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Joshua Bakebwa Agaba

@joshuabakebwaagaba

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IoT Engineer shipping end-to-end monitoring and full-stack systems.

Uganda

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can ship production software end-to-end—building IoT monitoring and reliable full-stack systems—with strong troubleshooting, ownership, and AI-assisted development to move faster without sacrificing quality.

I’m an IoT Engineer with hands-on experience spanning embedded systems, network infrastructure monitoring, and full-stack software development. I designed and deployed API-driven monitoring across power systems, ISP links, and server-room environmental conditions into Paessler PRTG, turning sensor data into live metrics and automated alerting.

I also built an internal Inventory & Fixed Asset Management ERP (React/TypeScript, NestJS, PostgreSQL, Docker) that’s now in live, company-wide use. I work like a productivity force multiplier—using AI-assisted/agentic software development workflows (Chat GPT, Claude, Bing) to deliver complex work faster and debug it more easily.

My background combines solid embedded systems fundamentals (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, IoT) with growing network administration and infrastructure monitoring expertise. Through roles like Information Technology Officer and university leadership, I’ve strengthened customer-facing support, clear written/verbal communication, and methodical troubleshooting from logs, HTTP responses, and system behavior.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Power Monitoring System (Pi4)

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Computer Facilities Technical Services (CFTS)

Jul 2025 - Present (1 year)

Built a Raspberry Pi 4-based power monitoring system to poll inverter batteries and monitor battery health and charge status. Implemented communication using MAX485 with Modbus over RS485.

Raspberry Pi MAX485 Modbus Charge Status Monitoring IoT Data Polling

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IoT Engineer

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Computer Facilities Technical Services (CFTS)

May 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Set up and maintained IoT infrastructure for server-room environmental monitoring and designed API-driven monitoring for power systems, ISP links, and sensor conditions using Paessler PRTG. Built and deployed a full-stack Inventory & Fixed Asset Management ERP now in company-wide live use.

REST APIs JSON Monitoring API Integration Redundancy Testing React TypeScript NestJS PostgreSQL Prisma Docker Docker Compose Nginx RBAC

Current

Inventory & Fixed Asset ERP

Current

Computer Facilities Technical Services (CFTS)

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Built a full-stack internal Inventory & Fixed Asset Management ERP to register, value, locate, move, audit, and report on company stock and fixed assets. Implemented workflows including pending valuation review and location/movement tracking, with role-based access and production live use.

React TypeScript NestJS PostgreSQL Prisma Docker Compose Nginx REST APIs JSON RBAC Pending Valuation Workflow Vendor Outreach Automation Authentication & Authorization

IT Officer

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Uganda

Jan 2024 - May 2025 (1 year 4 months)

Administered and maintained ministry network infrastructure, including wireless access points and segmented VLAN configurations. Assisted with DHCP/DNS administration, mailing system upkeep, access control, and supported office IT setups including PBX/Intercom and video conferencing.

Network Administration Access Points VLAN DHCP DNS Mailing Systems Access Control Video Conferencing Support

Arduino RFID Contactless Card

ISBAT University

Jan 2024 - Jun 2024 (5 months)

Constructed and programmed RFID cards to write/read figures and enable contactless payments using proximity card interactions. Built an interface to display balance changes.

Arduino Contactless Payments Card Read Write Account Balance Display Interface

Arduino Smart Lighting

ISBAT University

May 2021 - Aug 2021 (3 months)

Developed an automated lighting system using Ultrasonic sensors and relay switching for timed activation and power management. Also built an automated smoke detection system using an MQ2 sensor to trigger an alarm.

Arduino Relay Smart Lighting Power Management MQ 2 Smoke Sensor

Graphics Designer & Field Marketing

Canaan Travels Uganda Ltd

Sep 2020 - Jul 2021 (10 months)

Created social media posts for seasonal tour packages and performed field marketing to acquire clients. Also provided customer service and assisted with internal technical support for office IT functions.

Social Media Marketing Field Marketing Tour Package Sales Support Customer Service Technical Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

ISBAT University

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, graduating on 5 December 2024. Coursework included Arduino embedded systems and other computer engineering topics.

Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM)

Erasmus Exchange, Computer Engineering

Completed an Erasmus exchange in Computer Engineering, ending January 2023. Coursework included networking fundamentals, routing and switching, parallel programming, and engineering requirements.