Tswa-Wen Pierre-Patrick B. Email & Phone Number

Cape Town, Wc, Za

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Strategic Technology Leader | Fintech | PaymentsLeveraging deep expertise in technology, strategy, and risk management, I develop innovative solutions that enhance revenue, mitigate fraud, and strengthen competitive positioning in fintech.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:Strategic Leadership and Innovation: - Spearheaded the development of the company’s AI White Paper, positioning the organization as a thought leader in AI-driven fintech solutions.- Developed the company’s Value Proposition, leading market and competitor analyses to avoid Strategic Convergence and maintain competitive advantage.- Designed and proposed Adoption and Scaling Frameworks for AI initiatives, ensuring the seamless integration of cutting-edge technology aligned with growth and risk management.Risk Management and Fraud Prevention:- Led the design and implementation of a pioneering hybrid Machine Learning and Game-Theoretic system for P2P anomaly detection and fraud prevention, enhancing the organization’s risk mitigation capabilities.Research and Development (R&D) Leadership:- Directed the company’s R&D strategy, ensuring alignment between innovation, risk mitigation, and the company’s long-term strategic goals.- Established R&D Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), driving accountability, progress tracking, and transparency across all R&D initiatives.Cross-functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:- Managed key stakeholder relationships, aligning strategic objectives with risk management protocols.- Provided expert consulting on technology strategy and risk mitigation to C-level executives, influencing high-impact business decisions.Team Leadership and Mentoring:- Led and mentored cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of innovation balanced with prudent risk management, driving execution and resilience.

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Led cross-functional teams to deliver fintech product features, ensuring alignment with business objectives and effective stakeholder management.- Collaborated with Product Owners and Designers to plan and scope product features, driving successful project execution.- Coached and mentored team members, fostering capacity building and promoting technical excellence within the development team.- Contributed to product roadmap strategies, ensuring feature delivery aligned with risk management and long-term business goals.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Led a team of 5 developers in Agile environments, driving secure and efficient product development for fintech clients, including consulting for Standard Bank Group Limited.- Spearheaded Agile development projects, ensuring timely and efficient delivery while mitigating operational risks.- Collaborated with Standard Bank Group on high-stakes fintech consulting projects, aligning technology solutions with compliance and risk management requirements.- Streamlined product development processes, improving team coordination and enhancing overall productivity.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Led the development of biometric access control systems, contributing to enhanced operational security and risk mitigation in high-stakes environments. In addition, recruited and managed interns, building capacity and fostering innovation within the organization.- Sole developer for Java, Android, and C# applications related to biometric access control, responsible for end-to-end system development and feature enhancements.- Spearheaded recruitment and management of interns, handling university coordination and upskilling initiatives to drive talent growth.- Applied Agile principles in a non-Agile environment, enhancing project management, documentation, testing, and time management processes.- Provided software support and in-house training, ensuring smooth operations and knowledge transfer for consultants and team members.

Strategic Management

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Management In Engineering, Strategy And Leadership

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Master Of Engineering - Meng, Electrical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude

Bachelor'S Degree, Control Systems, Cum Laude

Bachelor Thesis: Development of a Synchrophasor-Based Wavelet-Neural Network Algorithm for Power System Damping Estimation. This project.

High School Diploma, Theoretical Mathematics And Physics