Kwame Owusu-Boakye
Engineering leader with 13+ years delivering fintech, platform, and data modernization in regulated environments.
ABOUT ME
Engineering Leader &
Platform Architect
Senior engineering leader with 13+ years of experience delivering fintech, platform, and data modernization programs in regulated environments. Lead teams through complex bank migration initiatives, transforming legacy financial systems into scalable cloud-native platforms while partnering closely with product and client stakeholders to deliver dependable business outcomes.
Bring a combination of strategic leadership and hands-on architectural depth across distributed systems, AWS, and Spark-based data platforms. Built and scaled production-grade solutions across fintech, AI, and SaaS, with a strong focus on reliability, scalability, and operational excellence.
CORE EXPERTISE
Education
MASc. Computer Engineering
Memorial University of Newfoundland
09/2019 – 05/2021 · St John's, NL, Canada
BSc. Computer Engineering
University of Ghana
08/2008 – 05/2012 · Legon, Accra, Ghana
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- 1Led engineering delivery for large-scale bank migration initiatives, transforming legacy financial systems into scalable cloud-native Enterprise Data Platforms.
- 2Architected and scaled distributed data pipelines across core banking, ACH, Wire, and Check21 systems in regulated financial environments.
- 3Built production-grade platforms across fintech, AI, and SaaS, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and operational excellence.
- 4Mentored engineers through onboarding, code reviews, and engineering best practices, strengthening team capability and software quality.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Skills & Technologies
Engineering Leadership
Programming Languages
Data Engineering
Fintech & Financial Systems
Cloud & Infrastructure
Backend & Application Dev
CAREER PATH
Work Experience
Senior Manager, Software Engineering
CurrentNasdaq Verafin
07/2025 – Present
St. John's, NL, Canada
- Lead a team of engineers delivering large-scale bank migration initiatives from legacy systems to a modern Enterprise Data Platform.
- Partner with Product Managers and Customer Success Managers to align engineering execution with client needs, timelines, and regulatory constraints.
- Contribute to roadmap execution by balancing delivery commitments, platform readiness, and scalability requirements.
- Establish and reinforce engineering standards for testing, validation, and deployment readiness.
- Serve as a technical escalation point for complex data and integration issues across distributed systems.
- Support team growth through mentorship, technical guidance, and engineering quality practices.
Senior Software Developer
Nasdaq Verafin
06/2021 – 06/2025
St. John's, NL, Canada
- Designed and maintained distributed data integration pipelines using Scala, Spark SQL, and AWS for complex financial data environments.
- Integrated banking systems including Core Banking, ACH, Wire, and Check21, ensuring accurate processing of regulated financial data.
- Diagnosed and resolved high-priority production and operational issues across distributed systems.
- Conducted code reviews and risk assessments to strengthen software quality, maintainability, and security.
- Mentored junior developers and new team members, accelerating onboarding and reinforcing best practices.
Software Development Manager
Zentech IT Solutions Limited
01/2017 – 08/2019
Accra, Ghana
- Led a team delivering enhancements to the ZenHRM platform, including payroll, employee self-service, claims, and loan management.
- Built a recruitment module that expanded the product's business functionality.
- Worked directly with customers to gather requirements, prioritize improvements, and deliver aligned software.
- Improved engineering execution through CI/CD practices and stronger delivery discipline.
Software Developer
National Trust Holding Company Limited
09/2012 – 12/2016
Accra, Ghana
- Developed and enhanced financial software supporting investment and asset management operations.
- Performed database design, migration, backup, and troubleshooting activities across operational systems.
- Managed Linux systems and network infrastructure to support reliability and business continuity.
- Supervised team members and contributed to internal financial technology solutions.
SELECTED WORK
Projects
03 / 03 works
TransactIQ
Financial Contribution & Tracking Platform
Fintech platform for churches and charities to manage donations, track contributions, and automate tax receipt generation.
Skill Match AI
AI-Powered Hiring Platform
AI-driven platform that matches job seekers to roles using resume analysis and skill-based scoring with LLM-powered workflows.
Rivet Sales Blueprint Builder
AI-Driven GTM Strategy Platform
AI-powered platform that generates structured go-to-market strategies for early-stage companies using LangGraph workflows.
CREDENTIALS
Certifications
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
Expires Jan 13, 2028
AWS Certified Developer – Associate
Expires Jan 13, 2028
AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer – Associate
Expires Jun 1, 2028
AWS Certified AI Practitioner
Expires Jun 1, 2028
AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate
Expires May 21, 2028
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
Expires Jul 1, 2026
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY
Giving Back
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Beyond the Degree
Dikan Tech Corporation
Shared insights on career growth, breaking into tech, and navigating the industry as a software engineering professional.
Youth Leadership Summit
CMFINL Community
Participated as a panelist on leadership, professional development, and career pathways for young professionals.
Black Excellence Summit
Civic Roots Foundation
Contributed to conversations on representation, excellence, and impact in tech and leadership.
Mentorship Over Coffee
Dikan Tech Corporation
Supporting early-career professionals through structured one-on-one mentorship sessions.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
DevOps Engineer (Volunteer)
Inkling Ops
08/2023 – 05/2025 · Remote
Supported AWS infrastructure, Terraform-based provisioning, and release automation with Kubernetes and CI/CD tooling.
Volunteer
Google Developer Group
02/2022 – Present · St. John's, Canada
Supported DevFest and community events, mentoring developers and coordinating event logistics.
GET IN TOUCH
Let's Work Together
I'm always interested in hearing about new opportunities, challenging projects, or a conversation about technology and engineering leadership.