Kevin Asaria
@kevinasaria
Backend-focused software engineer building secure fintech systems and high-performance data pipelines.
What I'm looking for
I’m a backend-focused software engineer with 3+ years of experience building secure, scalable systems in fintech and data engineering. I specialize in designing compliant infrastructure, developing APIs, and optimizing data pipelines to deliver reliable, high-performance outcomes.
At JENGA, I designed and developed a compliance-focused forex transaction system used by account management and compliance teams. I built and deployed secure server infrastructure approved by the Central Bank of Kenya to enable licensing, integrated remittance partner systems, implemented critical data backup processes, and fixed security vulnerabilities flagged by cybersecurity audits.
Previously at Artefact, a Global Data & AI consultancy, I built and optimized ETL pipelines to structure and store global data in BigQuery for analytics. I reduced backend API response time using Redis caching and query optimization, designed extensible code to adapt to changing requirements, and delivered analytics queries for Fortune Global 500 client KPIs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineer
Jenga
Jun 2022 - Sep 2025 (3 years 3 months)
Designed and developed a compliance-focused forex transaction system for account management and compliance teams. Built secure server infrastructure approved by the Central Bank of Kenya, integrated remittance partners, and remediated security vulnerabilities from cybersecurity audits.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Earned a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Kenyatta University, completed in 2022.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), Secondary Education
Grade: Grade A; top 0.6% nationwide
Completed KCSE in 2015 with a Grade A, ranking in the top 0.6% nationwide.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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