
Kawudha Racheal Olive
@kawudharachealolive
I lead end-to-end digital product delivery, turning user needs into scalable solutions with social impact.
What I'm looking for
At GDExperts, I lead end-to-end delivery of custom enterprise software across telecom, fintech, support systems, and digital platforms. I turn client requirements into solution designs, documentation, prioritized backlogs, and tested releases.
I've managed products and projects at MindSpace, GoXpres Logistics, Retinahapp, and Rocket Health-TMCG, connecting customer research, product strategy, and cross-functional delivery. My work includes an MTN Uganda award-winning fiber work order solution and safety, security, and mental-health innovations recognized by the UN, Ashoka, and Starthub.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Analyst / Project Manager
GDExperts
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Lead end-to-end delivery of custom enterprise software solutions across telecom, fintech, and digital platforms. Manage product backlog, coordinate cross-functional teams using Scrum, and oversee UAT and system integration testing.
Research and Projects Officer
Rocket Health -TMCG
Jun 2022 - Dec 2022 (6 months)
Coordinated implementation of various projects, assisted in research and proposal writing, conducted market research and data analysis, and prepared project reports for stakeholders.
Product Manager
MindSpace
Aug 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 4 months)
Conducted competitor analysis and market research, implemented agile methodologies, developed product roadmaps, and monitored product performance metrics to inform strategic decisions.
Chief Product Officer
GoXpres Logistics
Sep 2020 - Nov 2021 (1 year 2 months)
Facilitated communication across the company, ensured product alignment with business objectives, defined and tracked product performance metrics, and analyzed customer and rider needs.
Developer and Product Owner
Asterisk International Group
Jun 2021 - Jul 2021 (1 month)
Organized sprints, defined stories, provided clarifications, and presented progress reports to the CTO. Set direction for development, trained team members, and delegated tasks.
Developer and Product Manager
Retinahapp
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)
Worked with development and design teams, created mockups, specified developer requirements, and tracked progress. Managed product upgrades and translated discovery data into product requirements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Makerere University
Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering
Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda.
The YILED
Certificate, Monitoring & Evaluation
Earned certificates in Monitoring & Evaluation and Project Planning and Management from The YILED in Uganda.
Huawei Academy
Certificate, IT Security
Completed a certificate in IT Security from Huawei Academy.
Buzzcut Foundation
Certificate, Active Listening & Group Facilitation
2021 - 2021
Attained a certificate in Active Listening & Group Facilitation from Buzzcut Foundation in 2021.
Certificate, Project Management
Completed a certificate in Project Management from Google.
Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Program
Certificate, Entrepreneurship
2019 - 2019
Attended a three-month entrepreneurship training by the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Program in 2019.
UNFPA Uganda
Certificate, Leadership
2019 - 2019
Acquired leadership skills through the 'Learn from UNFPA' program under UNFPA Uganda in 2019.
Writing Our World
Certificate, Writing, Leadership, Communication, Public Speaking
2017 - 2017
Acquired writing, leadership, communication, and public speaking skills from Writing Our World in 2017.
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