My RESUME / CV
Experience
Oct 2024 - Present
Digital Projects Manager & eBanking
ABC CAPITAL BANK UGANDA
Onsite - Kampala, Uganda
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Currently driving digital transformation at ABC Capital Bank, where I launched the bank’s first mobile lending product and built project management structures from the ground up, that ensure successful delivery of key digital projects including notably: Mobile banking (USSD Push & Pull, Web & App channels, Instant Card Issuance, Website Revamp, and a mobile wallet supporting Social banking.
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Supporting the bank’s marketing and branding during its digital transformation despite lacking a formal marketing team. Utilized prior Internet industry expertise to design a new company profile, advise on product communication strategies across existing channels, and actively contributing to the creation of a brand manual to strengthen positioning in a digitally-driven market.
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Supporting the Bank relocation project ensuring smooth execution with direct alignment to, and impact on the Bank’s overall rebranding strategy.
May 2024 - Oct 2024
Part-time IT Consultant
KEITH ASSOCIATES LTD
Hybrid - Kampala, Uganda
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Implemented Odoo Suite to digitize operations, integrating business functions and streamlining processes for Keith Associates, a leading Agrochemicals importer.
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Configured key modules such as Sales, Accounting, Inventory, and Marketing, ensuring seamless alignment with the company's operational needs.
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Trained staff on Odoo's functionalities and provided support, facilitating smooth adoption and ensuring minimal disruption during the transition.
Mar 2024 - Oct 2024
Part-time IT Consultant
NYONTA LIQUORS (U) LTD
Hybrid - Kampala, Uganda
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Developed a responsive and visually appealing website using Shopify, aligned with Nyonta Liquors' brand identity, showcasing diverse product offerings through curated content and high-quality imagery.
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Set up social media accounts, enhancing the brand's online visibility and driving customer engagement through strategic content management.
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Integrated a payment aggregator to support various payment methods, including Mobile Money, VISA, Mastercard, and AMEX, ensuring a seamless checkout experience for customers.
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Setup domain and DNS, implemented essential email security protocols (DMARC, SPF, DKIM, BIMI), and configured Google Workspace to facilitate efficient internal communications and operations.
Oct 2021 - Mar 2024
Regional IT Manager
KASHA GLOBAL, INC
Remote - Nairobi, Kenya
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Hired, coached, and led an IT team consisting of Tech Support and DevOps engineers that managed and supported IT operations across Kenya, Rwanda, and South Africa, plus remote teams globally.
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Improved service availability through policy design & implementation, and Projects leadership, that ensured business continuity, advanced monitoring & support systems, and also Led Cloud infrastructure security initiatives, safeguarding systems from internal and external threats.
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Spearheaded GDPR compliance and security measures (ISO 27001), enhancing data confidentiality and reducing risk exposure, while ensuring alignment with international data protection standards.
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Drove IT strategy alignment with business goals, leading to successful fundraising rounds totaling $21m, and driving technological innovations that supported the company’s growth.
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Directly managed and optimized an annual $250k Group IT service delivery budget, reducing costs by strategically managing both CAPEX and OPEX. Reallocated savings to key initiatives, improving overall IT service delivery.
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Managed external suppliers and forged new partnerships, resulting in optimized pricing and enhanced service agreements that ensured timely and high-quality product delivery.
Apr 2018 - Sept 2021
Head of IT
(Product, Infrastructure & Services)
JUMIA GROUP
Hybrid - Kampala, Uganda
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Progressed from a Product Support Engineer (IT Rep) for Uganda and expanded product support operations from a single country to five (Uganda, Tanzania, Cameroon, Senegal, and Tunisia), culminating in a promotion to Head of IT for Uganda & Tanzania.
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Collaborated with Group IT and Product teams to deploy new products and IT projects across multiple markets. Ensured robust systems performance and security as we drove Jumia's IPO on the NYSE, directly contributing to its success.
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Developed and executed comprehensive onboarding programs for IT Representatives across Jumia's Emerging markets, reducing ramp-up time and accelerating new hire productivity.
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Among many other key projects, I Improved IT support and adherence to SLAs across 7 emerging markets by more than 50% through the implementation of an automated ticketing system (Wufoo, Zapier, Asana). This resulted in a significant increase in end-user satisfaction.
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Led disaster recovery initiatives that resulted in minimal downtime during outages and upgrades. Ensured business continuity through rigorous testing and consistent stakeholder communication.
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Leveraged IT system data to conduct comprehensive analysis, identifying key trends and developing actionable strategies. This directly informed performance steering and ensured continuous system optimization.
Sept 2017 - Mar 2018
Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Officer
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Slashed issue resolution timelines by 50%, and boosted end-user satisfaction. Increased information security awareness and established breach response guidelines.
BIDCO UGANDA LTD
Onsite - Jinja, Uganda
May 2017 - July 2017
Web Development Intern
FRONYN TECHNOLOGIES
Onsite - Hyderabad, India
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Contributed as a core member of a 5-person software development team within a larger group of 20 interns each from a different African country and successfully delivered a web-based travel project with booking and accommodation functionalities. Received specialized training in web development and Agile methodologies from Thoughtworks.
2005 - 2010
Part-time Computer Technician
SAI-KRISHNA COMPUTERS
Onsite - Hyderabad, India
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As a student in India, I diagnosed and resolved a wide range of device issues, including hardware and software faults, to enhance customer satisfaction. Applied technical expertise and customer insights to support purchase decisions.
Education
Aug 2025 - 2027
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
Master of E-Governance Technology & Services
Kampala, Uganda
Jul 2020 - Jun 2023
IU INTERNATIONAL UNIVERISTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Coursework completed in
Master of Business Administration (MBA) – IT Management
Bonn, Germany
Sept 2013 - Jun 2017
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Electronics & Communications Engineering
Hyderabad, India
2011 - 2012
MAKERERE COLLEGE SCHOOL
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)
Kampala, Uganda
2007 - 2010
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)
KING'S COLLEGE, BUDO
Kampala, Uganda
Professional Skillset
Leadership & Management
Strategic Planning
Problem-Solving
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Languages
English (native)
German (A2 Level)
Luganda (native)
Lusoga (native)