My Experience

Technical Skills

Java90%

Python85%

C#80%

JavaScript85%

Go75%

SQL85%

.NET75%

Professional Credentials

PCI Certified Professional

Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council

Certified in Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS), ensuring secure handling of cardholder data and maintaining secure payment systems. This certification validates expertise in implementing and maintaining secure payment environments.

Payment Security

Data Protection

Compliance

Risk Management

Huawei Certified Network Associate

Routing and Switching

Certified in routing and switching technologies, demonstrating proficiency in network infrastructure design, implementation, and troubleshooting. This certification validates expertise in configuring and maintaining Huawei network equipment and solutions.

Routing

Switching

Network Design

Troubleshooting

Educational Background

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

The Co-operative University of Kenya • 2018 - 2022

Comprehensive education in computer science fundamentals, programming, algorithms, and software engineering.

Data Science with Python

National Research Fund - Kenya • July 2021 - October 2021

Specialized training in data analysis, visualization, and machine learning using Python and related libraries.

Vetted by University of Nairobi, Kenyatta University, and The Co-operative University of Kenya

Multimedia University of Kenya

• 2019 June - December

Studied at Multimedia University of Kenya focusing on computer science and technology applications.

Mobile Application Development Consultancy

February 2026 - Present

Cooperative Bank of Kenya - Symphony Technologies Ltd

Responsibilities:

Contributing to ICT systems design, development, and integration within a regulated financial institution, with a focus on security, compliance, and reliable service delivery.

Design and develop mobile banking applications applying MVVM/Clean Architecture principles to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and secure data handling aligned with bank security policies.
Integrate applications with Core Banking Systems (Finacle) via RESTful APIs and middleware for real-time, secure transactions, maintaining audit trails and compliance with data protection standards.
Implement AI-driven features while conducting end-to-end testing, debugging, and optimization to enhance user experience, automation, and system reliability.
Collaborate with ICT governance and compliance teams to ensure developed solutions meet internal security frameworks and regulatory requirements.
Prepare technical documentation supporting ICT policy compliance, system change records, and stakeholder reporting.

Software Engineer

January 2024 - January 2026

Tracom Services Limited

Responsibilities:

Designed, developed, and deployed PCI-DSS-compliant Android and POS payment solutions for banking clients across Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Uganda. Managed POS infrastructure, Terminal Management Systems (TMS), and containerized production deployments using Kubernetes and Docker. Led Visa, Mastercard, and UPI certification processes; performed SQL/Python-based transaction analysis; managed vendor and client relationships; delivered technical training; and ensured ICT governance, security, and compliance across multi-country banking deployments. Mentored junior POS engineers and Tracom Academy trainees, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and team leadership to support skill development and successful project delivery.

Key Achievements:

Recognized as Employee of the Month (May 2025) for exceptional contributions to software development, fintech solutions, and POS system innovation.
Developed and certified (Visa, Mastercard & UPI) the Android applications deployed across all NMB Bank (Tanzania) Sunmi P2-SE and Nexgo N86 POS devices on the SmartVista™ switch, in full compliance with international payment scheme requirements.
Developed both agency banking and merchant acquiring; completed VISA certification for the Android application for Family Bank (Kenya) on Ingenico Axium DX POS devices by Postilion® TermApp.ISO switch.
Developed the SDK for Awash Bank (Ethiopia) on Ingenico Axium DX POS devices (S2M switch) and deployed to production.
Successfully completed Visa and Mastercard certification for Bunna Bank (Ethiopia) Ingenico DX8000 SDK on BASE24-eps® version 3.0.17 switch.
Developed and improved the AAR SDK for Cooperative and Rural Development Bank Plc (CRDB), Tanzania, across Nexgo N86 and Telpo P8 POS devices.
Implemented TMS functionalities for 6 banks across 4 countries (Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ethiopia), significantly enhancing remote ICT management and operational efficiency.
Mentored and trained the Tracom Academy Class of 2023/2024 and Class of 2024/2025 in POS software application development and ISO 8583 payment integration, contributing to the successful graduation of both cohorts.

Software Engineer - Intern

May 2023 - December 2023

Tracom Services Limited

Responsibilities:

Developed and maintained PCI-DSS-compliant Linux POS applications to support secure payment processing.
Built and maintained Golang web services for POS transaction processing and backend integrations.
Designed, implemented, and supported Terminal Management System (TMS) functionalities for POS terminals.
Developed and maintained payment applications for Ingenico POS devices serving clients in Ethiopia.
Collaborated with cross-functional Agile Scrum teams, participating in sprint planning, development, code reviews, testing, and continuous delivery.
Worked closely with QA, implementation, and client teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure reliable production deployments.

Key Achievements:

Developed a Cashless Fuel Payment application for Quantum Technology PLC (Ethiopia) on Ingenico iWL250 POS terminals.
Developed a Terminal Management System (TMS) application for Ingenico iWL250 and Move/2500 POS terminals, supporting deployments for Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), and Cooperative and Rural Development Bank Plc (CRDB), Tanzania.

Data Engineer (Internship)

September 2021 - September 2021

African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)

Responsibilities:

Managed electronic records indexing and secure storage workflows.
Used Azure, SQL, and PowerBI to support research reporting and dashboards.

Key Achievements:

Enhanced retrieval processes through implementation of EDMS workflows.

Telecommunications Engineer

May 2021 - May 2022

Guzzer Technologies

Responsibilities:

Provided network troubleshooting and issue resolution on production devices.
Worked on HFC and GPON migrations, construction, and maintenance.

Key Achievements:

Improved system stability through network power migration projects in Nairobi.

My Experience

Technical Skills

Professional Credentials

PCI Certified Professional

Huawei Certified Network Associate

Educational Background

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Data Science with Python

Multimedia University of Kenya

My Experience

Technical Skills

Professional Credentials

PCI Certified Professional

Huawei Certified Network Associate

Educational Background

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Data Science with Python

Multimedia University of Kenya

Professional Experience

Mobile Application Development Consultancy

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Software Engineer

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Software Engineer - Intern

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Data Engineer (Internship)

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Telecommunications Engineer

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