Derrick Thiong'o
@derrickthiongo
ICT leader driving digital transformation, governance, and reliable enterprise systems.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am an accomplished ICT professional with deep expertise in ICT advisory, projects, risk, and governance, focused on driving sustainable growth and competitive advantage. I have led end-to-end digitization programs, implemented disaster recovery and VoIP solutions, migrated core systems to Microsoft Dynamics NAV, and launched mobile banking and mobile app services for a regulated Sacco.
My strengths include strategic ICT leadership, systems and infrastructure management, vendor and team leadership, and regulatory compliance (SASRA Non-DT). I deliver measurable operational improvements—high uptime, faster dividend disbursement, and recognition for technology optimization—while mentoring teams and aligning ICT strategy with organizational objectives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Deputy Manager, Head of ICT
Ukombozi Sacco L.T.D
Mar 2025 - Present (7 months)
Led ICT strategy, systems and infrastructure for the Sacco, implementing DR site and mobile app while ensuring regulatory compliance and improving operational availability.
ICT and Systems Administrator
Ukombozi Sacco L.T.D
Sep 2021 - Mar 2025 (3 years 6 months)
Managed the Sacco's ICT infrastructure and vendor relationships, maintained 97% uptime, oversaw ERP implementation/customization and led digitization initiatives.
System Administrator
Ukombozi Sacco L.T.D
Aug 2017 - Aug 2021 (4 years)
Administered society systems and servers, improved backup recoverability, implemented NG firewall and migrated mail services to Office 365 to improve availability.
Social Media Admin / Editor
Real Dreams Images
Dec 2016 - Jul 2017 (7 months)
Managed social media advertising and content production, edited photo/video assets, provided IT support in the editing suite and increased client bookings.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CORETEC AFRICA
Certificate in Microsoft Dynamics Nav, Information and Communications Technology
2022 - 2022
Attended a short course and obtained a Certificate in Microsoft Dynamics Nav in November 2022.
CO-OP Consultancy and Insurance Agency
Certificate (Sacco link Reconciliation Workshop), Sacco/Financial Technology
2019 - 2019
Attended a Sacco link Reconciliation Workshop and obtained a related certificate in August 2019.
AIAfrican Management Institute
Certificate (YEA Program / Customer Service, Sales and Marketing), Business/Entrepreneurship
2016 - 2016
Completed a Young Enterprise Africa (YEA) program and obtained a certificate in Customer Service, Sales and Marketing in 2016.
JTJomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor of Business Information Technology, Business Information Technology
Bachelors of Business Information Technology completed at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology with graduation in July 2016.
JKUAT Enterprise
Certificate in Statistical Packages for Social Sciences, Statistics / Data Analysis
2013 - 2013
Attended a short course and obtained a certificate in Statistical Packages for Social Sciences in February–August 2013.
Utumishi Boys Academy
Secondary School Certificate, Secondary School Education
2007 - 2010
Grade: B-
Secondary school education completed at Utumishi Boys Academy from January 2007 to December 2010 with Grade B-.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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