Experience

National Information Technology Authority -Uganda (NITA-U)

• Project Manager:- Electronic Services

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  To manage full cycle IT projects connected to the new eServices implementation, including identification and deployment of selected e-Services aimed at improving service delivery in the four priority sectors namely; Education, Health, Agriculture, and JLOS. Duties •Implement a comprehensive plan to support the digitization of public services in Uganda•Define the priorities and elaboration of concrete activities necessary to achieve planned goals and fulfill RCIP program KPIs•Keep track of program activities and timely inform of any delays, pending activities, risks if any•Monitor the activities and ensure the quality of products produced under the eServices component•Coordinate project partners, stakeholders and contractors•Presenting program activities and results to various stakeholders•Contribute to strategic planning for the eServices component, participate in the elaboration of work plans, concept notes, program narratives•Contribute to annual work plans and to program monitoring, evaluation and reporting, ensure timely and accurate information provided•Other duties as assigned•Ensure completeness of all project and system documentation - specifications test plans, executed test protocols and all related documentation that is necessary to demonstrate implementation. Activities of the project will be documented using applicable standards, methods and tools; •Ensure that all project documentations are securely kept and available.•Ensure proper plan and arrangement are put in place for internationalization and sustainability of the project deliverables Special reporting requirements;•In addition to the component manager, the PM shall provide monthly projects reports to the PC/RCIP, and shall participate in RCIP coordination meeting Show less

• Application Architect

  • May 2016 - Present

  • Provide application design recommendations based on long-term IT organizational business objectives• Design application interfaces and software services emphasizing the ‘reuse’ principle in consideration of future integration with other applications • Collaborate with software developers to ensure scalable and efficient solutions are envisioned, designed, developed and implemented aligned to business objectives • Research, design, and develop prototypes using specific selected products and technologies to demonstrate utility, productivity enhancements, and cost savings. • Develop test plans for quality assurance of system enhancements, modifications, application fixes, and new releases of software • Contribute to the development of repeatable methodologies in application/ software architecture for optimized solutions • Design enterprise level software integration solutions as aligned to case by case non-functional requirements • Ensure compliance to globally recognized architectural standards • Analyze business requirements to determine application requirements• Determine and evaluate potential solutions, system specifications as well as requirements to meet the business requirements. • Design integrated solutions which may include applications, databases, networks, and related systems. • Research, analyze and evaluate current technical trends, emerging technologies and standards, new software functionality, and alternative software solutions to determine applicability and viability. Provide technical support in in addressing enterprise-wide solutions and technology requirements for software/ applications • Develop clear and detailed programming instructions to solve organization/ business problems through automation support or business process re-engineering • Establish policies, standards and procedures to ensure useful and readily accessible data. Develop and maintain technical design documents and blueprints for software solutions. Show less

• Project Manager Shared IT Services-Unified Messaging and Collaboration System (UMCS) RCIP World Bank

  • Apr 2017 - Jun 2019

  Specific Project responsibilitiesa. Be responsible to the Component Manager for the delivery of project activities b. Develop a detailed project plan consistent the RCIP master plan and with appropriate linkages with other component project plans as necessary. The project plan should clearly allocate resource (budget / human, or otherwise) needed for its delivery c. Assess and document stakeholders and design and implement an engagement plan necessary to ensure support necessary to the project is received from them. d. Lead and ensure timely execution of the project plan developed above within scope and approved resources (budget) e. Asses, profile risks associated with the project, and develop and ensure the implementation of a risk management plan on all aspects and for the duration of the project f. Manage vendor contracts ensuring (i) the contractors meet their obligations to deliver timely agreed outputs of the UMCS, (ii) such outputs meet the specifications and standards as agreed within the contract, (iii) the contractors do not contravene any legal, social or environmental safeguards expected of the project, and (iv) records relating to the contracts are kept securely in the execution of such contractsg. Ensure completeness of all project and system documentation - specifications test plans, executed test protocols and all related documentation that is necessary to demonstrate implementation. Activities of the project will be documented using applicable standards, methods and tools; i. Ensure that all project documentations are securely kept and available.j. Ensure proper plan and arrangement are put in place for internationalization and sustainability of the project deliverables Special reporting requirements;• In addition to the component manager, the PM shall provide monthly projects reports to the PC/RCIP, and shall participate in RCIP coordination meeting Show less



Electoral Commission Uganda

• Uganda
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager-BVVS

  • Sep 2020 - Feb 2021

  Lead the implementation of the Bio-metric Voter Verification System (BVVS) project with the following duties and roles; a. Asses, profile risks associated with the project, and develop and ensure the implementation of a risk management plan on all aspects and for the duration of the project b. Ensure completeness of all project and system documentation - specifications test plans, executed test protocols and all related documentation that is necessary to demonstrate implementation. Activities of the project will be documented using applicable standards, methods and tools; c. Ensure that all project documentations are securely kept and available. d. Coordinate actively with the Project Director, in the implementation of the BVVS project e. Provide weekly and monthly project reports to the Project Director, and participate in BVVS project coordination meetings. Show less



Finance Trust Bank

• Uganda
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• IT Business Process Administrator

  • Aug 2014 - Apr 2016

  To plan, test and implement new changes in the bank’s core databases so as to ensure data integrity and optimal data performance. To provide a range of administrative and technical services to our clients end to end business process. To automate systems administration tasks and author policies and procedures that support maximum up time operation of all core system applications. Work with the developers and users of the databases and database applications to assist, manage and tailor the databases to meet corporate needs and requirements. Show less



Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI)

• Database Administrator/Alternative Business Channels

  • May 2012 - Aug 2014

  1) Preparation of a comprehensive project charters detailing the project scope, deliverables (inclusions, exclusions and risks), the work breakdown structure, a risk analysis depicting the probability and effect of the identified risks and mitigation actions, estimated project costs and work schedules and a stakeholder analysis.2) Liaising with key stakeholders at the different Mobile Network Operators to undertake integration into the bearer channels (USSD Gateways and).3) Liaising with key stakeholders within Pride Microfinance for the integration into the bank’s processing environments.4) Providing updates on project status to stakeholders and facilitating discussions on critical issues.5) Initiating change requests and liaising with the change committee on requests that require their approval.6) Updating the Mobile Phone Banking issues tracker with new reported issues and identified risks.7) Managing a Mobile Banking Project for Pride Microfinance Limited which will enable Pride clients carry out mobile banking, airtime top-up, mobile wallet transfers, utility and merchant payments.8) Facilitating reconciliation process for Mobile Phone Banking and DFS Show less

• Database Administrator-Core Banking

  • Dec 2010 - May 2012

  Responsible for administering Bankers Realm system and SQL server database while supporting over 550 computer users in over 31 locations. Scope of position is expansive and includes designing, installation, implementing, supporting, training, administration and management of Core banking system and SQL Server DatabaseKey Achievements1) Spearheaded the completion of a disaster recovery site for the core banking system and maintained a RTO of 30 minutes and RPO of 1 hour.2) Delivered a cost effective robust backup system that reduced cost of backup tapes by almost 60% 3) Managed to streamline and improve reporting internally by designing and implementing system reports. A total of over 35 reports have been put in the system for the users.4) Attained consistent 96% up time of the core banking system. 5) Participated in review and testing of the core banking system upgrades from version 2.4.0.64 to version 2.4.0.75 to date.6) Achieved a customer satisfaction index of above 75%7) Project Team leader for the first ever Disaster Recover companywide test for the Core banking System and was 99% successful8) Maintained Zero Audit issues in my job area Show less