Nishimwe Yvon Gilbert
Digital Project Management
Kigali
Summary
Deligent and responsible Information Technology professional with over 15 years of experience in banking operations, primarily in IT & Digital Banking with over 10 years in managerial capacity. My prior experiences involved development and implementation of digital banking strategies, leading development, deployment and end-to-end management of digital banking projects and products.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head, IT & Digital Banking
Exim Bank Djibouti S.A
Djibouti
2020.09 - 2022.08
- Developed & maintained an optimal IT & Digital strategy which identifies strategic / tactical opportunities for the current & future direction of the use of technology within the organization aligning with the Management & Business objectives,
- Provided strategic advice to the management on the application of technology & digital platforms to derive business value, competitive advantage, and cost efficiency,
- Provided leadership to the Digital, IT and Payments teams towards execution and delivery of effective Digital Channels and platforms.
Head, Digital Banking & Alternative Channels
Cogebanque Plc
Kigali
2016.08 - 2020.08
- Developed and executed Digital banking strategy to positions Cogebanque as a leader a Digital leading stance in the marketplace,
- Delivered Digital Banking products to customers in the most efficient and cost-effective way using appropriate technology, whilst closing product gap versus competitors,
- Increased Cogebanque market share by introducing new growth initiatives including payments and collections
Electronic Banking Manager
Bank of Kigali Plc
Kigali
2010.08 - 2016.07
- In charge of Digital Project Management and day-to-day supervision of Visa, MasterCard, American Express and International Union Pay card issuing and acquiring business,
- Provided strategic insight that contributed to the growth of electronic card business and improvement of Bank's position as a market leader,
- Identified areas of opportunity as well as offer recommendations on process and procedural improvements for card and other digital banking services.
Head, Transaction Banking
Ecobank Rwanda
Kigali
2009.01 - 2010.08
- Responsible for implementation of all electronic banking projects (Cards, ATM, Internet Banking and Mobile Banking),
- Responsible for Growing cross border remittance transactions in East and Southern African region (Kenya, Uganda, Burundi and Malawi) through Western Union and Rapid Transfer platforms,
- Responsible for business development along the following business segments: Liability Generation (Cash Management) Regional Trade, Card & ATM Business, digital banking, e-Commerce, and eChannel’s across Rwanda.
Head, Electronic Banking Unit
Bank of Kigali
Kigali
2008.01 - 2009.01
- Responsible for VISA, MasterCard and proprietary card acquiring and issuing,
- Responsible for management and sale of Bank of Kigali Digital Banking products,
- Managing Director Adviser on electronic banking product to introduce.
System Analyst Developer
Bank of Kigali
Kigali
2007.07 - 2008.01
- Responsible for designing and deployment Bank of Kigali software applications,
- Developed diagrams to describe and lay out logical operational steps,
- Responsible for the maintenance and upgrade of Delta Bank Software,
- Responsible for administration of Bank of Kigali website .
Education
MBA - Business Management
St. Mark & St. John University
Plymouth, UK. 2013.02 - 2015.02
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
National University of Rwanda
Huye, Rwanda 2001.09 - 2005.12
Skills
Project Management (PMP®)
IT & Business Management
Digital Banking
Sales
IT Strategy
Timeline
Head, IT & Digital Banking
Exim Bank Djibouti S.A
2020.09 - 2022.08
Head, Digital Banking & Alternative Channels
Cogebanque Plc
2016.08 - 2020.08
MBA - Business Management
St. Mark & St. John University
2013.02 - 2015.02
Electronic Banking Manager
Bank of Kigali Plc
2010.08 - 2016.07
Head, Transaction Banking
Ecobank Rwanda
2009.01 - 2010.08
Head, Electronic Banking Unit
Bank of Kigali
2008.01 - 2009.01
System Analyst Developer
Bank of Kigali
2007.07 - 2008.01
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
National University of Rwanda
2001.09 - 2005.12