
Flemming Mwendwa
ICT Management Professional with over 20 years of experience in financial services sector
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A highly versatile ICT Management Professional with over 20 years of experience in the financial services sector (Sacco's). Expert in designing, implementing, and managing secure business systems infrastructure compliant with ISO/IEC 27001, PCIDSS, and CIS standards. A certified AWS Cloud Solutions Architect and Microsoft Professional with deep expertise in strategic IT governance, digital transformation, and large-scale ERP deployments.
Experience
Manager – Information Systems & Operations at AFYA DT-SACCO (2023-03 – Present)
- Oversee the day-to-day management of the ICT unit, technology infrastructure, and security.
- Leading the 2025 implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP, Mobile Apps & ATM integration, Electronic Document Management System (EDMS), and CRM.
- Developing ICT strategies and policies to align with evolving business needs while ensuring strict adherence to cybersecurity frameworks.
- Provide strategic insights to executive management on ICT trends and business opportunities.
Consultant / Technical Advisor at FINGROW SACCO SOCIETY LTD (2021-06 – 2021-11)
- Provided leadership to implement the SACCO's strategic plan and advised the Board on suitable technologies.
- Prepared comprehensive financial and performance reports for the Board, ensuring compliance with the SACCO Act and Cooperative rules.
Head of Information & Communication Technology at BANDARI DT SACCO LTD (2013-01 – 2020-12)
- Managed the entire ICT environment and provided 3rd line support for Microsoft Dynamics Navision.
- Managed the rollout of Navision 2015 and 2018, including digital channel integrations.
- Led the team to win the CIO 2019 Silver Award for excellence in Sacco ICT innovation.
- Appointed to lead the organization during a transitional period (Apr – Dec 2016), managing overall SACCO operations as Acting CEO.
Deputy ICT Manager / Systems Administrator at BANDARI SACCO LTD (2006 – 2013)
- Administered the FinSACCO core financial system and the Microbanker database.
- Configured and maintained LAN/WAN links, remote access VPNs, and ATM connections.
Computer Operations Officer & Systems Administrator at DAIMA BANK LTD (Under CBK Management) (2002 – 2006)
- Successfully migrated legacy financial databases to the custom FLMIS (Financial Liquidation Management Information System).
- Managed SCO-UNIX and Windows NT/2000 servers, including daily backups, database recovery, and hardware maintenance.
- Provided technical support during the bank's liquidation process under the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) management.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Computer Systems – JKUAT, Mombasa (2012)
B.Sc. in Agricultural Economics – Egerton University, Njoro (2001)