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Stephen Tugume

@stephentugume

Senior CTO and software engineering leader delivering scalable enterprise platforms, digital transformation, and cybersecurity across Africa.

Rwanda

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead enterprise platform engineering and digital transformation—building scalable APIs and microservices, strengthening cybersecurity, and guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver measurable business outcomes.

I’m a senior ICT professional and Chief Technology Officer focused on designing and delivering large-scale digital platforms—spanning ERP, FinTech, health systems, and government platforms. I bring deep expertise in enterprise architecture, cloud systems, cybersecurity, and ICT advisory, with a strong track record across East and Southern Africa.

In my current CTO roles, I lead development of scalable, API-driven architectures (including microservices) and oversee engineering and product strategy for teams ranging to 15 developers. Previously, I designed and deployed a national e-payment platform supporting taxes, utilities, and merchant payments, and led nationwide rollout and training of 500+ agents, while also upgrading legacy systems and strengthening system security through testing and assessments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Co-Founder & CTO

Current

Gilanta Ltd

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Leads development of the Gilanta Super App, a multi-service digital platform. Designs scalable microservices architecture and APIs, and oversees engineering teams and product strategy.

Microservices Architecture API Design Platform Development Scalability Product Strategy

Current

Managing Partner & CTO

Current

Gilmed Ltd

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Leads development of enterprise systems across ERP, MIS, FinTech, and Health Systems. Provides digital transformation advisory services and conducts cybersecurity and penetration testing assessments.

ERP MIS Fintech Health Systems Digital Transformation Advisory System Architecture Cybersecurity Penetration Testing technical proposals Deployment

Current

Senior Microsoft Software Engineer

Current

TechAffinity

Oct 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Develops enterprise applications using .NET Core, ASP.NET, and Azure. Upgrades legacy systems to modern architectures, designs APIs and integrations, and performs testing and system optimization.

.NET Core ASP.NET Microsoft Azure API Development API Integration Legacy Modernization Application Testing System Optimization

.NET Consultant

Universal Data Solutions Ltd

Jan 2019 - Jan 2023 (4 years)

Designed and developed enterprise applications using ASP.NET and SQL Server. Migrated legacy systems to .NET Core and built business logic and system integrations.

ASP.NET SQL Server .NET Core Systems Integrations Enterprise Application Development

Chief Technical Officer (CTO)

Infinity Business Agency Ltd

Jan 2016 - Jan 2023 (7 years)

Designed and implemented a national e-payment platform supporting taxes, utilities, and merchant payments. Led nationwide rollout and training of 500+ agents while overseeing system security and scalability.

National E Payment Platform Payment Systems System Security Scalability Deployment Rollout Training And Enablement

Managing Partner & Head Software Dev

Ihumure Digital Solutions

Jan 2011 - Jan 2022 (11 years)

Led development of multiple enterprise systems, including hospital management, financial, POS, and government platforms. Managed full system lifecycle from design through deployment and supervised software development teams.

Enterprise Systems Development SDLC System Lifecycle Management Hospital Management Systems Financial Systems POS systems Government Platforms Team Supervision