Software Engineer Engineering

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Posted:

March 17, 2025

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Resume:

Samuel Kiira Eluk

Software Engineer

Kampala, Uganda

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/samuel-kiira-eluk-070857222 Email: ***************@*****.***

Phone: +256-***-***-***

Date of Birth: 5th November 1998

Career Objective

A highly motivated and skilled Software Engineer with a strong foundation in software development, data analysis, and requirements engineering. I am passionate about leveraging my technical expertise in innovative projects to drive impactful solutions. My long-term goal is to pursue advanced studies, culminating in a PhD in Computer Science, while continuously contributing to cutting-edge technologies. I aspire to join a world-class organization to further develop my skills and contribute to global-scale projects. Education

Bachelor of Software Engineering

Makerere University, Uganda

August 2019 - June 2023

• Graduated with a comprehensive understanding of software development, data science, and programming languages.

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)

St. Peter's SSS Naalya

February 2017 - November 2018

Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)

Dr. Obote College Boroboro

February 2013 - November 2016

Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE)

St. Kizito Nursery & Primary School

February 2006 - November 2012

Professional Experience

Software Engineer

Karibu Software Nabweru, Uganda

August 2024 - Present

• Developed and maintained robust software solutions for various clients, focusing on scalable and efficient code.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of software components.

• Spearheaded several key projects, contributing to both front-end and back-end development.

Software Engineering Intern

Boosted Technologies, Bwaise, Uganda

August 2022 - July 2023

• Gained hands-on experience in software engineering and requirements gathering.

• Participated in the development of Smart School, a project designed to enhance educational management systems.

• Conducted data analysis and provided actionable insights to improve software functionality.

Software Engineering Student

Makerere University, Uganda

August 2019 - June 2023

• Engaged in multiple group and individual projects, honing skills in software development, data analysis, and problem-solving.

• Developed a range of software applications using various programming languages and frameworks.

Technical Skills

• Programming Languages: PHP (Laravel), Java (Spring Boot), JavaScript, Python (Core & Pandas for Data Science)

• Tools & Technologies: Data Science, Data Analysis, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Languages: English, Lango, Acholi

Projects

• Smart School Project (2022-2023): Contributed to the development of a smart educational management system.

• MyTree Uganda (2019-2023): Led the development of an environmental conservation platform hosted on mytreeuganda.org.

• Stardena (2024): Developed a dynamic software company portfolio website that provides Software as a Service (SaaS) to other organizations at stardena.com.

• Property Management System: Involved in the upgrade of the software at propertymsdemo.stardena.com.

• Garage Management System: Developed software used in the day-to-day operations of a garage at projectsfcs.stardena.com.

• Yorentos: A web-based app designed to help clients locate affordable housing in the country, currently under extensive development and can be tracked at yorentos.stardena.com.

GitHub Repositories:

• MCTS

• Stadena

Certifications

• Spring Boot Certificate (Coursera, 2022)

• Testimonial from Makerere University (2023)

• Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) (2019)

• Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) (2017)

• Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) (2013)

Honors & Awards

• Testimonial from Makerere University(2023)

• Certificate in Spring Boot (2022)