Kizito Katawonga
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English Full professional proficiency
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Solomon King Benge
Kizito is one of the most brilliant and exceptionally creative people I have had the pleasure of working with, with a brilliant mind that sees issues from multiple perspectives. He is a strong and loyal friend and business partner, and overall a great mind to have on any team.
Edward Matovu
Kizito is one of Uganda's leading creative visionaries.
Solomon King Benge
Kizito is one of the most brilliant and exceptionally creative people I have had the pleasure of working with, with a brilliant mind that sees issues from multiple perspectives. He is a strong and loyal friend and business partner, and overall a great mind to have on any team.
Edward Matovu
Kizito is one of Uganda's leading creative visionaries.
Solomon King Benge
Kizito is one of the most brilliant and exceptionally creative people I have had the pleasure of working with, with a brilliant mind that sees issues from multiple perspectives. He is a strong and loyal friend and business partner, and overall a great mind to have on any team.
Edward Matovu
Kizito is one of Uganda's leading creative visionaries.
Solomon King Benge
Kizito is one of the most brilliant and exceptionally creative people I have had the pleasure of working with, with a brilliant mind that sees issues from multiple perspectives. He is a strong and loyal friend and business partner, and overall a great mind to have on any team.
Edward Matovu
Kizito is one of Uganda's leading creative visionaries.
Credentials
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User Experience Insights with Chris Nodder
LinkedInOct, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Freelance Writer, Blogger & Editor
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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PC Gamer Hardware Writer
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Sep 2020 - Present
Contributing hardware writer covering the latest and greatest gaming tech, gear and gadgets
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Gamesradar Hardware Writer
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Jan 2022 - Present
Contributing hardware writer covering the latest and greatest gaming tech, gear and gadgets,
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PowerUp Gaming Hardware Writer
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Jan 2018 - Present
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Digital Trends Contributing Writer
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May 2019 - Present
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Thoughtworks
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Experience Design Consultant
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Oct 2018 - Mar 2023
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Experience Design Consultant
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Dec 2015 - Sep 2018
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Experience Design Consultant
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Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
Bringing a wealth of experience in UI, UX and brand design to the worlds best software company ThoughtWorks.I help solve customers problems by creating workflows and designs that address the users needs simply, intuitively and beautifully.
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Executive Producer
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Jun 2012 - Dec 2014
I help guide and vet the creative processes to ensure the highest quality output of the team to meet our goal of being the most creative and innovative visual effects studio in the region. I help guide and vet the creative processes to ensure the highest quality output of the team to meet our goal of being the most creative and innovative visual effects studio in the region.
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Freelance
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Uganda
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Digital Media Consultant
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Jan 2009 - Dec 2014
I help you create beautiful web and social media experiences to get your business going. I especially love to work with small business owners who are passionate about creating a dent in the universe. I help you create beautiful web and social media experiences to get your business going. I especially love to work with small business owners who are passionate about creating a dent in the universe.
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Node Six
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Kampala, Uganda
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Lead Design/ Director
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May 2009 - Oct 2013
Using my 15 years of experience in digital design and strategy, I head the interactive design at this internet solutions provider. As a director in the company, I help with business design, strategy and direction. Using my 15 years of experience in digital design and strategy, I head the interactive design at this internet solutions provider. As a director in the company, I help with business design, strategy and direction.
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New media director
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Mar 2006 - Feb 2009
Established a New Media division within the agency creative, catering to needs of web, interactive and animation needs. QG Saatchi is currently the only local agency with such in-house capability. Key in directing new media elements of client campaigns to incorporate unique elements over Internet, Television, Interactive and ambient media to give true 360 degree communications. New Media Division alone made over UGX 100 Million in the first year of operations. Critical in winning over new business of over UGX 300 Million by virtue of new multimedia elements incorporated in client presentations that was unmatched by other agencies. Show less
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Founder/ Partner/ Art Director
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Jan 2003 - Sep 2006
Founded this high impact New Media Design Agency to address the need for radical, quality creative design of Uganda's burgeoning advertising and multimedia industry Raised the company from a fledgling startup to a highly successful market leader. Accelerated public awareness of the company through use of Unique but easy to use branded multimedia profile/ portfolio CD-Rom and radical branded stationary. Spearheaded a revolution in advertising for Television by introducing adverts using new 2D & 3D animation techniques for brands such as MTN Uganda which have since influenced other market players. Introduced the concept of professional corporate flash multimedia presentations to replace common PowerPoint presentations. Pioneered the first Flash Multimedia websites in Uganda. Led a multi-talented team of highly skilled creative and technical individuals producing most unique style and highest excellence of client work. 2002-2003 Freelance Kampala, Uganda Show less
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Art Director
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Jan 2001 - Jan 2002
Interface & Web Design Responsible for concept, design and implementation of web projects. Instrumental in the startup and establishment of the company including creating the brand identity for the new startup. Interface & Web Design Responsible for concept, design and implementation of web projects. Instrumental in the startup and establishment of the company including creating the brand identity for the new startup.
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Art Director
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Jan 2000 - Jan 2001
Interface & Web Design Responsible for all web and interface design work needed by this leading Software applications provider. Designed and developed the first of a kind in East Africa Soft Skin interface for leading internet timer software 'Butterfly' & "Chrysalid" Instrumental in creating the brand Identity for this market leader. Interface & Web Design Responsible for all web and interface design work needed by this leading Software applications provider. Designed and developed the first of a kind in East Africa Soft Skin interface for leading internet timer software 'Butterfly' & "Chrysalid" Instrumental in creating the brand Identity for this market leader.
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IT Support & Designer
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1999 - 2000
Instrumental in the setup and day to day running of CyberWorld, Uganda's first Internet Café Responsible for hardware assembly, setup, maintenance and networking. Integral part of a team of IT support and Customer care staff. Instrumental in the setup and day to day running of CyberWorld, Uganda's first Internet Café Responsible for hardware assembly, setup, maintenance and networking. Integral part of a team of IT support and Customer care staff.
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Graphic & Web Designer
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Jan 1998 - Jan 1999
Immediately hired upon finishing a training course in web design by the same firm. Promoted to senior web designer within 3 months of starting. Immediately hired upon finishing a training course in web design by the same firm. Promoted to senior web designer within 3 months of starting.
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Education
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Makerere University
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Makerere College School
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Nakasero Primary School Kampala, Uganda
primary school certificate, primary school