I’m a software engineer who thrives on building scalable backend services and distributed systems in regulated enterprise environments. I’m proficient in Python and Java, with hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes) and AI-enabled applications including LLM agent systems and retrieval-augmented generation. I enjoy turning complex problems into reliable solutions and collaborating across teams to deliver clear impact. Most recently at Deloitte and Barclays, I’ve contributed to AI-driven platforms, data pipelines, and developer tooling, while balancing stakeholder expectations and strong governance. I’m passionate about applying data-driven thinking to real-world business challenges and continuously learning new technologies to improve outcomes for clients and teammates.

Destin Cleo Kouamba

I’m a software engineer who thrives on building scalable backend services and distributed systems in regulated enterprise environments. I’m proficient in Python and Java, with hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes) and AI-enabled applications including LLM agent systems and retrieval-augmented generation. I enjoy turning complex problems into reliable solutions and collaborating across teams to deliver clear impact. Most recently at Deloitte and Barclays, I’ve contributed to AI-driven platforms, data pipelines, and developer tooling, while balancing stakeholder expectations and strong governance. I’m passionate about applying data-driven thinking to real-world business challenges and continuously learning new technologies to improve outcomes for clients and teammates.

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I’m a software engineer who thrives on building scalable backend services and distributed systems in regulated enterprise environments. I’m proficient in Python and Java, with hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes) and AI-enabled applications including LLM agent systems and retrieval-augmented generation. I enjoy turning complex problems into reliable solutions and collaborating across teams to deliver clear impact.

Most recently at Deloitte and Barclays, I’ve contributed to AI-driven platforms, data pipelines, and developer tooling, while balancing stakeholder expectations and strong governance. I’m passionate about applying data-driven thinking to real-world business challenges and continuously learning new technologies to improve outcomes for clients and teammates.

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Language

Polish
Fluent
French
Advanced
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Software Engineering Consultant at Deloitte
March 1, 2024 - Present
Refactored a high-throughput Java monolith into containerized microservices deployed on Kubernetes, implementing REST APIs and improving CI/CD deployment velocity by 25%. Developed an automated data pipeline ingesting operational metrics from TimescaleDB and exposing analytics dashboards via Power BI. Contributed to an AI-driven research analysis platform using LangGraph-based agents and RAG pipelines to extract insights from partner-client interviews across Azure and GCP infrastructure. Built an internal developer productivity tool using LLM-based agents to automate pull-request analysis and code-review suggestions. Secured £50,000 in client funding by pitching an agentic AI acceleration proposition to an Aerospace & Defence client.
Technical Product Manager at Barclays
August 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024
Led redesign of FX inter-account transfer journey across engineering, compliance, and design teams. Delivered UX rebuild of the international payments flow, reducing drop-off by 5%. Implemented improved fraud-prevention controls protecting ~£200k annually in client funds.
Graduate Analyst at Barclays, Investment Consulting & Credit Distribution
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2022
Supported quantitative analysis and reporting across credit and investment portfolios; built familiarity with data-driven decision-making in financial services.

Education

MSc: Humanitarian Engineering with Management (Merit) at University of Warwick
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2020
BEng: Civil Engineering (2:1) at University of Warwick
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2020

Qualifications

AWS AI Practitioner
January 1, 2026 - May 2, 2026
Mathematics of Machine Learning Short Course
August 1, 2025 - May 2, 2026
LLM Ops Mastering Amazon SageMaker
May 1, 2025 - May 2, 2026
Software Engineering Bootcamp
August 1, 2024 - May 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education