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BONIFACE CHEROTWO

Summary

Highly effective Software Engineer with over 8 years of professional experience specializing in the financial sector. Expertise in full-stack development (MERN stack), Core Banking System (CBS) implementation, and the delivery of secure, high-availability digital financial platforms. Proven ability to manage complex data migration projects, collaborate with vendors, and apply DevOps (CI/CD) principles to ensure robust system integrations within a FinTech environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Application Developer - FinTech & Systems Specialist, Project Angaza

STIMA SACCO Society Ltd
05.2022 - Current
  • Led development, deployment, and crucial integration efforts for the Sacco's digital transformation, focusing on seamless CBS implementation.
  • Spearheaded the end-to-end Profits Core Banking System (CBS) implementation, successfully executing complex data migration from legacy systems and rigorous module testing, ensuring data integrity and system readiness.
  • Developed, deployed, and currently maintain critical member-facing digital banking platforms, including M-Pawa, M-Stima, and Internet Banking, significantly enhancing digital service delivery.
  • Managed cross-functional collaboration with CBS vendors on infrastructure setup and the configuration of precise access roles, ensuring compliance and system security within a regulated environment.
  • Streamlined the software delivery lifecycle by managing system tickets through Jira and securing formal sign-off for key project deliverables, ensuring structured development and release.
  • Contributed to system readiness by creating comprehensive technical documentation and conducting professional training for end-users and branch staff.

Software Developer (Freelance)

Onion Smart Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Delivered custom software solutions, demonstrating adaptability across various client business needs, including enterprise systems.
  • Developed responsive full-stack applications using React and Node.js, leveraging Firebase for rapid backend prototyping and authentication services.
  • Installed, customized, and provided full-lifecycle support for Odoo-based PoS and ERP systems, demonstrating versatility in business application integration.
  • Responsible for client documentation, deployment procedures, and ongoing post-deployment support and maintenance.

Education

BSc - Computer Science

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
01.2017

Skills

  • Core Banking Systems (Profits CBS, iApply) - Expert
  • Data Migration - Expert
  • System Configuration - Expert
  • Jira - Expert
  • JavaScript (ES6) - Expert
  • Nodejs - Expert
  • Expressjs - Expert
  • Reactjs - Expert
  • HTML5 - Expert
  • CSS3 - Expert
  • React Native - Expert
  • MongoDB - Expert
  • MySQL - Expert
  • GitHub Actions (CI/CD) - Expert
  • Git - Expert
  • Docker - Expert
  • Jenkins - Expert
  • Ansible - Expert
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - Expert
  • Google Firebase - Expert

LINKS

  • LinkedIn
  • GitHub

Timeline

Application Developer - FinTech & Systems Specialist, Project Angaza

STIMA SACCO Society Ltd
05.2022 - Current

Software Developer (Freelance)

Onion Smart Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2022

BSc - Computer Science

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology

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