HELLO, I'M

Deedat
Napwanga

Manager, Innovations & FinTech

Digital banking, fintech and technology professional with over 10 years of experience in software development, systems integration, digital financial services and innovation. Experienced in designing, implementing and enhancing digital banking solutions, managing technology projects, and integrating financial platforms for NBS bank. Passionate about leveraging technology and innovation to build solutions that improve customer experiences, drive business efficiency and support digital transformation.

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Deedat Napwanga
About Me

Technology, Banking & Innovation

I am a technology and financial services professional with a strong background in software development, digital banking, fintech and innovation.

My experience spans the design, development, integration, testing and deployment of digital financial solutions, working closely with business, technology and external partners.

I enjoy solving complex business problems through technology and turning ideas into practical, scalable digital products.

10+

Years in Technology

7+

Years in Banking

20+

Digital Projects

∞

Ideas & Innovation

Personal Details

Personal Information

A brief overview of my personal and contact information.

Home Address
Chikalema Village, T/A Dambe, Neno
Date of Birth
3rd December 1991
Place of Birth
Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre
Sex
Male
Nationality
Malawian
Marital Status
Married since 2024
Religion
Catholic, Christian

Postal Address

NBS Bank – Head Office
P.O. Box 32251
Chichiri, Blantyre 3
MALAWI

Personal information is provided for professional and identification purposes.

Career

Professional Experience

JAN 2025 - PRESENT

Manager, Innovations & FinTech

NBS Bank NBS Bank — Innovation Hub

Leading and supporting innovation and fintech initiatives, digital product development, technology partnerships and implementation of technology-driven solutions.

  • Digital banking and fintech innovation
  • Technology solution design and implementation
  • Digital product development
  • Systems integration and partnerships
  • Project and stakeholder management
AUG 2023 - JAN 2025 (1 year 4 months)

Manager, E-banking

NBS Bank NBS Bank

Overseeing and providing insights on electronic banking activities on all digital channels in line with digital banking strategy of NBS bank

  • Oversee electronic banking activities across all digital channels.
  • Provide first-line support and resolve digital banking issues.
  • Monitor digital channel performance, availability and service quality.
  • Drive enhancement and continuous improvement of digital banking channels.
  • Coordinate digital banking projects, integrations, testing and deployments.
OCT 2015 - AUG 2023 (8 years)

Lead Developer, Systems Development

NBS Bank NBS Bank

Worked across digital banking technology, software development, integrations, testing and implementation of digital financial services.

  • Software development
  • Digital banking integrations
  • UAT and integration testing
  • Business requirements documentation
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Digital channel support
Expertise

Core Skills

Digital Banking

Digital banking channels, financial services, payment systems and customer journeys.

FinTech & Innovation

Digital products, fintech partnerships, innovation strategy and technology-driven business solutions.

Software Development

Web application development, APIs, backend systems and database-driven applications.

Systems Integration

Integration of banking systems, payment platforms, APIs and third-party technology providers.

Project Management

Requirements gathering, project coordination, UAT, implementation and stakeholder management.

Business Analysis

Business requirements, process analysis, solution design and technical documentation.

Technology

Tools & Technologies

PHP CodeIgniter MySQL JQuery Microsoft SQL Server Oracle Databases REST APIs Bootstrap 5 JavaScript HTML5 CSS3 Power-Apps Power-Automate SharePoint Microsoft 365 tools Git C# API Integration Paython USSD Tech
Portfolio

Selected Projects

Examples of technology, digital banking and fintech initiatives I have worked on.

Digital Banking Channels

Development, integration and support of digital banking channels including mobile, USSD and online banking platforms.

Digital Banking USSD APIs

Payment Integrations

Integration of banking systems with payment switches, mobile money platforms and third-party financial technology providers.

Payments FinTech Integration

Digital Product Development

Design and development of digital applications, customer journeys and technology solutions addressing real business requirements.

Web Apps PHP Bootstrap

Digital Banking Security

Worked on security improvements for digital banking journeys including device registration, transaction validation and fraud controls.

Security Fraud Prevention

Business Process Automation

Automation of business processes using Microsoft Power Platform, SharePoint and workflow technologies.

Power Apps Power Automate

Innovation Initiatives

Exploration and implementation of emerging technologies and fintech opportunities to create new products and improve customer experiences.

Innovation Strategy
Qualifications

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s (Honours) Degree

Business Information Technology - 2015

  • Certification by the University of Greenwich UK (upper Second class)
  • Delivered by National College of Information technology (NACIT) Blantyre

Level 5 Advance Diploma

NCC Education Level 5 Advance Diploma in Computing (QCF) – July 2013

  • Certification by NCC Education UK
  • Delivered by National College of Information technology (NACIT) Blantyre

International diploma

International diploma in computer studies - April 2012

  • Certification by NCC Education UK
  • Delivered by National College of Information technology (NACIT) Blantyre

MSCE

Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) – December 2010

  • Delivered by Michiru View Boys (PVT) Secondary School Blantyre
Get In Touch

Let's Connect

Interested in technology, fintech, digital banking or innovation? Feel free to get in touch.

Email
deedat.napwanga@gmail.com
Phone
+265993586427 | +265881202573
WhatsApp
+265993586427 | WhatsApp Chat
GitHub
deedatnapwanga | GitHub Profile
LinkedIn
deedat-napwanga-84a485a7 | LinkedIn Profile
Location

Blantyre, Malawi