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nsubuga kasozi

@nsubugakasozi

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Experienced software engineer with a passion for building solutions.

Uganda

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a challenging role in a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and growth.

I am a software engineer with 10 years of experience, dedicated to building innovative solutions from the ground up. My passion lies in solving real-world problems through technology, and I thrive in dynamic, fast-paced teams where I can leverage my expertise in software architecture and development.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led various projects, including the development of serverless services for GiveDirectly, which enables real-time cash transfers to millions of refugees. My role as a Senior Software Engineer has allowed me to implement critical systems that enhance operational efficiency and prevent fraud using machine learning. I am committed to delivering high-quality software solutions that meet the unique needs of stakeholders.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Engineer

Current

GiveDirectly

Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Developed and maintained serverless services for a donor-direct-to-recipients system, enabling real-time cash transfers to millions of refugees. Implemented autopay and anti-fraud systems using machine learning, and led the Data Visualizations team for real-time metrics.

Golang Python AWS Node Docker Microservices Machine Learning

Senior Backend Software Engineer

Grid Esports

Feb 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 8 months)

Developed and maintained microservices for a metrics system processing 21 million events daily for major esports tournaments. Designed a fault-tolerant architecture and led the backend visualization team.

Golang Docker gRPC GraphQL Google Cloud Redis C++MongoDB Microservices

Senior Backend Software Engineer

FrontDoor

Feb 2020 - Feb 2021 (1 year)

Assisted in migrating IT infrastructure from a monolithic to a microservices architecture for the largest online home insurance provider. Coordinated deployments and wrote backend code in C# and Golang.

C++Golang AWS Docker gRPC Microservices Redis MongoDB Oracle

Team Lead and Senior Software Engineer

Pegasus Technologies

Jul 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 2 months)

Led the development of a high-speed SMS delivery platform processing 20 million requests daily. Designed a fault-tolerant architecture and managed the migration to Google Cloud.

Golang C++Google Cloud Docker Kubernetes gRPC SQL Server Microservices

Senior Fullstack Software Engineer

Awamo GmbH

Jul 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 2 months)

Built a core banking platform supporting various financial services running on USSD. Designed microservice architecture and migrated the front-end to a Progressive Web App, increasing user revenue.

Java Google Cloud Docker SQL Server Microservices DevOps Web APIs

Lead Software Engineer

Stanbic Bank Uganda

Jul 2017 - Jul 2018 (11 months)

Developed a payment platform for merchants to accept real-time payments via card and mobile money. Managed a team to implement features and ensured PCI certification.

C++Azure Docker Redis Git Microservices ETL Payment Systems

Lead Software Engineer

Pegasus Technologies

Jan 2017 - Sep 2017 (8 months)

Developed a utility payments system allowing real-time processing for various services. Oversaw integration across multiple vendors, significantly increasing revenue.

C++Azure Docker Git SQL Server ETL Microservices Payment Processing

Lead Software Engineer

NFT Consults

Jun 2016 - Dec 2016 (6 months)

Developed a prototype for a Mobile Money ATM system, improving concurrency and response times. Led the project and developed an automation tool to reduce testing time.

C++AWS Docker WebSockets Git Automation

Lead Software Engineer

NFT Consults

Jun 2016 - Dec 2016 (6 months)

Designed and developed a fingerprint detection and attendance management system. Automated build and deployment processes, increasing test coverage significantly.

C++Azure Docker Git Automation Fingerprint Detection Testing

Software Engineer

Pegasus

Jul 2014 - Nov 2016 (2 years 4 months)

Developed USSD functionality for payments, enabling customers to pay utilities directly. Improved service throughput significantly by implementing asynchronous message queuing.