Emmanuel Arome DBA Candidate, MBA

Experience

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  GreenBell Communications Limited

  Jun 2006 - Jun 2007

  Web Developer / Network Administrator

  Software development following SDLC processDrafting technical documentsConducting user trainingProviding support to system users

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  Neul Technologies

  Oct 2007 - Jun 2019

  Founder / Software Development Consultant

  • Business development through partnerships and joint ventures• Drafting solicited (and unsolicited) proposals to businesses that translated into management consulting opportunities• Formulating and Implementing company policies and standard operating procedures• Directing strategy towards the profitable growth and operation of the company• Developing strategic operating plans during execution that reflect the longer-term objectives and priorities• Putting in place adequate operational planning and financial control systems• Ensuring that the operating objectives and standards of performance are understood and owned by all consultants I assembled to work on projects• Closely monitoring the operating and financial results against plans and budgets• Building and maintaining an effective relationship;• Hands-on programming software in a myriad of software languages, corresponding frameworks and Technologies pre-dominantly in Javascript, Python, Java, C++, C#, PHP & MySQL, AWS• Managing diverse consulting engineers in various projects• Providing user support on deployed software systemsACHIEVEMENTSConsulted, developed and executed successful business strategies that managed to secure over 15 ICT projects in Kenya, Rwanda and Zambia for Governments, Development Partners and Non- Governmental Organisations through partnerships with teams distributed in Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia, USA, Moldova, Niger and Algeria. The projects cut across a myriad of social economic industries. Show less

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  Pespective SARL

  Apr 2009 - Jan 2010

  Web Developer

  • Web application development using open source technologies.• System Analysis • Prototype development• Delivery of presentation to stakeholders

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  New Century Development

  Oct 2009 - Feb 2014

  ICT Consultant

  • Provide advice in writing to the client, on all point related to computer configuration and maintenance, LAN configuration and monitoring;• Configurations of office computer network;• Hardware replacement, installation and software (including anti-virus) installation and their updates;• Internet network maintenance and monitoring on as needed basis;• Train users on best computer practices to improve efficiency• Perform duties with diligence and in accordance with the ethics, practice and rules of the profession.• Provide monthly report of all tasks and operations performed during the previous month;• Preventive maintenance will be done twice a month• Perform Monthly backup of all company data.• Website development and maintenance [www.newcentury.rw & www.centurypark.rw]• Mail management and configuration for browser, mobile and outlook access Show less

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  AxIS

  Jan 2010 - Apr 2013

  Technical Project Manager

  • Resources Management to ensure swift execution of milestones within software projects.• Business system requirement gathering, analysis and drafting of software requirements specifications document• Preparation and delivery of presentation to various stakeholders.• Preparation and organizing system user training activities.• Change management to ensure knowledge transfer, systems usage, sustainability and reliability support and maintenance.• Virtualization of servers and implementation of systems within virtualized servers.• Programming applications in PHP, MySQL, Dot Net, SQL Server, XML, HTML, SOAP, Drupal and Joomla• Working with MS Visio to develop process flow diagrams, IIS, APACHE and TomCAT web servers for hosting web based applications• Managing Multiple Web based Systems projects• Development of Web and SMS based Tuberculosis Registry database for Rwanda Biomedical Centre using open source technologies Show less

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  Association of Microfinance Institutions in Rwanda, AMIR

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

  ICT Consultant

  Website Development in Wordpress [www.amir.org.rw]Mail Management

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  Prolex - Legal and Advocates

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2012

  Web Developer

  Website design in Drupal [www.prolex.rw]

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  Workforce Development Authority, WDA

  Aug 2012 - Oct 2012

  Consultant Software Developer

  Fixed Asset Management System to track fixed assets and generate custom reporting.

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  Football Rwanda Media

  Oct 2012 - Nov 2012

  Consultant Web Developer

  Website development in Wordpress [www.footballrwanda.com]

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  Institute of Legal Practice and Development, ILPD

  Oct 2012 - Oct 2012

  External Trainer (Best Practices for Computer Filing & Legislative Drafting Support System Software)

  • Delivered of the allocated course to Diploma Legislative Drafting students• Prepared relevant study notes and Powerpoint presentations• Prepared practical assignments during the course• Assessed all students individually on their performance during the course• Prepared examination and submitted examination questions• Marked and Correct the examination

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  PLAN RWANDA

  Dec 2012 - Apr 2013

  Consultant Software Developer

  • Draft Inception Report• Plan and prepare for stakeholders workshop sessions• Draft System Requirement and specification document• Functional system design document• Develop Software Prototype• Develop a Web Based District Cooperative Database• Develop System documentation and user guide• Train users on software usage

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  Doyelcy Capital Partners

  Apr 2013 - Dec 2013

  Consultant Web Developer

  • Developed [ www.centurycinemas.rw, www.dcp.rw, www.ozone.rw, www.agrocoffee.rw and www.dineandwine.rw ] using Drupal and Wordpress• Graphic and textual update website [www.kigalicitytower.com]• Addition of functional features to the website• Search Engine Optimisation• Social Network Integration• Development of group website on Drupal

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  MRB Attorneys

  Apr 2013 - May 2013

  Consultant Web Developer

  Development of company website in Drupal [www.mrbattorneys.rw]

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  Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources - Rwanda

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Consultant GIS Requirements Data Analyst

  • Moderate stakeholders' requirement gathering sessions' on GIS data sets.• Review and Analyze participants feedback to meet pre-determined GIS objectives• Providing regular feedback to management• Document users' system features• Troubleshoot a crushed 'Nexus 7’ tablet used for controlling 'AR DRONE'• Drafting of final report

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  Ecryp Technology Solutions

  May 2014 - Sept 2014

  Consultant Technical Project Manager

  • Managing and leading the project team. • Recruiting project staff and consultants. • Managing co-ordination of the partners and working groups engaged in project work. • Detailed project planning and control including: • Developing and maintaining a detailed project plan. • Managing project deliverables in line with the project plan. • Recording and managing project issues and escalating where necessary. • Resolving cross-functional issues at project level. • Managing project scope and change control and escalating issues where necessary. • Monitoring project progress and performance. • Providing status reports to the project sponsor. • Managing project training within the defined budget. • Liaises with, and updates progress to, project board/senior management. • Managing project evaluation and dissemination activities. • Managing consultancy input within the defined budget. • Final approval of the design specification. • Working closely with users to ensure the project meets business needs. • Definition and management of the User Acceptance Testing programme. • Identifying user training needs and devising and managing user training programmes Show less

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  Ecoline Roofing Systems

  Nov 2014 - Jan 2015

  ERP Implementer

  ERP Software implementation with the following modules:1. Customer Management2. Supplier Management3. Product Management4. Quotation and Ordering 5. Point of Sale6. Financials7. Bank and Cash8. System Administration9. Search10. Security

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  Ministry of Labour and Public Service

  Mar 2015 - Aug 2015

  ICT Team Leader

  1. Develop specific program modules of indicators that shall have seamless information interchange between the implementers and the NEP coordinating and monitoring organ. 2. Analyze the relevant existing forms of decision-making, information management, information flows within government Ministries, agencies concerned with NEP and define the appropriate information flow/management model.3. Define NEP operational monitoring indicators and measuring modalities, mechanisms and approaches4. Produce and design a detailed data model of a database profiling all NEP beneficiaries that communicates between institutions.5. Develop an seamless M&E system for the five year NEP that integrates all interventions and allows information flows at different level of information management.6. Code, document and test the system and ensure that the system has operation hassle-free import/export of data, implementing Ministries and Agencies directly access the system and all intended functionality must be implemented 7. Develop an operation M&E planning and reporting system for NEP year one implementation plan 8. Propose and integrate the developed M&E system in Labour Market Information System-LMIS9. Develop capacity of NEP Secretariat and NEP implementing institutions to ensure effective utilization of the system. 10. Analysis of M&E training needs of NEP Secretariat and selected Business Development and Employment Unit staff at District (BDE),11. Develop a subsequent M&E training modules and conduct 5 day training for NEP Secretariat, key staff from implementing institutions and selected Business Development and Employment Unit staff (BDE) 12. Make provisions for further enhancements of the system to allow further amendment in the program. 13. Develop a maintenance plan and offer technical support in the operation including version control of the system Show less

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  Rwanda Development Board (RDB)

  Apr 2017 - Jun 2018

  Consultant Software Developer

  1. Software Development in Dot Net2. Setup and perform system administration for seven (7) servers3. API Integration with six (6) public institutions (RSSB, RRA, Irembo, LAIS, NIDA, PKI, CRB)4. System readiness analysis against current system 5. Migration from Oracle to SQL 6. User Training7. Reporting and Documentation

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  Rwanda Film Office

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2019

  Consultant Software Developer

  1. Proposal Drafting and Bidding 2. Development of the Rwanda Film Office Website3. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Requirements gathering4. CRM Software Requirements Specifications Document Drafting5. Project Management

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  Ododuka.com

  Mar 2018 - Apr 2018

  Consultant E-commerce Developer

  1. Pitching2. Development of the ecommerce3. Hosting4. Support and Maintenance

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  Rwanda Convention Bureau - RCB

  Mar 2018 - Sept 2018

  Consultant Web Developer

  1. Pitching, bid proposal development2. Sourcing for team members for the project (Videographer, Animator, Graphics Designer and Content Writer)3. Overall project management / Tech lead4. Requirements gathering and analysis5. Development, testing and deploying6. Training7. Support and maintenance

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  Andela

  Jun 2019 - Dec 2023

  ● Liaise with hiring managers to determine skillsets required for a specific engineering jobs● Draft or Analyse job descriptions and find appropriate talents to work on the tasks● Review technical coding assignments submitted to ensure they are of the required quality standard● Provide guidance on agile approaches to be execute an assignment● Provide guidance on the best engineering practices in an agile software environment● Conduct technical hiring interviews in collaboration with the hiring managers● Negotiate fair market rates and benefits for the engineering talents● Process contracts against the SoWs for the talents● Advise on the fair market rates when the renewal is due Show less ● Handle the technical aspects of Andela’s engagements, in a distributed environment, to deliver excellence for Andela’s clients.● Be the main point of contact for clients, offer suggestions on process improvements, team makeup, roadmap alignment, and issue resolution.● Implement engineering best practices to ensure quality is delivered.● Vet engineers for proper technical proficiency and cultural fit for engagements and help to onboard them appropriately.● Be aware of all aspects of your engagement, including client company/team make-up, as well as existing products and processes● Manage the clients' technical delivery objectives with respect to the Andela engineers, specifically; priorities, trade-offs, risks and customer concerns● Find opportunities to demonstrate new and emerging engineering delivery capabilities to drive improved value, quality, and velocity for our teams.● Encourage a data-driven culture to improve prioritisation, performance, and stability.● Develop a culture of excellence, passion, integrity, and Collaboration● Collaborate with internal team members (Sales, Client Success, Talent Solutions, Account Management) and members of the external Client team● Produce and maintain kick-off plans, progress reports, agile reports, risk analysis reports, and stakeholder reviews, as needed. Show less ● Direct Management of up to 40 Developers embedded within global Partners, to ensure their success● Accountable for technical delivery of Developers embedded with up to 10 Partners● Collaborate with Solution Architect and Partner Experience to ensure engagement support● Primary technical delivery/quality escalation point both to Partners and Developers interms of:○ Ensuring Developer’s delivery are aligned with Partners goals and visions○ Ensuring that Developers understand business context, value and impact of their tasks○ Working with Developers in regards task brainstorm, decomposition and prioritization○ Providing high level design support on how to solve specific coding challenges.○ Performing code reviews when required● Guide the first 30-days impression relative to effective communication, on-boarding expectations etc.● Share, advocate for and promote best practices in engagements across their team● Mentor and Coach direct reports on their team● Accountable for Partner and Developer related action plans, to resolve delivery concerns● Support Success via reporting compliance using key internal tools● KPI monitoring/review to enable Partner/Team/Developer success and compliance● Collaborate on Developer’s Performance Management: tracking, plans, process, review, survey● Support the Senior Success Manager (SSM) on strategic, operational, and team areas● Effective collaboration with other Success Managers (Success Operations, ConsultantManager etc.) Show less

  • Senior Analyst - Engineering

    Mar 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Technical Delivery Manager

    Aug 2021 - Feb 2023

  • Partner Engineering Manager

    Jun 2019 - Jul 2021
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  Bluebell Limited

  Jan 2024 - now

  Founder / Team Lead

  ● Define each IT Project's technical strategy and roadmap● Building and managing technical teams - main point of contact for technical escalations● Managing software (mobile and web) projects and serving as the main point of contact with the client● Managing the agile software development lifecycle from Inception to Production

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  Tazonta

  Aug 2024 - now

  Co-Founder and CEO

  Tazonta simplifies and automates Bulk Disbursement to casual workers and contractors. Banking and Mobile Money remittance to over 151 countries.