Sandra Cheptoo
About Candidate
I am a versatile Software and Infrastructure Engineer with a strong
foundation in cybersecurity, fintech, and system administration.
Experienced in Java, Spring Boot, ReactJS and PHP/Laravel, with
hands-on expertise in securing financial systems, API integrations,
and cloud infrastructure at Bunge Regulated Non-WDT SACCO.
Passionate about transitioning into a dedicated software engineering
role to build secure, scalable payment and AI-driven technologies.
Location
Education
Work & Experience
• Led end-to-end deployment of a core banking system(API)
integrated with mobile banking, CRM and BI modules from
vendor evaluation and infrastructure setup to UAT, go-live and
post-implementation support ensuring secure transaction
processing and 99.9% uptime.
• Coordinated cross-functional stakeholders to define
requirements, configure workflows and validate system
integration, ensuring alignment with SACCO operational
policies.
• Designed and executed test plans for functional, security and
performance validation, achieving zero critical defects at go-live
and seamless adoption.
• Architected and maintained a secure, compliant server
environment (Linux/Windows) to host sensitive financial
systems, enforcing role-based access controls, encryption and
audit logging per financial industry best practices.
• Implemented automated backup and disaster recovery
protocols for core banking data.
• Applied security hardening benchmarks, patch management
cycles and vulnerability scanning to protect against threats.
• Primary technical liaison between vendor teams, management
and end-users translating business needs into technical
solutions and providing support for system issues.
• Conducting training sessions for staff on new banking/CRM
features.
• Teaching and training in: Internet Based Programming,
Management Information System, Database Management
Systems, Operating Systems, System Analysis and Design
• Technical Support and Troubleshooting
• Networking Management
• Database and Systems Management
• ICT Project Participation
• IT Asset management
• Documentation and Reporting
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, server and system
related incidents in a timely manner.
• Manage virtualization environments, storage systems, and
network connectivity within the data center.
• Maintain documentation of system configurations, infrastructure
architecture, and operational procedures.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies, security standards and
operational best practices.
• Ensure secure configuration of systems, including patch
management, access controls and security hardening.
Skills
.net Developer
Linux Administration
Cybersecurity
Network Security
Awards
Second Best Student in the 4th year of Study at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology