the world), Vooma KCB Bank, Pacis Insurance website, The Gurls Club website, Servigram API engine, Aircolony Drone System, Elastic hELATH- Healthcare solution with Orbit Health Ethiopia.• Unique Successes: Established the Elastic Fs initiative, international collaborations with entities like Highlander in Israel, and recognition from the Marketing Society of Kenya. Key Roles• Spearheaded new product development and enhanced existing products.• Studied customer needs and desires to incorporate into productrequirements.• Collaborated with customers, partners and internal teams to drive product vision and project prioritization.Developed and managed product requirements by organizing documentation, feature requests and tickets for implementation.• Leveraged deep knowledge of user experiences and drove continual improvements to boost key metrics through user testing and other feedback.• Supervised design, developer and data engineering resources to propel new product development projects.• Partnered with sales and marketing teams to devise pricing models, messaging and sales collateral.

Role Significance: As the digital linchpin of Alternative Agency, this role was instrumental in harnessing digital avenues for growth, innovation, and client success.• Expertise: Digital Strategy, Campaign Management, Digital Ad Buying.Function:• Leadership: Led a 50-member digital team spanning content, social, developers, analytics, web design, graphic design, creative, and copy.• Collaboration: Worked with cross-functional teams to deliver client- centric solutions.• Projects: IGLOO DSP, Digital websites for Spire Bank, Prudential Insurance, Garden City mall.• Unique Successes: Developed IGLOO, an in-house DSP, and received multiple accolades from the Marketing Society of Kenya.Oversaw social media and digital marketing strategy to increase brand exposure and audience engagement. Roles• Utilized Twitter and Facebook to promote products, services and content.• Developed marketing packages involving web design, remarketingcampaigns, key phrase packages and new media advertising campaigns to increase search engine optimization for clients.• Developed targeted strategies and project plans to drive vision and enhance business value.• Managed search engine accounts for clients and implemented multiple marketing services across platforms while growing client accounts.• Hired, trained and mentored sales and marketing staff dedicated toemploying Google AdWords, Google Analytics and other SEO techniques and metrics sources.• Worked closely with customers to determine appropriate marketing offerings and strategies for business needs.• Collected and analyzed market research data for use in forecasting.• Assessed projects against budgets and timelines, keeping team andassignments on task.• Planned and facilitated meetings to share marketing plans and explain future business goals.

As a Board Member for Ujamaa Africa, an NGO dedicated to preventing violence against women and children, your role encompasses various responsibilities and contributions. 1) Governance and Strategic Planning: Actively participate in board meetings, providing insights and guidance on organizational governance and strategic direction.Collaborate with fellow board members to set organizational goals, policies, and priorities aligned with Ujamaa Africa's mission and vision.Contribute to the development and implementation of long-term strategic plans to drive the organization's impact and sustainability.2) Program Oversight and Evaluation:Provide oversight and guidance on the Empowerment Defense and Transformation Training program offered to youths.Review program effectiveness, impact assessment, and outcomes to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.Collaborate with program managers and staff to assess program scalability, innovation, and continuous improvement.3) Micro Loans Services: Support and contribute to the development and management of micro loans services provided to victims of intimate partner violence.Collaborate with the team to design loan programs, ensure proper implementation, and monitor the impact of the services on beneficiaries' empowerment and financial stability.Provide insights and guidance on best practices for microfinance and financial inclusion strategies.4) Expansion and Collaboration: Contribute to the identification and evaluation of potential expansion opportunities for Ujamaa Africa and its sister NGO "No Means No" in Kenya and Malawi.Foster collaboration with other organizations, governmental agencies, and relevant stakeholders to advance the prevention of violence against women and children.5) Advocacy and Awareness: Support advocacy efforts to promote policies and programs that address violence against women and children.

Role Significance: In this pivotal role at Google Kenya, the focus was on pioneering innovative payment solutions, enhancing public transport efficiency, and fostering financial inclusivity.• Expertise: NFC Payment Solutions, User Research, Risk Management.Function:• Leadership: Managed a team of 130 field operators, ensuring seamless execution of the Beba Pay rollout.• Collaboration: Interfaced with Google engineering for product development and external teams for user research.• Projects: Beba Pay, Kigali Bus Management System.• Unique Successes: Led the execution and rollout of Kenya's first NFC payments card for public sector transport and consulted the Rwandan government on public transport solutions.Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors. Roles:• Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.• Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.• Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.• Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.• Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.• Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.• Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.• Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for eachindividual.• Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.• Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effectivechange management processes to keep project up-to-date.

Role Significance: This role was a blend of innovation and strategic business development, focusing on harnessing NFC technology to address market gaps and enhance user experiences.• Expertise: NFC Solutions, Business Development, Technical Collaboration.Function:• Leadership: Spearheaded projects and collaborated with internationalentities.• Collaboration: Worked with international partners like Schmidt & Bachman.• Projects: NFC solution for LPG gas theft, NFC solution for parking, NFC solutions for forecourt management in Rwanda.• Unique Successes: Introduced Kenya's first NFC solution for parking and streamlined forecourt operations in Rwanda.Roles:• Developed growth plans by identifying key clients, key targets and priority service lines.• Facilitated and managed business development plan based on market and industry research.• Handled client accounts through entire lifecycle, executing contracts, providing customer service and advising on methods for maximizing return from services provided.• Identified institutions and market sectors with potential for expansion of operations, networking with key partners and individuals to build awareness of company within key demographics.•• Optimized profitability by developing pipeline of prospects using multipleresearch, referral and sales strategies.• Delivered informative presentations to industry professionals, providingvaluable information on topics relevant to daily operations and company products and services.• Solved complex incidents and problems impacting management and business direction.• Collaborated with account executives to penetrate new accounts, identify potential customers and coordinate product demonstrations.• Set up new distribution partners and brought in substantial new channel sales.• Liaised with high-value accounts, fostering personal relationship and top- of-mind awareness to capture emerging business opportunities early.• Cultivated and maintained industry relationships.