Allan Amayo

Experience

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  Vintech Uganda Limited

  Dec 2010 - Dec 2017

  Founder / Senior Software Developer

  About:I founded Vintech together with some friends as boutique agency with a focus on bringing quality and reliability amidst the swamp of poorly set up software architectures in the region. Personally involved as director and later a senior software dev, IT support engineer. I started this company whilst I was starting my first degree in Commerce at Makerere University. My passion turned into a career and later i studied software engineering and I.T.I actively participated in a variety of projects from being a senior software developer to an IT support Engineer in a number of companies. Under Vintech is where most of side 'gigs' where doneResponsibilities:• Built, tested and deployed scalable, highly available and modular software products• Set up network profiles, security permissions & file sharing systems.• Application development (Mobile/Web).• Database development/Structuring .• Systems Structure and Design.• Project Management and Support.• Fixing bugs of previously development applications (Mainly .NET Apps). Show less

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  Inforex Africa

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

  Founder / Business Lead

  About:Inforex started as one of Africa's early fintechs and is an answer to the manual process of inter-agency trading within the forex sector. Famous for being prone to human error and having business critical time delays, Inforex replaced this process with live online trading. We onboarded more than 80% of Uganda's agencies as clients in less than 12 months. Quick growth into Kenya followed and so did some growth pains.Responsibilities:• Oversee all Administration and Actively participate• Creation of strategic partnerships• Hiring of the inforex AMAZING members • Fundraising• Creating and implementing inforex vision, mission and goals and focusing the company activities to these goals Show less

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  E-Secure International / Chemonics

  Mar 2018 - Sept 2021

  Information Technology Support Specialist

  At the time I joined E-Secure International, we had 3 USAID Chemonics projects to support (GHSC, YLA, EEA). Collectively the projects had over 89 staff members with some projects having a numbers of offices in different parts of the country.Responsibilities:• Test, evaluate, and make decisions about new technology for the projects.• Participate in business-wide meetings to provide insight into technical requirements• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with software or hardware• Monitor and maintain computer systems and networks• Network setup and Administration Show less

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  Jumia Uganda

  Jun 2021 - now

  As a Service Control Specialist at Jumia, my core responsibility revolves around facilitating and supporting the seamless implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance initiatives, with a specific emphasis on control ownership. Working closely with control owners and collaborating cross-functionally, I contribute to the assessment, documentation, and enhancement of internal controls within the organization. By meticulously reviewing control procedures, conducting evaluations, and coordinating with various teams, I play a pivotal role in ensuring that control processes align with regulatory standards and uphold Jumia's commitment to financial integrity and transparency. Through my meticulous attention to detail and commitment to compliance, I contribute to the overall effectiveness of Jumia's SOX program and reinforce its reputation as a trusted leader in the e-commerce industry. Show less AboutJumia, Is currently the leading ecommerce platform in Africa having over 15 million users and at least 30k transactions per day (Stats for Uganda). As an IT representative, I play an active role in all sections of the business from App/Product development, Customer Service, Vendor Support, Operations, Logistics and MarketingResponsibilities:• Product development• Documentation and Training of products• Product testing and Implementation• Systems/Application Support (Helpdesk for the different applications) Show less

  • Control Specialist

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Information Technology Representative Jumia

    Jun 2021 - Aug 2023
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  Forestbase

  Jan 2022 - Apr 2024

  Chief Technology Officer

  ForestBase, a dynamic startup, is passionately dedicated to forest conservation. Our mission revolves around non-extractive preservation of primary rainforests, achieved through innovative asset-backed shares and premium credits. As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), my role is to leverage technology for amplified impact. By sourcing pioneering tools and strategies, I drive the integration of cutting-edge solutions that position ForestBase as a sustainable force for transformative change. Together, we're forging a pioneering path in finance, committed to safeguarding our planet's vital forests. Show less