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Vanessa Shumbusho

@vanessashumbusho

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Passionate Software Engineering student with strong leadership and technical skills.

Uganda

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, teamwork, and personal growth.

I am a passionate and driven Software Engineering student with a solid foundation in system analysis, programming, and database management. My hands-on experience in project coordination and leadership has been honed through my roles as the Campus Coordinator for the African Youth Leadership Forum (AYLF) and IT club president where I successfully organized teams and managed projects to inspire my peers toward shared goals.

I am eager to leverage my technical knowledge and leadership experience to contribute meaningfully to innovative projects while continuing to grow as a future-ready software engineer.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

IT Support

Current

Congo Notre Avenir (CNA)

Dec 2024 - Present (6 months)

Designed, built, and hosted the organization's website, congonotreavenir.org. Provided comprehensive IT support to all members of the organization.

Web Design IT Support Web Hosting System Administration Technical Support Communication Problem Solving User Training

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Team Lead and Researcher

Current

Clycites Team

Mar 2025 - Present (3 months)

Led the Clycites team as Team Lead and researcher for the AIFest inter-university hackathon. Developed PricePulse AI, a price monitoring AI-powered system, which secured the second runner-up position.

Team Leadership Research AI Development Pricing Monitoring Project Management System Design Data Analysis Problem Solving Innovation

Current

Stage2 Assistant Coordinator, AYLF Coordinator

Current

Cornerstone Development Africa

Aug 2024 - Present (10 months)

Coordinated university students benefiting from the Cornerstone scholarship, offering support and guidance. Volunteered with the Africa Youth Leadership Forum (AYLF) and High School Leadership Development (HLD) to mentor students in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Coordination Mentorship Program Management Advocacy Communication Leadership Development Community Engagement Relationship Building

Guild Speaker

Bugema University Kampala Campus

Aug 2024 - Apr 2025 (8 months)

Led all parliamentary sessions as the Guild Speaker, advocating for student needs and addressing them with the university administration. Collaborated with the administration to resolve student welfare issues and represented students in official meetings.

Parliamentary Leadership Public Speaking Stakeholder Engagement Conflict Resolution Policy Implementation Communication Negotiation Administration

IT Club President

Bugema University Kampala Campus

Aug 2024 - Apr 2025 (8 months)

Supervised and contributed to all IT club projects, ensuring maximum participation from both IT and non-IT students. Organized IT-related seminars to enhance students' IT skills and represented students in hackathons.

Mentorship Team Coordination Technical Training Community Building

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Bugema University

Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, focusing on system analysis, programming, and database management. This ongoing program is building a strong foundation in software development and problem-solving.

Université numérique Cheikh Hamidou KANE

Certificate, Artificial Intelligence

Completed a Certificate in Artificial Intelligence, gaining foundational knowledge in AI concepts and applications. This program enhanced technical skills in emerging technologies.

Cornerstone Leadership Academy Girls

Leadership Training, Leadership

Participated in a comprehensive Leadership Training program, developing essential leadership and mentorship skills. This training focused on personal growth and community engagement.