Nov 2024 – Jun 2025 · 7 mos · Hybrid

• Standardizing cloud architecture to deliver shared services through unified deployment, security, and management patterns.
• Engineering scalable, enterprise-grade infrastructure using IaC across AWS and Azure with Kubernetes, serverless, and PaaS.
• Implementing robust security via KeyVault, encryption, IAM, and driving compliance with Prisma Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Leading the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) to define technical governance and enforce best practices.
• Developing platform tooling—automated CI/CD workflows, hardened golden images, and centralized systems of record.

Jun 2023 – Sep 2023 · 3 mos · Nairobi County, Kenya · Remote

• Successfully led the deployment of Kamapay's suite of cloud-based fintech products, enhancing product reliability and user satisfaction.
• Expertly architectured a robust infrastructure on AWS for KamaPay Wallet deployment, utilizing Terraform and Ansible, leading to a 50% reduction in deployment time and a 30% increase in system efficiency.
• Accelerated Kamapay Wallet release cycles by seamlessly integrating CI/CD tools with Bitbucket Pipelines and Code Deploy, boosting automation and ensuring consistent, timely delivery of wallet updates.
• Enhanced system stability by implementing comprehensive monitoring using Datadog and Cloudwatch, resulting in a reduction in downtime and significantly improving system oversight.

Jul 2021 – Nov 2024 · 3 yrs 4 mos

• Responsible for improving the software delivery and operations process by automating and streamlining deployment.
• Built and managed infrastructure using AWS, including ECS, Fargate, RDS, and S3, Code Pipeline to support the software delivery and operations process.
• Implemented Infrastructure as Code (IAC) using Terraform and Ansible, reducing the time to provision new infrastructure on AWS.
• Worked with developers and vendors to improve the testing process by implementing automated testing using Selenium, reducing the number of bugs in production by 30%.
• Managed integration and deployment using Git, and Git-hub actions reducing overall deployment time.
• Created a File-watcher windows service, automating file management on the server and reducing manual labor by 40%.
• Developed a portal to track Large Cash Transactions and deploy deposit machines, resulting in a 50% improvement in compliance and retail departments' efficiency.

Jan 2020 – Jul 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

• Responsible for delivering and maintaining the bank's IT infrastructure to improve performance, reduce costs and improve stability.
• Worked with the security team to implement security controls for the distributed computing environment, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Improved the monitoring and alerting process by using Prometheus and Grafana, reducing the TAT for detecting and resolving issues by 50%.
• Drafted and maintained a disaster recovery plan for some distributed computing environments, ensuring business continuity in the event of a disaster.
• Worked with the data analytics team to optimize ETL processes and improve query performance, reducing query time.
• Worked with the network team to collocate to a new data center, improving network performance and reducing maintenance costs by 25%.

Nov 2019 – Mar 2020 · 4 mos · Kenya

• Structured development and rotational program aimed at instilling skills to be self-empowered and cross-culturally competent. This exposed me to the data-engineering role and working with Timiza (fintech) within ABSA
• Completed a year-long management trainee program with hands-on experience in various departments including Timiza, operations, and data engineering.
• Conducted market research and analysis to identify new business opportunities, supporting successful product development.
• Participated in team-building and leadership development activities, strengthening communication and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, executing special projects and initiatives, such as a customer satisfaction survey and community outreach event.

Apr 2019 – Nov 2019 · 7 mos · Kenya

• Responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions to support the bank's IT infrastructure.
• Improved core-banking system reliability in processing batch requests, reducing evident degradation errors.
• Integrated fintech APIs for new financial products, resulting in increased revenue from partnerships i.e. Pesalink, Mullah.
• Developed MC Uploader to process credit and prepaid card transactions, reducing processing time.
• Automation of Staff Birthday messages.
• Developed a Master Card Uploader to process credit and prepaid card transactions for the card reconciliation team.
• Payments systems integrations (Visa, Mastercard, MPESA, PesaLink, Cheque Truncation systems, SWIFT)

Sep 2018 – Apr 2019 · 7 mos · Kenya

• To develop and manage functional software as per business user requirements, defining system functionality and writing code in Laravel.
• Spearheaded the development of an online Regulatory and Compliance System to ensure compliance with CBK directives on Anti-money laundering and suspicious transactions
• Designed and developed a web platform for HR mentor management and Cafeteria Services.
• Conducted database creation, normalization, and maintenance for both systems.
• Conducted code reviews and provided guidance to junior developers to ensure code quality and consistency.

Aug 2017 – Mar 2018 · 7 mos · Nairobi

• To identify growth prospects and specific opportunities in the vertical device strategic plans for vertical penetration and tactical plan execution.
• To track performance management.
• To identify growth opportunities, up-selling and cross–selling.
• Provide leadership for customers by understanding business objectives and recommend business solutions.
• Develop customer value propositions and presentations.
• Gather and execute market intelligence.
• To manage daily and weekly sales reporting.

May 2017 – Jul 2017 · 2 mos · Nairobi

• Spear headed the analysis and review of companies website.
• Website design and development.
• Site optimisation for search engine traffic and better ranking.

Oct 2016 – Jan 2017 · 3 mos · Nairobi

• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues, including account setup and network configuration for Enterprise level clients.
• Designed, implemented, and maintained enterprise-level network infrastructure, including LANs, WANs, and wireless networks.
• Monitored network performance and availability, using tools such as SolarWinds and Wireshark, and performed troubleshooting to resolve issues.
• Developed and implemented security policies and procedures to protect the network against external threats.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including IT operations, security, and project management, to deliver network solutions that meet business objectives.

May 2015 – Jun 2015 · 1 mo · Nairobi

• Responsible for content creation, web user interface design, database creation and management.