Moses Mansaray

DIRECTOR | SOFTWARE ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE | MBA (TECH MANAGEMENT)
London, UK | moses@doraventures.com

Strategic and results-driven Director of Software Engineering and Architecture with over 18 years of experience in technology, including 10 years in leadership roles. Expert in building high-performing, globally distributed engineering teams and delivering impactful digital transformations that drive innovation, efficiency, reliability and cost savings.

Beyond the code and strategy, I am a multiplier --I’m all about collaboration and helping others shine! Whether I’m brainstorming wild, innovative ideas or mentoring the next generation of leaders, I love creating a space where creativity and growth can truly thrive. When I’m not busy architecting systems or scaling up teams, you’ll likely catch me diving into the latest tech trends, picking up new skills, or sharing some laughs with my amazing team. I see every challenge as a chance to grow—and I’m always excited for the next adventure!

On a personal note, I’m a curious explorer of life’s quirks and passions.

As a self-proclaimed coffee and matcha tea enthusiast (with a cheeky x-vegan twist), I enjoy great warm brews and even better conversations. I'm also a devoted husband and an adventurous dad, often found going on exciting hikes or creating quirky homebrew computer games with my kids—creative bonding time. To reset and recharge, I frequently embark on endurance cycling Sportives across England and participate in charity bike tours, raising funds for causes that are close to my heart. A healthy dose of tech-inspired humor and an ever-evolving playlist (because music can fix almost anything), all contribute to a life filled with balance, adventure, and connection.


Experience

Principal Engineering Manager (Director of Engineering)

GfK, London
  • Built and scaled globally distributed engineering teams, onboarding about 70 engineers during rapid scale-up phases across multiple regions.
  • Achieved €1M annual savings through re-architecting, enabling product reusability and retiring legacy systems.
  • Standardized development processes while introducing localized flexibility for microservices architecture, reducing time to market.
  • Mentored and promoted 11 senior engineers into leadership roles, fostering a strong culture of growth and retention.
Jan 2022 - Present

Senior Software Engineering Consultant (Tech Lead)

GfK, London
  • Reduced workforce costs by 45% while maintaining delivery standards through strategic team expansion in Kuala Lumpur, Pune and Chennai.
  • Accelerated MVP and prototype development by adopting technologies like Auth0, OPA, ELK stack, Prometheus and Spring Boot, securing additional funding from KKR.
  • Improved team velocity by 30% through Agile and Lean engineering practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Jul 2018 - Jan 2022

Director (Technical Consultant)

Doraventures Ltd, London
  • Accelerated project delivery by 30% through Agile/Scrum adoption, enhancing cross-team collaboration.
  • Implemented strategic technology roadmaps, achieving a 20% efficiency increase in business operations for clients like CESSDA.
  • Led engineering team growth, reducing churn and improving delivery timelines and satisfaction rates.
May 2017 - Jan 2022

Metadata Portal Development Consultant (Architect)

UK Data Archive (Essex University), Essex
  • Reduced onboarding costs by 85% for new EU country data archives through reusable backend architecture.
  • Standardized ETL pipelines and BI dashboards, streamlining workflows and operational costs significantly.
  • Enhanced system resilience by adopting automated deployment tools like Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Sep 2017 - Jul 2018

Technical Consultant (Architect)

Wizzed Media Ltd, London
  • Achieved 55% cost savings on ad purchases by implementing automation strategies.
  • Secured additional project funding by enhancing outcomes and delivering strategic presentations to stakeholders.
  • Improved project delivery timelines by 30% through the adoption of Agile, Scrum, and TDD practices.
May 2017 - Sep 2017

Interim Development Manager (Search Solution Engineer)

Euromoney Institutional Investor, London
  • Reduced configuration times by 80% through reusable Full-Text and semantic search services, optimizing enterprise search capabilities.
  • Achieved a 40% reduction in development time by spearheading RESTful APIs and automated CI/CD pipelines.
  • Improved team efficiency and delivery through Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Jul 2015 - May 2017

Solution Engineer

Celesio (LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor), London
  • Developed scalable backend solutions for multi-tenant CMS and RESTful APIs, enhancing scalability and efficiency.
  • Tested emerging technologies to improve system reliability and performance across international deployments.
  • Mentored team members by providing code reviews and fostering collaborative problem-solving.
Jan 2014 - Jul 2015

Education

The Open University

MBA in Technology Management

Graduated 2023

Final Project: “Making Collaboration a Dynamic Capability” – Presented insights on improving cross-team collaboration, now integrated into GfK’s platform strategy.

Brighton University

BA Honours in Business Information Systems

Graduated 2009


Skills

Leadership Competencies
  • Strategic Planning & Vision
  • Team Building & Talent Development
  • Cross-functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
  • Resource Optimization & Cost Efficiency
  • Driving Innovation in Digital Transformation
Core Technical Skills
  • Java
  • TypeScript
  • Node.js
  • Spring Boot
  • GCP
  • AWS
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • Jenkins
  • GitLab
  • DevSecOps
  • Prometheus
  • Grafana
  • ELK Stack
  • Micrometer
  • SQL & NoSQL Databases
  • Elasticsearch
  • Microservices
  • Distributed Systems
  • RESTful APIs
  • Jira
  • Confluence

Interests

Outside of my professional work, I enjoy hiking, exploring AI advancements, and participating in tech meetups. I am also passionate about mentoring budding tech professionals, organising and participating in hackathons.


Awards & Certifications

  • Chief Technology Officer Career Guide – 2024
  • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Engineer - 2023
  • Getting Started with Google Kubernetes Engine - 2023
  • Generative AI for Business Leaders – 2024
  • Google Cloud Platform Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure - 2019
  • Certified ScrumMaster – 2017
  • Certified Elasticsearch Developer - 2015