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Senior Software Developer | Network Administrator | Information Security Analyst | IT Leader

Kampala, Uganda
Only remote
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Science, University of Pretoria, December 2010
Kampala, Uganda
Only remote
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Science, University of Pretoria, December 2010

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Experienced Senior Software Developer, Network Administrator, Information Security Analyst, and IT Leader with over 15 years of experience in designing, developing, securing, and managing enterprise-grade systems. Proven ability to deliver scalable digital solutions, lead technical teams, and implement secure IT infrastructures across fintech, healthcare, ERP, and enterprise software environments.
Full-Stack Software Development
Expert in C#, VB.NET, Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, and Ruby. Skilled in .NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, Angular, React, React Native, Express.js, and Node.js. Experienced in building scalable web, mobile, and desktop applications using clean architecture, microservices, and performance optimization. Strong in API development and system integration.
Network Administration & Information Security
Advanced knowledge of enterprise networking, system administration, and cybersecurity. Experienced in Active Directory (RODC), firewalls, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, and secure Windows, Linux, and Samba environments. Skilled in penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, incident response, and security audits. Certified in CISSP, CEH v6, GIAC GCFW, GIAC GCFA, CompTIA Security+, and Network+.
Database Management & Architecture
Expert in Microsoft SQL Server (SSIS/SSRS), Oracle 11g, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. Skilled in database design, normalization, stored procedures, triggers, views, and query optimization. Experienced in ETL, data warehousing, and performance tuning for high-volume systems ensuring scalability and integrity.
Cloud & CRM Systems
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and AWS for cloud deployment, scaling, and infrastructure management. Skilled in virtual machines, containers, and serverless architectures. Experienced in Salesforce CRM customization and integration. Strong knowledge of cloud security, IAM, and hybrid environments.
Agile & IT Governance
Proficient in Agile, Scrum, ITIL, and JAD methodologies. Experienced in sprint planning, backlog management, risk mitigation, and continuous delivery. Strong background in IT governance, compliance, BCP, and DRP. Proven ability to lead teams and deliver complex projects on time.
Fintech & E-Payment Systems
Experienced in designing secure financial systems including payment gateways, e-wallets, POS systems, and mobile money integrations. Skilled in transaction processing systems for utilities and enterprise finance platforms with strong focus on encryption and fraud prevention.

IT Leadership & Microsoft Stack
Strong leadership of development teams, QA, analysts, and DevOps engineers. Skilled in requirements analysis, system design, and technical documentation. Extensive experience with C#, ASP.NET, VB.NET, SQL Server, and Azure. Certified MCSD, MCP, MCSA, and MCSE.


Experience

Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2021

Languages

EnglishFluent

Project history

Head of IT Projects

Gilanta LTD
Leading strategic digital transformation, e-commerce, and super-app ecosystem implementations across the region. Overseeing end-to-end project management lifecycle for complex digital commerce platforms, coordinating geographically distributed technical teams, managing stakeholder and vendor integrations, and driving agile methodologies including Scrum, sprint planning, and JAD sessions.

Head of IT Department

Gilmed LTD
Directing corporate IT strategy, infrastructure governance, data operations, and enterprise systems management. Defining and executing IT strategy and technology roadmap, directing network infrastructure and cybersecurity protocols, formulating BCP and DRP blueprints, governing IT audit and regulatory compliance, and mentoring internal technical staff.

Senior Microsoft Software Engineer (Rwanda)

TechAffinity Inc
Troubleshooting, maintaining, and upgrading production-grade applications on Microsoft architectures including C#, VB, SQL Server, and Azure Cloud. Migrating legacy .NET Framework to .NET Core, engineering API documentation with Swagger UI, building custom service components for API streams, and authoring optimized SQL stored procedures, views, triggers, and SSIS packages.

Head Software Engineer

FreeWave Technology Ltd
Leading regional East African software service and application development consulting. Consulting on backend systems, cloud microservices, APIs, and multi-platform mobile architectures using Node.js, Express.js, React Native, and Angular. Architecting relational database schemas in PostgreSQL and non-relational structures in MongoDB, integrating application architectures within AWS, and maintaining version controls using Git and Bitbucket.

Dot Net Developer (Consultant)

Universal Data Solutions Limited
Full-lifecycle design, coding, and automated functional testing for Web Forms and Web Services across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Burundi. Employing MVVM and View Model patterns and aligning deployment tasks with ITIL-compliant incident tracking and operational change management procedures.

Chief Technical Officer

Infinity Business Agency Limited
Leading e-payment solution provider driving cashless ecosystem frameworks in Rwanda. Developing and scaling the core national e-payment transactional engine supporting RRA tax payments, utilities, and consumer POS services. Maintaining electronic wallet capabilities and secure NFC processing terminals, engineering external API entry points, and conducting technical operational training for over 500 transaction agents.

Managing Partner & Head of Software Development

Ihumure Digital Solutions
Co-founded and scaled a domestic private software studio specializing in bespoke management systems for African target markets. Supervised ground-up codebase development of Hotel, Clinic, Asset, Traffic, Restaurant POS, Library, School, and specialized E-payment applications.

Dean of Studies

Msgr. Felicien Mubiligi Catholic TSS
Structured and administered the academic curriculum for advanced Computer Science tracks, lecturing on Networking, Databases, C++, C, Java, and Python.

Network Administrator

Kabega, Bogezi and Bukenya Advocates (Uganda)
Network administration services for a Ugandan legal firm.

Database Administrator (Contract)

South Africa Revenue Services (SARS)
Contract database administration for South Africa Revenue Services.

Software Developer, Network Admin & Security Analyst

Singular Logic Ltd (Greece/Angola)
Software development, network administration, and security analysis for Singular Logic Ltd operating in Greece and Angola.

Database Administrator

Standard Bank South Africa
Database administration for Standard Bank South Africa.

Webmaster (World Cup Coverage)

British Broadcasting Council (BBC)
Webmaster role supporting World Cup Coverage for the BBC.

Database Administrator

MapIT South Africa
Database administration for MapIT South Africa.

Computer Science Tutor

University of Pretoria
Computer Science tutoring at the University of Pretoria.

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