Kim Maina
@kimaina
Results-driven project manager delivering fintech, AI/ML and BPO transformation with Agile leadership and regulatory compliance.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
Results-driven project and operations manager with experience delivering complex technology and digital transformation projects across fintech, NGO, and social enterprise environments. I have led cross-functional teams, managed international client portfolios, and driven Agile adoption across remote and distributed work environments. Experienced in IT strategy, operational risk, compliance (KYC, AML, PCI DSS), and program innovation and fluent in the tools that make remote teams work including Jira, Asana, Slack, and Google Workspace. Open to full-time remote roles in project management, operations, IT management, and program innovation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Manager
Tracom
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Led fintech projects integrating custom TMS and bank portal solutions into major banking institutions, streamlining transaction processing and merchant settlements. Managed POS terminal deployment, EMV certification and payments scheme integrations (Visa, MasterCard, UPI), and led mobile wallet white-labeling rollouts through Agile UAT and standardized delivery processes.
Project Manager
Digital Divide Data
Jul 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 1 month)
Set KPIs and SLAs for global clients, regularly monitoring operational performance and ensuring SLA compliance. Served as primary POC during the transition into AI and ML projects, managing change initiatives and budgets to optimize resources and maintain profitability.
Project Manager
Finwit Ltd
Jun 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year)
Refined the outsourcing strategy, increasing productivity by 80% and improving the team’s capability to handle more projects. Spearheaded adoption of microservices architecture and led mobile banking application delivery, integrating KYC/AML compliance, secure transactions and digital wallets while performing product and Scrum Master duties.
Project Team Lead
Sama
Jul 2021 - May 2022 (10 months)
Communicated project progress and blockers to senior stakeholders, recommending actions to remove roadblocks and support on-time delivery. Supported production transitions by driving acceptance readiness, and developed a reward plan that boosted attendance by 10% and improved overall project productivity.
Lead Developer
Cilitech
Jan 2019 - May 2021 (2 years 4 months)
Defined development tasks, assigned work to the team, and monitored/reporting delivery status. Managed customer dashboards and ETL processes, maintained consistent development and migration practices across development/test/production environments, and supported QA while balancing system administration responsibilities.
ICT Project Officer
CloudFactory
Jun 2018 - Dec 2018 (6 months)
Started as a data entry clerk and was promoted to lead a team within less than a month based on performance and adaptability. Organized trainings and product demos aligned to project scope and quality standards, and managed relationships with consultants, contractors and vendors by evaluating performance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Coursera
Google Project Management, Project Management
Completed the Google Project Management program on Coursera in 2023.
UAUSIU Africa
Bachelor of Science, Applied Computer Technology
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Technology at USIU Africa in 2017.
IAT College
ICDL, Computer Literacy
Completed ICDL training at IAT College in 2012.
GIGoethe Institut
German Language A2, German Language
Completed German language study at A2 level with Goethe Institut in 2012.
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Location
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