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Denis Gikundi

Enterprise Architect | Solutions Architect | Software Engineer

Nairobi, Kenya

Denis Gikundi

Banking Technology Leader & Enterprise Architect

Nairobi, Kenya

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I design secure, scalable, and resilient technology platforms for financial institutions, with deep focus on integration architecture, cloud-native platforms, DevOps, and AI-enabled modernization.

Experience

Enterprise Domain Architect (Integration, Development, DevOps & Cloud)

Jun 2024 - Present

KCB Bank Group

Leads integration strategy across Kenya and 7+ subsidiary markets, driving scalable, secure, and high-performance integration architecture.

Solutions Architect

Feb 2023 - Jun 2024

Co-operative Bank

Delivered API-led banking integrations and architecture governance focused on uptime, transaction performance, and platform reliability.

Technical Lead

Apr 2020 - Jan 2023

Finserve Africa

Led core banking integration delivery and architecture modernization in collaboration with business, PM, and engineering teams.

API Development & Integration

Sep 2017 - Apr 2022

Equity Bank

Built API and integration capabilities across banking channels while mentoring junior developers and supporting customer-facing technical operations.

Software Developer

Aug 2016 - Apr 2017

Engage Learning Systems

Delivered web platforms and APIs for education initiatives with hands-on QA and deployment support.

Software Developer

Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

Eclectics International

Contributed to banking software product development and production support.

Software Developer

Jun 2013 - Jan 2014

Peak Vision Solutions

Implemented ERP and ICT solutions across operational business systems.

Education

Strathmore University

MSc Mobile Telecommunication and Innovation

Research/dissertation: location-based services for locating repair services within a locality to streamline access to handymen in Kenya.

Kabarak University

BSc Computer Science

Moi High School Mbiruri

KCSE

Certifications

AZ-400 Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions

Microsoft

Master Java Web Services and REST APIs with Spring Boot

Professional Certification

Software Architecture: REST API Design

Professional Certification

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Amazon Web Services • In Progress

Skills

Solutions ArchitectureIntegration ArchitectureEnterprise ArchitectureMicroservicesCore Banking IntegrationsPayment SystemsAWSAzureMonitoring and ObservabilityKubernetesDockerDevOpsAngularSpring BootJavaApache CamelAPI Design and DocumentationKafkaSOAREST

Professional Links

Email: denis.gikundi@example.comPhone: +254700000000LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denis-gikundiGitHub: https://github.com/denisgikundi
SOAP
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Technical Leadership
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