9naquame.
ENGINEERING · ARCHITECTURE · LEADERSHIP

Complex systems.
Clear direction.

HANDS-ON SINCE 2012 ↗ BUILT FOR WHAT’S NEXT
SYSTEMS THINKING. HUMAN IMPACT.
Kwame Owusu-Boakye
Résumé

Kwame Owusu-Boakye.

@9naquame

Software engineer. Architect. Engineering leader.

Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada

ABOUT / THE ENGINEER BEHIND THE WORK

Nearly 15 years. Still building.

From writing financial software to architecting distributed platforms and leading engineering teams, I work across the full life of a system. Nearly 15 years in, I still care about the details: clear boundaries, reliable infrastructure, and software people can depend on.

Currently a Senior Manager of Software Engineering at Nasdaq Verafin, helping teams modernize financial data platforms. Outside of that, you’ll find me building products, mentoring developers, and contributing to my community.

Engineering leadershipPlatform architectureFinancial systemsDistributed dataAWS & cloud infrastructurePython / Scala / TypeScript
01 / SELECTED WORK

Selected work02

Built to be useful.
RideOn platform illustration connecting rider, driver, and operations experiences
01 / MOBILE · COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

RideOn

Getting people there, together. Connected rider, driver, and admin applications for coordinating community transportation.

FlutterFastAPIPostgreSQL
Explore the project Website
TransactIQ illustration connecting contributions, financial records, and tax receipts
02 / FINTECH · COMMUNITY

TransactIQ

Less administration. More impact. A contribution platform for churches and charities, from donation tracking to tax receipts.

FastAPIPostgreSQLReact
Explore the project Website
EARLIER WORKSkill Match AIRivet Sales Blueprint
02 / EXPERIENCE

Experience

Full résumé
N

Nasdaq Verafin

Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Fintech & data platforms
2021 — Present

Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Jul 2025 — Present

Leading engineering delivery for bank migrations to a modern Enterprise Data Platform. Partnering across engineering, product, and client teams on platform readiness, delivery, and reliability.

Senior Software Developer

Jun 2021 — Jun 2025

Built distributed data integration pipelines with Scala, Spark SQL, and AWS. Integrated core banking, ACH, Wire, and Check21 data, and mentored engineers through onboarding and code reviews.

Z

Zentech IT Solutions

Software Development Manager

Enterprise software
2017 — 2019

Software Development Manager

Jan 2017 — Aug 2019

Led development of ZenHRM enhancements across payroll, employee self-service, claims, loans, and recruitment. Worked directly with customers and strengthened delivery through CI/CD.

NTHC

National Trust Holding Company

Software Developer

Investment & financial systems
2012 — 2016

Software Developer

Sep 2012 — Dec 2016

Developed financial software for investment operations, supported database design and administration, and managed Linux systems and network infrastructure.

ALWAYS LEARNING

Grounded in engineering.

MASc, Computer Engineering

Memorial University of Newfoundland 2019 — 2021

BSc, Computer Engineering

University of Ghana 2008 — 2012

aws

Cloud, data & beyond

Selected AWS certifications

DevOps Engineer · ProfessionalDeveloper · AssociateData Engineer · AssociateMachine Learning Engineer · AssociateAI Practitioner
View credentials on Credly
03 / COMMUNITY

Progress is a team sport.

Sharing the journey

Conversations on careers, leadership, and finding your place in tech.

  • Beyond the Degree

    Panelist
    Dikan Tech Corp.

    Shared perspectives on career growth, entering the technology industry, and navigating a career in software engineering. Brought the practical experience of working as both a developer and an engineering leader to conversations about learning, professional growth, and finding a path forward.

  • Youth Leadership Summit

    Panelist
    CMFI NL Community

    Contributed to discussions on leadership, professional development, and career pathways for young people. Drew on experience leading engineering teams to bring a practical perspective to personal growth, responsibility, and contributing to a wider community.

  • Black Excellence Summit

    Panelist
    Civic Roots Foundation

    Joined conversations on representation, excellence, and impact in technology and leadership. Shared a perspective shaped by hands-on software development, engineering management, and community involvement, connecting professional achievement with the importance of supporting others.

Building community

Supporting people as they learn, build, and take their next step.

  • Mentorship Over Coffee

    Mentor
    Dikan Tech Corp.

    Supported early-career professionals through one-to-one conversations about career direction and growth in technology. Drew on experience across software engineering and team leadership to offer a practical perspective on professional development and the next steps in their careers.

  • Digital Makers Lab

    Instructor
    Dikan Tech Corp.

    Delivered hands-on technology instruction for youth and students through Digital Makers Lab, a program exploring coding, AI, and digital tools. Focused on making technical ideas approachable through practical learning, with room for questions, experimentation, and curiosity.

  • Community Build Lab

    Facilitator
    The Applied Studio

    Facilitated collaborative, project-based learning around real community needs and served as a judge for participant projects. Supported a setting where participants could exchange ideas, work through challenges together, and connect what they were learning to a practical project with a community purpose.

GOOD WORK STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION

Let’s build what’s next.

A project, a possibility, or just a hello. My inbox is open.