
Timeline
About me
Senior iOS Engineer @ Equity Bank Kenya
Education

Institute of advanced technology
2014 - 2016Associate’s degree information communication and technology management aResearched and developed a desktop application for the National Police Service

St.mary's school, yala
2009 - 2012A levels everything a- (minus) 77Activities and Societies: Hockey, Drama, Music, Rugby

University of nairobi
2014 - 2018Bachelor’s degree business-commerce and information systemsActivities and Societies: Greenhorn Mentorship Programme, Business Information Systems Students' Association Bachelor's Degree in Commerce specialized in Business Information Systems.
Experience

Bardo kenya
May 2014 - Jan 2015After sales serviceOffer after sales service to Merchants.Train new merchants on the use of the system.

Kpmg east africa
Jun 2016 - Sept 2016It services internKPMG East Africa provides a wide range of financial services to East and Central Africa, including Financial Audit, Risk Consulting, and Deal Advisory.During my time at KPMG East Africa, I was responsible for implementing the Human Resource Information System Management for over 1,000 employees, streamlining HR processes and enhancing efficiency. I also configured computers for the 2016 cohort of Associate Auditors, ensuring they were equipped with the necessary tools for their training and development. Show less

Digital legion
Feb 2017 - Feb 2020In my web development role, I led a small team that guided small businesses through the entire process of building websites that effectively showcased their brands. We leveraged WordPress, PHP, and custom-developed themes to create tailored solutions. I also advised clients on best practices for SEO, ensuring their sites were optimized for visibility.Our work included integrating online e-commerce payment options like Stripe and Pesapal. We delivered websites in record time, typically between 4 days and 2 weeks, far exceeding industry standards. This efficiency and attention to detail contributed to bringing Digital Legion to profitability.My key achievements include:- Achieved profitability for Digital Legion Limited within the first 18 months of operation.- Implemented systems and features that accelerated website development timelines by up to 40% Show less
Junior iOS Developer
Feb 2019 - Feb 2020Frontend Web Developer
Feb 2017 - Feb 2020

Qhala
Aug 2020 - Mar 2022Led the development of a gamified audio-visual web app and an iOS app using HTML, CSS, jQuery, successfully educating countless African children about their rights, identifying violations, and understanding reporting processes. This initiative significantly impacted children across Africa.Contributed to the development of Jukua, a B2B e-commerce web app built in JavaScript, where I focused on implementing key features such as escrow, negotiation, and order fulfillment. Achieved the registration of up to 100 SMEs and businesses within the first two months of launch.My key achievements include:- Implemented interactive audio-visual features and reporting mechanisms, successfully deploying to over 50 schools and vocational institutions across multiple African countries, impacting 10K+ children.- Streamlined SME onboarding on Jukua achieving 100 registrations within the first 2 months- Built negotiation feature in Jukua that increased deal closure rate by 20% Show less
Junior iOS Engineer
Apr 2021 - Mar 2022Software Engineer
Aug 2020 - Mar 2022

Equity bank limited
Mar 2022 - nowAs a Senior iOS Engineer at Equity Bank, I played a pivotal role in developing the Equity Mobile app, expanding digital banking access across East and Central Africa. Working closely with a talented team, I conducted iOS app regressions, significantly reducing post-release issues while managing end-to-end release processes to ensure timely updates on the App Store.Implementing MVVM-C architecture, RxSwift, and Alamofire/Moya frameworks. Managed CI/CD through Fastlane and Azure version control, achieving #4 ranking in Kenya's Finance category with 700K+ downloads, 4.8/5 rating (50K reviews), and 600K daily active sessions.My key achievements include:- Reduced post-release issues by 80% through enhanced release management and regression testing- Implemented automated Firebase App Distribution pipelines through Azure DevOps, reducing distribution time by 80%- Mentored 15 apprentices through Equity Leadership Programme with 75% placement success rate- Guided 5 junior iOS developers to independent module implementation within 3 months through structured learning paths and peer programming sessions. Show less As a mid-level iOS developer at Equity Bank, I played a key role in developing multiple aspects of the iOS app, focusing on critical modules like the loans feature, which significantly increased loan uptake via digital channels by over 200%. I also contributed to the app’s redesign, enhancing accessibility and adding new features to improve user experience. By working closely with cross-functional teams, we successfully delivered a product that aligns with Equity's Africa Resilience and Recovery Plan of fostering digital empowerment in Africa.My key achievements include:- Implementation of EazzyLoan, Agri-Tea Loan for Equity Bank Kenya and subsidiaries increasing the uptake of digital loans by up to 200% Show less
Senior iOS Developer
Mar 2023 - nowIntermediate iOS Developer
Mar 2022 - Mar 2023
Licenses & Certifications

Elevating the customer experience
Moody's corporationOct 2024
Foundations of banking and credit
Moody's corporationOct 2024- View certificate

Icdl
Icdl south africaJan 2013
Languages
- enEnglish
- kiKiswahili
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