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Charles Karuga

Group Head Information Communication Technology at ABC Bank Group
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Charles Karuga, a seasoned IT and banking professional, leads transformation and strategic leadership roles in Kenya and Uganda, with expertise in database administration, big data analytics, and system administration.
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Location
Kenya, KE
Skills
  • Banking
  • Database Administration
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Cross Functional Team Leadership
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Charles Karuga is a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in banking, database administration, and big data analytics. He has held various leadership positions, including Group Head of Information Communication Technology at ABC Bank Group and Director of Operations at Favourite Solutions Ltd. Karuga has a strong educational background, holding a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Science (BSC) in Mathematics and Computer Science from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. He is proficient in multiple languages, including English, and has a broad range of skills in areas such as strategic leadership, cross-functional team leadership, customer service, and system administration.

Credentials

  • Cobit 5
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  • ITIL
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Experience

  • ABC Bank Group
    • Nairobi, Kenya
    • Group Head Information Communication Technology
      • Dec 2018 - Present
      • Nairobi, Kenya

      Leading the transformation of the bank into a digital open SME bank in Kenya and Uganda.

  • Favourite Solutions Ltd
    • Kenya
    • Director of Operations
      • Jun 2017 - Dec 2018
      • Kenya

      Information and Communication Technology Consultant

  • KCB Bank Group
    • Kenya
    • Banking
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Group Head, IT Relationship Management
      • May 2014 - May 2017

      Leading Information Technology teams across 5 regional business entities of KCB Bank group namely Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan

    • Acting Chief Information Officer
      • Jun 2013 - May 2014

      Leading Information Technology teams in all 6 countries subsidiaries of KCB Bank group

    • Group Head, Banking Systems Operations
      • Nov 2010 - May 2013

      Leading team responsible for ensuring 24/7 availability of banking systems and E-channels across the KCB group

    • Senior manager, T24 System Administration
      • Mar 2008 - Oct 2010

      Responsible for ensuring Core banking system infrastructure high availability for 24/7 uptime

    • Senior Manager, Software Development
      • Apr 2001 - Mar 2008

      Designing, developing and customizing banking systems

  • KenGen Kenya
    • Kenya
    • Unix and Oracle System administrator
      • Nov 1998 - Mar 2001
      • Kenya

      Managing Unix and Oracle systems

  • Kenya Power
    • Kenya
    • Systems Developer
      • Sep 1995 - Oct 1998
      • Kenya

      Designing and developing systems

Education

  • 2005 - 2006
    University of Nairobi
    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
  • 1990 - 1993
    Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
    Bachelor of Science - BSC, Mathematics and Computer Science

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