David Hubert Mariki

Senior Technology and Operations Executive with over 10 years of leadership experience delivering enterprise ICT strategy, digital transformation, and large scale technology programs within the financial services sector. Proven ability to align technology investments with organizational strategy, modernize enterprise infrastructure, and deliver scalable digital platforms supporting customer growth and operational efficiency. Extensive experience leading cross-functional teams, managing multi-million technology budgets, and implementing mission-critical systems including core banking platforms, digital banking channels, and national payment integrations. Strong exposure to fintech ecosystems and telecom platforms through USSD services, API integrations, and the Tanzania Instant Payment System (TIPS). Recognized for driving innovation, strengthening operational resilience, and building collaborative partnerships with regulators, telecom operators, fintech providers, and technology vendors.

• Technology Strategy & Execution
• Digital Transformation & Innovation Leadership
• Enterprise Architecture & Platform Modernization
• Program & Project Portfolio Management
• Digital Financial Services & Payment Ecosystems
• Fintech and Telecom Integration Platforms
• Agile Technology Delivery
• Budget Management (CAPEX & OPEX)
• Stakeholder & Executive Leadership
• Vendor & Strategic Partner Management
• Cybersecurity & Operational Risk Governance
• Service Delivery & ICT Operations Management

• National Digital Payment Ecosystem Integration, Led sourcing, budgeting, strategizing and integration of the bank into Tanzania Instant Payment System (TIPS), one of the largest financial interoperability initiatives in the country. The project involved coordination with all telecom operators and commercial banks in Tanzania, enabling seamless real-time payments across banking and mobile money ecosystems.
• Digital Banking Platform Expansion, Directed rollout and scaling of mobile banking, USSD services, internet banking, and agency banking platforms, serving over 56,000 customers and significantly expanding digital transaction volumes.
• National Financial Infrastructure Integration, Successfully implemented connections with national financial systems including TISS, TACH, TIPS, GePG, TANQR, RTSIS, ESS, and 10% Halmashauri Loan Platform. These integrations improved digital service accessibility while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Enterprise Infrastructure Modernization, Led infrastructure optimization and hybrid technology adoption initiatives improving system scalability while reducing operational costs.
• International Payment Standards Migration, Directed migration from SWIFT MT to ISO 20022 MX messaging standards, improving cross-border payment compliance and operational efficiency.

• Regular reporting to Board of Directors on ICT performance, cybersecurity posture, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Extensive collaboration with regulators, telecom operators, fintech providers, and payment networks to deliver compliant and interoperable digital financial services.

• Date of Birth: 04/21/85
• Marital Status: Married

• Mr. Israel Lyatuu, Head of Business Development, Uchumi Commercial Bank, +255 767082317
• Mr. Aloyce Kuname, Branch Operation Manager, TRA, Moshi Branch, +255 754265109
• Bagabuje Joseph Bagabuje, Manager, Tanesco, Siha District, +255788655255, Moshi, Kilimanjaro

Continuous professional development in:

• Digital Banking Transformation
• Enterprise ICT Strategy
• Cybersecurity Governance
• Fintech Ecosystems and Payment Platforms
• Artificial Intelligence for Business and Technology Applications
• Practical use of AI-enabled tools for productivity, analysis, documentation, and decision support
• Currently enrolled in professional certification training in Artificial Intelligence and emerging digital       technologies

•  ITIL Service Management Certification