PERCY MENSAH KARIKARI
ACCRA
Summary
Innovative Architect with expertise in fintech solutions design, project management, and Technology Infrastructure deployments. Highly productive and efficient in task completion. Skilled in seamlessly integrating innovative architectural solutions into projects through strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Solutions Architect (Fintech Core Platforms)
Mobile Money LTD
Accra
2024.06 - Current
- Lead and guide solutions architecture and business analyst teams
- Optimize solution architecture to meet scalability, security, and regulatory standards.
- Ensure flawless interoperability during platform integration projects.
- Act as a trusted advisor, providing expertise on solution design.
Manager, IT Architecture & Data Management
Mobile Money LTD
Accra
2023.06 - 2024.06
- Designed and developed comprehensive, integrated systems and databases under group team directives.
- Ensured compliance with MTN Group Technology standards.
- Ensured data system usage meets legal and company standards.
Acting Manager, IT Fintech Operations
MTN Ghana
Accra
2022.06 - 2023.05
- Recommended localization strategies for group-defined system blueprints
- Aligned OpCo platforms with MTN Group standards
- Ensure efficient data system utilization within OpCo functions
- Addressed escalated data management challenges.
Senior Specialist, IT Fintech Operations
MTN GHANA
Accra
2021.11 - 2023.05
- Managed execution of specialized projects within the Fintech domain.
- Executed PPP across user departments.
- Create simple reports to highlight anomalies for Senior Manager.
- Guarantee adherence of Fintech systems' access to internal IT policies.
- Directed, Managed Services operations, and implementation efforts.
- Provide technical support to 3PPs during integrations.
Senior Lead, Mobile Financial Services (MFS) Technology Support
MTN GHANA
Accra
2018.01 - 2021.10
- Remediate findings from past system audits and penetration Tests
- Provide input into improving the Operation & Maintenance process of the MM systems
- Work closely with cross functional team for the design and implementation of any new service
- Manage the performance and availability of the MM Supporting systems.
Mobile Money Technology Senior Engineer
MTN GHANA
Accra
2014.08 - 2017.12
- SLA and Vendor Management
- Mobile Money Integrations and new solutions design
- Ericsson Mobile Money Platform Deployment and patch installation.
Mobile Money Technology Support Engineer
MTN GHANA
Accra
2010.06 - 2014.08
- Oracle database support and maintenance
- DB related incidents resolution
- Participation in audits and actively work on security findings remediation.
Client Solutions Architect
RANCARD SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Accra
2009.06 - 2010.06
Technical Support Analyst
RANCARD SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Accra
2008.11 - 2009.06
IT Manager
SHARPNET LIMITED
OSU, Accra
2005.08 - 2008.10
Computer Network Engineer
SHARPNET LIMITED
OSU, Accra
2005.04 - 2005.08
Education
MSc. Telecommunications Management -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
01.2012
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology -
University of Ghana
01.2009
TAFE Diploma of Computer Science -
RMIT University, Australia
01.2005
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Staff Development
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Ericsson Wallet Platform Administration
- Container Orchestration Expertise
Summary - Keyachievements
- Designed and managed the integration of over 19 banks unto the MTN Ghana mobile money system.
- Participated in the Ghana mobile money interoperability initiative as a key player.
- Served as the technical lead for MTN Ghana in the implementation of the GRA E-Levy (tax) in Ghana.
- Designed and supervised the integration of key advanced services such as Mastercard virtual card, Jumo QWIKLOAN, Fidelity YelloSave, Ecobank TBILL, Ayo insurance, WorldRemit and other fintech services unto the MTN Ghana Mobile Money system.
- Designed and supervised the addition of extra user channels such as IVR, STK, POS, and ATM unto the MTN Ghana mobile money system.
- Received the 2016 MTN Ghana IS employee of the year award.
Professional Development
- Telecoms Mini MBA, Telecoms Academy
- Micro Flight, MTN Academy
- Oracle Database 11g Training, MTN Academy
- Shell Programming for System Administrators, Oracle University
- Linux System Administration, IPMC
- GSM System Survey, Ericsson Academy
- ITIL Certified, APM Group
- CISA Training, Rhythex Consulting Ghana
- Certified in Cybersecurity, (ISC)2
References
- Mr. Charles Asamoah Assah, Chief Technology & Service Delivery Officer, Mobile Money LTD, ACCRA, GHANA, 233244396777
- Mr. Stephen Jantuah, Senior Manager IT IN & VAS Operations, Scancom LTD, ACCRA, GHANA, 024 4304915
- Mr. Ebo Bentil, 024 8148457
- Mr. Ahunu Boadu, 024 4303463
Hobbies and Interests
- Listening to Gospel Music
- Interacting with people locally and internationally
- Playing and watching sports (football, long tennis etc)
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Manager, Solutions Architect (Fintech Core Platforms)
Mobile Money LTD
2024.06 - Current
Manager, IT Architecture & Data Management
Mobile Money LTD
2023.06 - 2024.06
Acting Manager, IT Fintech Operations
MTN Ghana
2022.06 - 2023.05
Senior Specialist, IT Fintech Operations
MTN GHANA
2021.11 - 2023.05
Senior Lead, Mobile Financial Services (MFS) Technology Support
MTN GHANA
2018.01 - 2021.10
Mobile Money Technology Senior Engineer
MTN GHANA
2014.08 - 2017.12
Mobile Money Technology Support Engineer
MTN GHANA
2010.06 - 2014.08
Client Solutions Architect
RANCARD SOLUTIONS LIMITED
2009.06 - 2010.06
Technical Support Analyst
RANCARD SOLUTIONS LIMITED
2008.11 - 2009.06
IT Manager
SHARPNET LIMITED
2005.08 - 2008.10
Computer Network Engineer
SHARPNET LIMITED
2005.04 - 2005.08
MSc. Telecommunications Management -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology -
University of Ghana
TAFE Diploma of Computer Science -
RMIT University, Australia