CISSP-Certified Executive

Kevin
Omondi

Mobile Security Executive & Fintech Cybersecurity Strategist

Securing digital banking ecosystems, mobile payment infrastructure, and high-trust financial technology platforms across emerging markets.

CISSP-CertifiedMobile Threat DefenseAppSecFintech SecurityIQ 211 Recognition
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Years Experience

8+

CISSP Certified

Mobile Security

Expert

Fintech Security

Leader

IQ Recognition

211

EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Kevin Omondi — Mobile Security Executive

Kevin Omondi

Mobile Security Executive

CISSP-CertifiedIQ 211 Recognition
Official Record Recognition

FINTECH SECURITY · MOBILE THREAT DEFENSE

APPSEC · CLOUD SECURITY · CISSP

8+ YRS
CISSP

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01 / Executive Profile

Cybersecurity Executive

Mobile security leadership for the era of digital finance.

Kevin Omondi is a cybersecurity and mobile security executive specializing in digital banking, mobile application protection, threat defense, secure software delivery, and financial technology infrastructure.

His work spans mobile security strategy, AppSec, secure architecture, compliance, risk management, mobile threat defense, cloud security, penetration testing, DevSecOps, and executive technology leadership.

He brings a rare blend of technical depth, financial-sector security experience, strategic execution, and documented exceptional cognitive recognition.

Mobile Security ExecutiveFintech Cybersecurity StrategistCISSP-CertifiedAppSec LeaderDigital Banking SecurityRisk & Compliance

Executive Focus

Core strategic domains

  • Mobile Banking Security
  • Digital Payment Protection
  • Secure Software Delivery
  • Cyber Risk Management
  • Security Architecture
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Executive Technology Leadership

Available for Advisory &

Executive Consultation

02 / Core Expertise

Security Domains

Eight core pillars of mobile and fintech cybersecurity expertise.

01

Mobile Application Security

SAST, DAST, IAST, secure coding, reverse engineering, penetration testing, and mobile app hardening.

02

Mobile Threat Defense

Mobile threat monitoring, MTD strategy, OS hardening, MDM/UEM/MAM, and mobile PKI.

03

Digital Banking Security

Protection of mobile banking applications, payment flows, tokenization, fraud prevention, and digital customer channels.

04

Compliance & Risk

PCI DSS, FFIEC, GLBA, NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27002, vendor risk, audit readiness, and policy development.

05

Cloud & Network Security

AWS, Azure, GCP, IAM, SIEM, endpoint security, cryptography, and network defense.

06

Security Leadership

Team management, incident response, vendor management, budget oversight, cross-functional collaboration, and security strategy.

07

DevSecOps & Secure Delivery

Secure software lifecycle, DevOps alignment, architecture frameworks, delivery governance, and software quality oversight.

08

Threat Intelligence & Research

Mobile vulnerabilities, fintech threat trends, security research, and proactive cyber defense.

03 / Professional Journey

Career Timeline

A track record of cybersecurity leadership in financial services.

2023 — PresentCURRENT

Head of Mobile Security

Pesawave Global Money Remittance·Nairobi, Kenya
  • Leads software development and IT teams across mobile security initiatives.
  • Oversees secure architecture and delivery of business-aligned software.
  • Guides migration from traditional monolithic platforms to modern technologies.
  • Ensures agile delivery and product coordination across engineering teams.
  • Implements monitoring and progress mechanisms for development activities.
  • Reviews architecture frameworks and technology trends.
  • Supports product implementation between business, operations, technology, and third parties.
  • Manages KCSA, audit, compliance, and risk assessment activities.
  • Oversees development resources, budgets, vendors, and external teams.
2020 — 2022

Mobile Security Engineer

Westech Financial Services·Nairobi, Kenya
  • Developed and oversaw innovation roadmaps aligned with business strategy.
  • Reviewed innovation priorities and aligned them with organizational needs.
  • Supported timely project delivery through approved innovation processes.
  • Conducted security assessments and penetration tests for mobile banking applications and APIs.
  • Developed secure coding standards for mobile development teams.
  • Managed vulnerability management programs with a mobile infrastructure focus.
  • Assisted with incident response planning for mobile security events.
  • Researched mobile threats and vulnerabilities relevant to financial services.
  • Supported PCI DSS and GLBA-related compliance efforts.

04 / Certifications & Education

Credentials

Academic foundations and professional certifications in cybersecurity.

Education

University of Santo Tomas

Manila, Philippines
2017 — 2019

MSc in Computer Engineering and Cybersecurity

Master of Science in Cybersecurity; Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Focus: Semantic analysis of advanced programming languages, cryptography, secure software development, network security.

University of Pretoria

South Africa
2013 — 2017

Bachelor of Computer Engineering Technology

Undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering Technology

Professional Certifications

CISSP
2023
CompTIA Security+
2023
Azure Security Engineer Associate
2023
CISMCCSPCEHOSCPGWAPTGMOBAWS Certified Security Specialty

Certifications span mobile security, cloud security, penetration testing, secure development, and enterprise risk management — reflecting a full-spectrum cybersecurity skill set.

05 / Technical Proficiencies

Tech Stack

Tools, platforms, frameworks, and security concepts across the full security lifecycle.

Security Tools

MTDMASTSASTDASTSIEMMDM/UEMZimperiumLookoutNowSecureCheckmarxVeracodeBurp SuiteMetasploitSplunkQRadarMicrosoft IntuneJamf Pro

Platforms

iOSAndroidAWSAzureGCPWindows ServerLinux

Frameworks & Standards

NIST CSFNIST SP 800-53ISO 27001/27002OWASP Mobile Top 10OWASP ASVSPCI DSSFFIEC Handbook

Concepts

Zero Trust ArchitectureThreat IntelligenceIncident ResponseDevSecOpsCryptographyIAMNetwork Security

06 / Measurable Impact

Achievements

Quantifiable results from cybersecurity leadership and strategic execution.

0

Increase in Customer Satisfaction

Through help desk monitoring system improvements and proactive digital support optimization.

MEASURABLE IMPACT
0

Security Risk Reduction

Through IT risk management, least privilege enforcement, password vaults, and security hardening.

MEASURABLE IMPACT
0

Users Reached

Supported web application enhancements accessed by 5 million users worldwide.

MEASURABLE IMPACT
0

Years of Expertise

Fintech mobile security leadership across multiple financial technology platforms.

MEASURABLE IMPACT

07 / Recognition Vault

Official Recognition

Official World Record Recognition
Kevin Omondi IQ 211 Official World Record Certificate
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Official World Record Certificate — Registration Date: September 11, 2024

Official World Record Recognition

IQ 211 — Africa's Highest IQ Person Recognition

Kevin Omondi has been recognized in official certificate documentation for exceptional cognitive performance, with an IQ score of 211 recorded in 2024.

211

IQ Score

2024

Year

Africa

Region

Record

Category

Kevin's primary identity remains a CISSP-certified cybersecurity executive. This recognition is presented as documented prestige.

Recognition displayed as provided in the official certificate documentation.

08 / Advisory & Consulting

Cybersecurity Advisory for Mobile-First Financial Systems

Kevin advises organizations building, scaling, or securing mobile-first financial technology platforms, digital banking systems, payment infrastructure, and high-trust customer channels.

01

Mobile Banking Security Review

02

Fintech Security Architecture

03

Mobile App Penetration Testing

04

Secure SDLC & DevSecOps Advisory

05

Compliance & Risk Readiness

06

Executive Cybersecurity Briefings

07

Digital Payment Security

08

Threat Defense Strategy

Ready to secure your mobile-first platform?

Engage Kevin for a cybersecurity advisory, executive briefing, or technical security review.

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09 / Contact

Engage Kevin Omondi

For cybersecurity advisory, fintech security leadership, executive briefings, or professional opportunities, reach out directly.

Email

ailathedev@gmail.com

Email Kevin

Phone

+254717556879

Call Kevin

Location

P.O Box 621-00100, Nairobi-Kenya

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Kevin is open to cybersecurity advisory engagements, executive security briefings, speaking opportunities, and senior leadership positions in fintech and mobile security.