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Felix Y. — Senior IT Technology Director from Kenya

Felix Y.

Senior IT Technology Director

Kenya 6+ years
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Felix C. is a seasoned Seeding Admin & Headhunter | Research & Talent Outreach Specialist based in Nairobi, bringing over 15 years of experience in software engineering, AI innovation, and cross-continental team leadership. His expertise spans financial crime and compliance in the African FinTech sector, most recently in board-level roles at SightTech Solutions Limited and management posts at Safaricom M-Pesa Africa, where he coordinated AML, eKYC, and regulatory engagement across 8 countries, ensuring 99.99% uptime for platforms serving 60M+ users. Felix has advanced candidate sourcing, targeted LinkedIn outreach, and structured CRM/database management for partner and talent pipelines, especially within software, financial services, and digital inclusion initiatives. He leverages survey and data analysis platforms, including Qualtrics and MAXQDA, and has contributed to building Africa's AI workforce through the Africa AI Council. Felix holds an MSc with Distinction in Computer Science and multiple professional certifications in cloud, AI/data, and IT management.

Experience

  • Non-Executive IT Technology Director

    SightTech Solutions Limited (NextGenAML) · 2025 — Present
    Provides strategic oversight for Africa's inaugural AI-driven Financial Crime and Compliance platform, catering to SACCOs, MFIs, SMEs, and FinTechs throughout the continent. Manages the establishment of strategic partnerships with compliance investigators, regulators, and mobile money providers, ensuring precise outreach and effective relationship tracking.

  • Manager — Applications & Observability Operations

    Safaricom M-Pesa Africa · 2025 — Present
    Oversees engagement among more than 50 cross-functional professionals across eight African countries, facilitating connections for intricate projects. Directs enterprise-level AML, eKYC, and financial crime compliance while coordinating with central banks, law enforcement, and regulators in various jurisdictions.

  • Thematic Working Group Member (AI Talent & Skills | AI Compute Infrastructure)

    Africa AI Council, Smart Africa Secretariat · 2025 — Present
    Contributes expert insights to foster Africa's AI workforce and enhance academic-industry collaboration. Engages with stakeholders to inform policy on AI skills development. Also, aids in advancing AI compute capacity through coordinated investments and infrastructure development.

  • BCA Leadership Fellow

    BCA Leadership (Pan-African) · 2025 — Present
    Identifies and connects with African startup founders, policy makers, and investors for digital inclusion research. Drafts thought leadership and outreach content aimed at various stakeholders while maintaining structured lists of prospects and mentorship candidates.

  • Applications Manager

    Safaricom M-Pesa Africa · 2023 — 2025
    Acted as the primary liaison for C-suite executives, regulatory bodies, and external vendors, ensuring meticulous relationship tracking. Coordinated stakeholder engagement across several African nations and maintained accurate communication records using digital tracking tools.

  • IT Applications Manager

    d.light · 2020 — 2021
    Collaborated with mobile money partners and NGO stakeholders to co-create financial platforms that cater to rural populations. Engaged developers and community liaisons in participatory design research, utilizing headhunting techniques in a development context.

  • Systems and Database Administrator

    James Finlay's Kenya · 2013 — 2020
    Ensured 99.99% uptime for essential ERP systems that support multinational agricultural operations. Developed systems tailored for multilingual users and implemented data security frameworks compliant with GDPR and ISO 27001.

Skills & Expertise

AI and Data ScienceComplianceResearch

Education

  • MSc Computer Science (Distinction)
    University of East London, UK · 2022 — 2025
  • iPhD AI for Sustainability (Part-Time, In Progress)
    University of Southampton, UK · 2025 — Present
  • PhD Research Applicant — Agentic AI for Financial Crime Detection
    Ulster University, UK · 2025 — Present
  • PhD Applicant — Human-Inspired Artificial Intelligence
    University of Cambridge, UK · 2025 — Present
  • BSc Information Technology (2:1)
    JKUAT, Kenya · 2015 — 2018