My resume

Since beginning my professional journey in 2022, I have focused on building practical, high-impact tech solutions. This page serves as a comprehensive look at my career, key projects, and technical expertise.

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-oriented Lead Software Engineer and IT Technician with 4+ years of progressive experience delivering scalable software products and maintaining critical medical imaging equipment (X-ray), providing hands‑on IT support to organizations and educational institutions. Demonstrated ability to design backend systems, manage cloud infrastructure and lead technical teams.

 

CORE SKILLS

  • Languages: Java, Python, PHP, JavaScript (Node.js), MYSQL, HTML5/CSS3.
  • Frameworks: Laravel, Express.js, React.js (Next.js), Django, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap.
  • Infrastructure & DevOps: Docker, Nginx, CI/CD Pipelines, Linux (Ubuntu/CentOS), AWS (EC2/S3), Git.
  • IT & Hardware: Technical support, system maintenance, troubleshooting, Medical Imaging Systems (X-ray maintenance & calibration), Network Administration, Windows, Mac & Linux software, System Integration and Basic Cyber Security.
  • Other Skills: Graphic Design, Communication, Sales & Digital Marketing,     Project Management and Agile Methodologies.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lead Software Engineer & Technician (X-ray Machine) Uganda Cancer Institute | Kampala, Uganda Jan 2024 – Present (part-time) Manage the software stack and hardware maintenance for critical medical imaging infrastructure.

  • Hardware/Software Integration: Manage installation, calibration, and firmware compatibility for X-ray imaging systems.
  • Automation & Reliability: Designed logical test procedures and monitoring scripts to detect configuration drift.
    • Impact: Increased system availability by ~30% through preventive maintenance automation.
    • Impact: Cut average incident-to-repair time by 40%.
  • Security: Reorganized user access controls, implementing role-based accounts for radiographers to prevent accidental configuration errors.

Web Developer WENIPS Organization | Remote 2025 – Present (contract)

  • Performance Engineering: Rebuilt the public-facing site to improve accessibility and SEO.
  • Optimization: Improved page load speed by 45% and increased average session duration by restructuring information architecture.

Lead Software Engineer (FinTech) FortiWallet | Remote 2024 – 2025 (Contract)

  • Backend Architecture: Led development of a secure digital wallet handling user accounts, transactions, and webhooks.
  • Security & Performance: Implemented strict validation, transaction idempotency, and rate-limiting.
    • Impact: Reduced API latency by 50% through query optimization and caching.
    • Impact: Successfully launched a secure MVP used by early pilot customers.

Software Engineer (Hotel Management System) Clover Tech | Hybrid 2024 – 2025 (Contract)

  • System Design: Built booking, check-in/out, and payment modules with normalized database schemas.
  • Reporting: Integrated automated daily occupancy and revenue reporting.
  • Delivery: Delivered a production-ready MVP currently used in pilot hotel properties for operational testing.

IT Strategy Manager (Asia Based) YDD Platform | Freelance 2025

  • Strategic Planning: Developed IT strategy, systems planning and workflow digitalization for company expansion.
  • Advisory: Advised leadership on software architecture and scalability, Plus maintained effective communication between Asia team & Uganda team.
  • Achievements: Delivered a full IT strategy framework and Business Model for Uganda, improving development planning accuracy and team coordination.

 

IT Support Specialist CEPARD Organization | On-site & Remote 2023 – 2025

  • Operations: Administered staff devices, backups, and network infrastructure.
  • Process Improvement: Implemented a ticketing approach and SLA tracking.
    • Impact: Reduced backlog of unresolved IT tickets by 40% by standardizing triage procedures.

Freelance Web Developer Chauffeurs On Travel | Remote part-time 2023 – Present

  • Product Development: Built a customer-facing booking platform with trip logging, admin dashboards, and Email notifications.
  • Business Impact: System implementation led to a steady increase in online bookings and reduced manual entry errors.

Lead Software Engineer Rumpo Dating Site (Startup)| Full-Time 2022 – 2023

  • Full Stack Development: Led end-to-end development using Django and HTML/CSS. Built real-time chat modules, matching logic, and recommendation algorithms.
  • User Safety: Reduced fake account creation by ~40% through improved verification flows.

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY

Community Lead & Mentor Online Tech Community (1.7k+ Members) | 2023 – Present

  • Manage a community of over 1,700 developers. Organize weekly posts, share resources, and host mentoring sessions to foster technical growth.

Freelance IT Consultant & Trainer Schools & Local Organizations | 2023 – Present

  • Provided software installations, network setup and training for clients including; Double Star Movie Production, YEEI Technical Institute, Ihsaan Junior school and Kisimbiri Primary school plus (100 – 500) Local Clients.
  • Standardized computer labs, Troubleshooted devices and trained teachers, significantly improving digital lesson delivery and solved IT problems for clients.

Technical Instructor

  • Tech Mentor Part-Time (2023 to date): Provided personal mentorship to different individuals in IT operations, programming and Digital Marketing.
  • Wonderful Secondary School Part-Time (2024–2025): Taught ICT and beginner programming to high school students.

EDUCATION

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Harvard CS50 Computer Science Certificate 2026
  • Odin Project web development certificate
  • Information Technology Diploma 2022 – 2023
  • Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (A-Level) 2019 – 2021

Self-Taught Software Engineer 2019 – Present

  • Curriculum includes; FreeCodeCamp, Open Source Society University, Teach Yourself Computer Science and online learning resources mainly books and others like blogs and videos.
  • Continuous learning in Physics, Math, Computer Science and Machine Learning.
  • Integrated learning with AI, Google and online communities, use ChatGPT and Gemini as Examiners & Teachers.

PERSONAL PROJECTS.

Sof Data 2020 – 2021

  • This was my first project, a school management system, it received data from the Security personals, bursar, Teachers, and head teachers, with a main dashboard controlling all the information.
  • It was highly customizable, could summarize info and work offline and online.
  • Achievements: This project got me chosen as an SDG champion for innovation.

Tuno View 2023 – 2024

  • This was a Local blogging site, meant to promote local talent, news, culture, local business and many others.
  • Businesses and individuals could create accounts, post, advertise and send messages to each other.
  • Achievements: I learnt business lessons on Software As a Service.

Open to Collaboration

I am open to working on projects related to software systems, AI integration, and educational technology. If you’re interested in collaborating or learning more, feel free to reach out.

info@chiefowen.com
chiefssekandiowen@gmail.com