Summary
Kagimu Kedyr is a seasoned technology leader with 13 years of experience architecting and scaling payments and integration solutions across Interswitch East Africa, where he progressed from Systems Integrations Engineer to Head of Innovations and Strategic Research. He combines a strong technical pedigree (BSc Computer Science) with leadership training from Strathmore and transformation coaching, enabling him to bridge engineering, strategy and people development. As Head Engineering and Head Applications Development he led cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical platforms, while his founding roles in Meridian Softech and Somesa show an enduring entrepreneurial drive solving local SME and education challenges. He also pursues practical interests beyond tech—running an agricultural venture—which reflects a systems-minded, hands-on approach to innovation. Known for moving between deep engineering delivery and strategic research, he brings a pragmatic blend of product thinking, operational rigor and community-focused leadership.
13 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
New Managers Development Programme, New Managers Development Programme at Strathmore Business School (SBS)
A-Level, A-Level at Namilyango College
Bsc, Computer Science, Bsc, Computer Science at Makerere University
School of Community Leadership, School of Community Leadership at Watoto Church
O-Level, O-Level, O-Level, O-Level at Kings College Budo
Advanced Certificate in Transformation Leadership, Advanced Certificate in Transformation Leadership at ISBAT University