KENNEDY Gatimu
Snr. Software & API Integration Developer
Nairobi
Summary
Skilled Software Engineer with experience in developing secure frontend applications and backend systems. Skilled at writing clear, concise code that is easy to maintain and troubleshoot. Experienced in working with both small and large teams across multiple projects and companies. Able to work independently of remote locations or in office environments as needed by the company.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior API & Integration Developer
Equity Bank PLC
Nairobi
05.2021 - Current
- Developed digital payment integration with Integrated Payment Systems Ltd (Pesalink), on the upgraded ISO20022 messaging platform.
- Designed and developed World Remit inbound remittance integration together with its Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/ CD) via Azure pipelines.
- Developed cross border digital payment integration with Thunes.
- Developed an application, using bash script, to automate all deployments to on premise servers using Tanuki Service Wrapper.
- Designed and implemented Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/ CD) for all on premise application via Azure SSH service connection.
- Improved performance, reliability, scalability, and security of the bank backend systems by routine code optimization on the existing applications.
API & Integration Developer
Equity Bank PLC
Nairobi
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Designed and Developed merchant liquidation service for MTN Uganda B2C payments.
- Mentored junior developers on industry best practices and techniques.
- Collaborated with project managers and developers to define parameters and plan detailed specifications with clear project deliverables and timelines.
Finacle Core Banking Developer
Finserve Africa Limited
Nairobi
03.2017 - 08.2019
- Designed reusable and reliable code for use within bank's core banking system using Infosys’ Finacle API scripting.
- Collaborated on stages of systems development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases.
- Collaborated with project managers and business team in developing core banking applications.
- Participated in software field testing to verify performance of developed projects.
- Coordinated with project management on database query optimizations.
NOC Shift Engineer
Equity Bank PLC
Nairobi
09.2014 - 02.2017
- Point of contact (POC) to all internal customers (bank employees) and subsidiaries
- Pro-active monitoring of the entire Equity bank IT Infrastructure which includes, entire bank applications systems like Finacle banking system, Branch/ Subsidiaries CISCO Network connectivity, ATMs, Bank central database (Way4 Database) and all banking channels.
- Database monitoring through various tools like Oracle 12c Oracle Enterprise Management and Solarwinds
- Working with level 2 for quick resolution in case of a major failure/downtime
- Incident Resolution as per the laid down SLAs.
- Escalation of unresolved tickets to the next level.
- Perform seamless handover to the incoming team.
Junior OMC Engineer
Essar Telecom Kenya Limited (yu Mobile)
Nairobi
02.2011 - 08.2014
- Monitor network infrastructure through the use of various network management tools and ticketing systems.
- Proactive network monitoring of alarms (internal and external) on a 24hrs shift basis.
- Perform first level support.
OMC Technician
Insight Management Consultant Limited
Nairobi
10.2010 - 01.2011
- Monitor entire GSM network infrastructure.
- Proactive network monitoring.
- Perform first level support.
- Troubleshoot, evaluate, track, and manage network problems and recommend the best solutions.
- Follow through and assist in troubleshooting after escalating to Field Operation Engineers
Technical Trainee – IREG
Insight Management Consultant Limited
Nairobi
02.2010 - 09.2010
- Negotiate with other global GSM networks for roaming agreements.
- Facilitate signings of the roaming contracts.
- Oversee roaming relationship agreement between Essar Telecom Kenya, yu mobile, and other global
GSM networks. - Maintaining all roaming related records in the databases.
- Receive roaming test SIM card from other GSM for IREG tests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems And Technology
United States International University
Nairobi 01.2012 - 08.2018
Diploma: Telecommunications Engineering
Kenya Institute of Mass Communication
Nairobi 08.2005 - 11.2008
High School Diploma -
St. Pauls’ Minor Seminary
Nyeri 02.2001 - 11.2004
Skills
Computer Science: Data structures and alogorithms
Programming Languages: Java, Python, SQL
Framework: Spring boot, Bootstrap, Django
Cloud: Azure devops, Azure Pipelines, Azure CI/ CD, Kubectl
Operating System: Linux, Windows
Monitoring: Azure Application Insights
Containerization: Docker, kubernetes
Scripting: Bash
Timeline
Senior API & Integration Developer
Equity Bank PLC
05.2021 - Current
API & Integration Developer
Equity Bank PLC
09.2019 - 04.2021
Finacle Core Banking Developer
Finserve Africa Limited
03.2017 - 08.2019
NOC Shift Engineer
Equity Bank PLC
09.2014 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems And Technology
United States International University
01.2012 - 08.2018
Junior OMC Engineer
Essar Telecom Kenya Limited (yu Mobile)
02.2011 - 08.2014
OMC Technician
Insight Management Consultant Limited
10.2010 - 01.2011
Technical Trainee – IREG
Insight Management Consultant Limited
02.2010 - 09.2010
Diploma: Telecommunications Engineering
Kenya Institute of Mass Communication
08.2005 - 11.2008
High School Diploma -
St. Pauls’ Minor Seminary
02.2001 - 11.2004