Godfrey Kutumela
About Godfrey Kutumela
Godfrey Kutumela is a Senior IT Practitioner with extensive experience in digital financial services and technology architecture. He has held key positions at various organizations, including Dimension Data and IBM, and currently serves as Vice President of Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging at Mifos Initiative.
Work at Crosslake Technologies
Godfrey Kutumela has been employed at Crosslake Technologies as a Senior IT Practitioner since 2019. In this role, he contributes to various projects that align with the company's focus on technology solutions. His experience in IT and systems engineering informs his work at Crosslake, where he applies his extensive knowledge to enhance the company's service offerings.
Previous Experience at Dimension Data
Godfrey Kutumela worked at Dimension Data for a total of 11 years. He began as a Systems Engineer/Developer from 2000 to 2003 in Bryanston, South Africa. He then progressed to the role of Chief Architect from 2003 to 2011 in Johannesburg Area, South Africa. His tenure at Dimension Data involved significant contributions to system architecture and engineering.
Education and Certifications
Godfrey Kutumela holds several qualifications in the field of IT and management. He completed the Management Development Program at Stellenbosch Business School in 2010. He achieved the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification in 2004. Additionally, he obtained the ISO27001 certification in 2006 and became TOGAF 8 Certified in 2008. His educational background includes studying Computer Science in high school, where he achieved Matric.
Role at Mifos Initiative
Since 2020, Godfrey Kutumela has served as the Vice President of Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging at Mifos Initiative. In this capacity, he supports the Tech for Good initiative, which focuses on leveraging technology to promote financial inclusion. His work involves guiding efforts to democratize fintech and enhance access to financial services for underbanked populations.
Contributions to Digital Financial Services
Godfrey Kutumela has played a significant role in scaling digital financial services through open-source banking building blocks. His contributions are recognized as a Digital Public Good for financial inclusion. He has been involved in developing an end-to-end open technology stack that supports inclusive digital economies, impacting the financial services landscape for underbanked individuals.