Irene Kinaro
@irenekinaro
IT Project Manager and Business Analyst driving technology solutions, product growth, and operational efficiency.
What I'm looking for
I am an accomplished IT Project Manager and Business Analyst with six years of experience delivering complex technology projects that drive business growth and operational efficiency. I specialize in translating business requirements into comprehensive project plans, managing cross-functional teams, and overseeing full project lifecycles.
I have led software implementations, managed project budgets from $500,000 to $2 million, and achieved on-time, on-budget delivery for over 90% of projects. My work includes product launches, integrations (APIs, payment gateways, SMS/USSD solutions), process automation, and quality assurance improvements that produced measurable efficiency and revenue benefits.
I champion innovation through research, proof-of-concepts, workshops and partnerships, and I emphasize stakeholder communication, change management, and user-centered design to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Manager
Equity Group Holdings Plc
Feb 2023 - Present (3 years)
Led planning and delivery of multiple IT projects with budgets of $500k–$2M, achieving on-time/on-budget delivery for 90%+ of projects and implementing risk mitigation and quality assurance processes.
IT Innovation & Research Analyst
Equity Group Holdings Plc
Aug 2022 - Jan 2023 (5 months)
Researched emerging technologies, led POCs and innovation initiatives, established partnerships and IP protection, and implemented process optimizations that improved operational efficiency.
ICT Business Analyst
Equity Group Holdings Plc
Nov 2019 - Aug 2022 (2 years 9 months)
Streamlined user experience during brand mergers, led e-commerce platform launch, implemented fraud and data-protection controls, and contributed to an Idea Management System to drive product improvements.
User Retention Specialist
Finserve Africa
Sep 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 2 months)
Onboarded 300+ merchants to payment APIs, improved social media engagement by 40%, and designed retention campaigns that increased customer value and partner performance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Oxford
Certificate, Crisis Management
2023 - 2023
Completed a Certificate in Crisis Management at the University of Oxford in 2023.
International Institute of Business Analysis
Professional Certificate, Business Analysis
2021 - 2022
Completed professional training in Agile Analysis, ITIL, and CBAP-related coursework with the International Institute of Business Analysis between 2021 and 2022.
Alliance Française
Certificate, French Language
2017 - 2018
Completed a Certificate in French (Level 2) at Alliance Française during 2017–2018.
Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Arts, Education
2014 - 2017
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Kenyatta University from 2014 to 2017.
St. Agnes Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2010 - 2013
Completed secondary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in 2013.
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