Huge fan of Startups and Communities who is trying to build the web, one block of code at a time. I hit keyboard keys to write lines of code on a daily - this is my own way of making ends meet.
When I am not fighting with the keys on my laptop, I am either working on making employment more accessible to African Youth with Waape or indulging in intellectual discourse through debates or giving speeches as a Toastmaster. I sometimes even give Ted talks in my dreams.
I speak Javascript and Python natively as languages on top of my English which has been said to have an accent, depending on who I am speaking to.
Current Roles
Software Engineer
TourRadar · Vienna, Austria
May 2024 – Present
At TourRadar, I've had the opportunity to work across two critical teams shaping the traveler and operator experience.
- Marketplace Conversion Team: Helped improve the core marketplace where travelers discover thousands of adventures worldwide. Focused on optimizing user journey, enhancing performance, and increasing conversion through better discovery experiences, smarter filtering, and personalized content.
- FinTech Team: Currently building and maintaining payment systems that power payments across all TourRadar products—from traveler-facing checkout flows to internal tools and business platforms for tour operators. Working on scalable payment infrastructure, ensuring compliance, and delivering seamless transaction experiences across markets.
My work sits at the intersection of product, design, and engineering—always aiming to ship reliable, impactful features that move the business forward.
Fellow
Dream VC
May 2024 – Present
Learning from the ground up about the Venture Capital space in Africa.
Angel Investor
Uganda Business Angel Network
March 2024 – Present · Kampala, Uganda
Investing in early-stage tech startups across the region.
Website Administrator
Rwazi · United States
June 2023 – Present
Supporting Rwazi with their Marketing Websites for Mappers and Corporations.
Fellow
Sigma Squared Society
September 2021 – Present
Empowering The World's Most Ambitious Founders Under 26. Member of a global community of 1000+ entrepreneurs on a mission to transform broken industries and create positive impact across five continents and 25+ countries.
The Sigma Squared Society was previously known as the Kairos Society which started in the United States more than 13 years ago in 2008.
Previous Experience
Advisor
Waape · Kampala, Uganda
May 2024 – August 2024
Transitioning from a Founder and CTO role to advisory and support for the new team taking on the mantles.
Founder
Waape · Kampala, Uganda
May 2020 – May 2024
Building Africa's Talent Marketplace with a focus on Digital Skills.
- Spearheaded the establishment of Africa's Talent Marketplace to address the shortage of job opportunities for 400,000 graduates entering the job market annually for only 9,000 jobs
- Connected graduates to jobs and gigs shared by entrepreneurs and startups with business challenges that need prompt and affordable solutions
- Empowered Africa's youth to take advantage of the Gig Economy and Digital Age to stay ahead of unemployment
- Set up a support system for unemployed citizens lacking opportunities, connections, academic qualifications and experience
- Leveled the playing field and demystified the myth that careers are built only through honours and full-fledged education
Software Engineer
Archetype · New York, United States
November 2023 – April 2024 (6 months)
Helped API companies launch, iterate and scale their businesses with flexible and developer-first infrastructure that works at any size and stage.
Software Engineer
Archetype · New York, United States
September 2022 – April 2023 (8 months)
- Spearheaded the implementation of flexible and developer-first infrastructure to support API companies
- Designed and developed software solutions meeting specific needs while maintaining high standards of reliability and performance
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement efficiency-boosting solutions
- Employed agile methodologies for rapid development and testing
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies and industry trends
Founding Software Engineer
Pareto · United States
December 2020 – September 2022
Pareto is a venture-backed startup building the human API for business operations. A women-owned and operated virtual taskforce helping startups automate day-to-day data processing tasks.
- Developed and implemented efficient software solutions that improved system performance by 30%, resulting in cost savings
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and deliver high-quality software products within tight deadlines
- Conducted in-depth testing and debugging, resulting in a 50% decrease in bug reports and customer complaints
- Mentored junior software engineers in best practices for coding, testing, and software development methodologies
Software Engineering Contractor
Andela · New York, United States
April 2021 – January 2022 (10 months)
Working with a talent community of 77K+ software professionals and 100+ skills across 60+ countries to source, assess, match, and hire engineers.
- Developed and maintained software applications for multiple clients, resulting in increased efficiency and profitability
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement complex software solutions
- Conducted thorough testing and debugging to ensure high-quality products delivered on time and within budget
- Provided technical expertise and support, troubleshooting issues and offering innovative solutions
Software Engineer
Andela · Kampala, Uganda
February 2021 – March 2021 (2 months)
- Developed and implemented a new software module that increased application performance by 20%
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues
- Designed and executed automated testing procedures, reducing testing time by 50%
- Contributed to a new software framework that streamlined development processes by 30%
Associate Software Engineer
Andela · Kampala, Uganda
December 2019 – February 2021
- Developed and maintained software applications using Python, resulting in a 25% increase in efficiency
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features, reducing customer complaints by 30%
- Participated in code reviews and provided constructive feedback to team members
Web Developer
Medable, Inc · San Francisco, California
July 2019 – January 2022
- Implemented visual elements that users see and interact with in web applications
- Developed new user-facing features and built reusable code and libraries
- Ensured technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimized applications for maximum speed and scalability
- Created functional and appealing web and mobile-based applications
- Provided website maintenance, bug fixing, and enhancements
- Wrote functional requirement documents and specifications
- Created quality mockups and prototypes on tight timelines
- Assisted back-end developers with coding and troubleshooting
- Created cascading style sheets (CSS) consistent across all browsers and platforms
Technical Team Lead
GitStart (YC S19) · Hong Kong SAR
November 2020 – January 2021
- Acted as liaison between clients and dev team, sharing daily updates, leading retrospectives and planning sessions
- Set up tasks/tickets on internal Ticketing system and assigned them to developers
- Conducted Pair Programming sessions to unblock developers and devise better implementation strategies
- Code reviewed PRs, offered suggestions for improvements, and deployed to clients
Software Engineer
GitStart (YC S19) · Hong Kong SAR
September 2020 – January 2021
Fast, On-Demand Coding-as-a-Service platform.
- Worked on teams of super-efficient and self-paced developers to offer development and support to clients
- Integrated with clients' existing teams and systems to boost velocity and delivery
- Delivered high-quality, merge-ready PRs on a weekly basis
Software Engineer
Paway · San Francisco, California
October 2020 – January 2021
Developed a free dog walking mobile app to keep dogs safe, healthy & fit.
- Built mobile app using React Native for iOS and Android
- Utilized Firebase functions as backend, Cloud Firestore as database, and MapBox for maps
- Created a friendly and colorful version of Waze for Dogs
- Built Hot Walks & Pins feature for creating random virtual walks and pin drops
- Developed Walk Goals section for personal milestones and achievement tracking
Shopify Web Developer
anamiva · Alpharetta, Georgia
May 2020 – December 2020
- Created customized Shopify Store experience using Liquid Syntax to match designs
- Enabled store owner to populate data by providing configurable modules
- Created custom fields for product and customer data customization beyond built-in Shopify extensions
Software Engineer
Blossom · Los Angeles, California
December 2019 – August 2020
Working on a consultant-based contract to develop the Blossom VC platform (Console) for Venture Capital firms.
Frontend (Javascript, TypeScript, ReactJS, XState, Firebase):
- Set up Test-Driven Development using Jest and Enzyme, reducing bugs and improving code quality
- Built email sharing system using React Components for team collaboration
- Added watchlist feature for companies with custom categories
- Implemented Salesforce integration for lead tracking and monitoring
Backend (Python, Flask, Pandas, Firebase, MongoDB):
- Contributed to backend features and platform development
Software Developer
Andela · Kampala, Uganda
October 2018 – December 2019
Full-stack Javascript Engineer developing software and web solutions.
Key Projects:
- StackOverflow-Lite: Backend (Python/Flask) and Frontend (VanillaJS/HTML)
- Authors Haven: Backend (Python/Django) and Frontend (ReactJS/Redux)
- MMDP: Comprehensive platform with Website, CMS, and Co-ordination Matrix
- Website: HTML/CSS/VanillaJS/jQuery
- CMS Backend: NodeJS/ExpressJS/Keystone
- CMS Frontend: ReactJS/Redux
- Database: MongoDB & S3
- Matrix Backend: NodeJS/ExpressJS
- Matrix Frontend: ReactJS/Redux
IT Support Specialist
BetLion · Uganda
December 2017 – September 2018
- Handled daily technical issues from Customer Service Centre (failed deposits, transactions, deductions)
- Cross-referenced with FSB Platform, Mobile Telecommunication Aggregator Records, and Transactions Platform
- Built a messenger bot as a portal to website activities providing 24/7 customer service support
- Provided exceptional IT support ensuring seamless website functionality
Sales Representative
Door to Door Deliveries · Uganda
December 2017
- Marketed and acquired new small businesses and homes for weekly delivery services
- Delivered essential groceries including Potatoes and Charcoal
Education
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science
Cavendish University Uganda
August 2018 – August 2023
UACE, Sciences
Bishop Cipriano Kihangire S.S.S Bbiina
2012 – 2017
Certifications
- Learn Node.js Course
- Learn the Command Line Course
- Microsoft Office Specialist
- Learn Python 2 Course
- Learn Responsive Design Course
Honors & Awards
- 2nd Runner's Up - Public Speaking
- Best Speaker - Swing Teams