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Gerson Zandamela

Digital Financial Services And IT Modernization Specialist
Maputo

Summary

Gerson is an innovative professional focused on enhancing digital financial inclusion through leveraging local content knowledge and technological advancements. With proven experience in IT and business, he has been trained extensively in these areas. As a Project and Product Manager, Gerson understands the entire business process and learns from his challenges to drive improvements. His career progression from Helpdesk Technician to Chief Business Officer showcases his diverse expertise. Gerson has won several national and international awards, highlighting his influence within the entrepreneurial and IT communities. Fluent in English, he is well-prepared to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and deliver high-quality consultancy services.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
25
25
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

IT and Digital Payment Specialist Consultant

Worldbank Group
02.2023 - Current
  • Supported MEF with preparation of technical specifications for IT modernization activities.
  • Assisted CEDSIF, INAS, and MINEDH in developing digital payment platforms for compensating trainers and paying social assistance subsidies.
  • Supported MEF with operationalization, oversight, and management of contracts associated with IT investments.
  • Engaged with various stakeholders, including the Central Bank, commercial banks, MMOs, and financial service provider associations, to streamline opportunities for financial inclusion within the country.
  • Leveraged local content knowledge and technological innovations to enhance digital financial inclusion and promote financial sector development.

DIgital Innovation and Transformation

Moza Banco
06.2022 - 01.2023
  • Designed and managed new payment products tailored to meet specific customer needs, including service payments, reverse factoring, and VISA card sponsorships.
  • Enhanced and facilitated the bank's digital transformation strategy, ensuring optimal performance and improved customer satisfaction through innovative digital services.
  • Initiated and led efforts to revamp the organizational culture across all departments, fostering an environment conducive to innovation and the successful implementation of transformative projects.
  • Addressed the needs of end customers across all banking segments, driving initiatives that promote financial inclusion and accessibility.

Chief Business Officer

Paytek - Technologies and Payment Services
02.2021 - 06.2022
  • Make crucial decisions regarding marketing, sales, product development, and customer service to drive business growth and market share.
  • Listen and analyze all voices from the business ecosystem to better fit the solution in the market and create social impact;
  • Create the company's strategic and financial plan for each year of activities;
  • Increase by 100% meetings with large investors, partners and clients;
  • Make technical and financial proposals to clients based on terms of reference or negotiations;

Business Associate

UX Information Technologies
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Create new business channels and innovative use cases for the Mozambique's largest labor platform emprego.co.mz.

CEO - Founder

ABILITY TEAM
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Optimized the company's overall strategic plan and interacted directly with end users to enhance solutions, including the development of the Meu Txi app, a neo banking application focused on savings through cashbacks.
  • Shaped the company’s strategy and mission to ensure business profitability.
  • Created essential documents such as business plans, service proposals, budgets, letters, contracts, and manuals.
  • Arranged business meetings and managed various contracts related to the organization.
  • Oversaw critical operations across all company areas, including Accounting, HR, IT, Sales, and Design.

Internal Marketer Consultant

CBE Southern Africa
08.2020 - 12.2020

Internal consultant in the area of communication and creative in a corporate environment allocated to Standard Bank.

  • Design internal initiatives to improve the engagement of workers in self-learning platforms and the inclusion of women in the work environment.

Business System Analyst

Centro de Investigação em Saúde de Manhiça (CISM)
11.2016 - 12.2018

IT Support Technician

Centro de Investigação em Saúde de Manhiça (CISM)
03.2016 - 11.2016

Software Programmer

ISUTC
06.2015 - 02.2016

IT Support Technician

ISUTC
03.2013 - 06.2015

Education

Post-Degree Certificate - Digital Finance Practitioner

Digital Frontiers Institute
South Africa
04.2001 - Current

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Instituto De Transportes E Comunicações
Mozambique
01.2012 - 01.2013

Skills

Project and Product Management

Business Strategy

Digital Payment Solutions

Information Technology

Data Analysis

Accomplishments

Excellence Award for providing and promoting innovative ICT solutions with social impact - ITU Telecom World
Sep 2019

Winner in the Financial Inclusion Solutions Category - Hack4Moz (PDE and World Bank)

Jun 2019

Morelife nominated the best national digital solution in the Health and well-being Category - International WSA (World Summit Awards)

Aug 2020

Certification

CyberSecurity - Digital Frontiers Institute

Timeline

IT and Digital Payment Specialist Consultant

Worldbank Group
02.2023 - Current

DIgital Innovation and Transformation

Moza Banco
06.2022 - 01.2023

Leading Digital Money Markets - Digital Frontiers Institute

08-2021

Certificate in Digital Money - Digital Frontiers Institute

05-2021

CyberSecurity - Digital Frontiers Institute

04-2021

Chief Business Officer

Paytek - Technologies and Payment Services
02.2021 - 06.2022

Business Associate

UX Information Technologies
12.2020 - 12.2021

Internal Marketer Consultant

CBE Southern Africa
08.2020 - 12.2020

CEO - Founder

ABILITY TEAM
01.2018 - 01.2021

Business System Analyst

Centro de Investigação em Saúde de Manhiça (CISM)
11.2016 - 12.2018

IT Support Technician

Centro de Investigação em Saúde de Manhiça (CISM)
03.2016 - 11.2016

Software Programmer

ISUTC
06.2015 - 02.2016

IT Support Technician

ISUTC
03.2013 - 06.2015

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Instituto De Transportes E Comunicações
01.2012 - 01.2013

Post-Degree Certificate - Digital Finance Practitioner

Digital Frontiers Institute
04.2001 - Current
Gerson ZandamelaDigital Financial Services And IT Modernization Specialist