Roy Kimathi
About Roy Kimathi
Roy Kimathi is the Presales Manager for Africa at MATRIXX Software, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in IT and telecommunications consulting, having held various roles at Ericsson and other companies over a career spanning more than two decades.
Current Role at MATRIXX Software
Roy Kimathi serves as the Presales Manager for Africa at MATRIXX Software, a position he has held since 2019. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, he is responsible for driving presales strategies across the African region. His role involves translating customer needs into effective solutions, leveraging his extensive experience in IT and telecommunications consulting.
Previous Experience at Ericsson
Roy Kimathi has a significant history with Ericsson, where he worked in various capacities from 2008 to 2019. His roles included Senior Solution Architect and Experienced Solution Architect. Over this 11-year period, he contributed to numerous projects, enhancing his expertise in solution architecture and customer engagement.
Background in IT Consulting
Before his tenure at Ericsson, Roy Kimathi worked as an IT Consultant at AMREF from 1999 to 2007. He also held the position of Technical Manager at Computer Revolution Africa from 1998 to 2003. His early career included a role as Systems Engineer at Computech ICS (T) Limited, where he co-headed the Microsoft Business Unit.
Education and Expertise
Roy Kimathi studied Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at Starehe Boys' Centre, earning a Diploma in Computer Studies from 1993 to 1996. He furthered his education at the University of Nairobi - LKC, where he obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods from 2000 to 2002. This educational background supports his expertise in presales management.