Benjamin Ssempala

Experience

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  Poetry Verses

  Jan 2017 - now

  Poet And Spoken Word Artist

  I have actively participated in the poetry scene, showcasing my creative wordplay skills through both written and performance poetry. I have had the opportunity to perform at various events, including a podcast hosted by the Ministry of ICT and the Clean Air Africa Launch. These experiences have not only enhanced my creativity but also boosted my confidence as a poet.

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  Model

  Dec 2018 - Dec 2018

  Student Delegate

  I actively participated in UG-MUN, a Model United Nations conference that simulates United Nations committees and addresses real-world issues. As a delegate representing a specific country, I engaged in diplomatic discussions and formulated political positions based on the stance of my representative country. This experience allowed me to develop skills in negotiation, public speaking, and critical thinking while gaining a deeper understanding of international affairs.

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  Cheap Smart General Merchandise Store

  Aug 2020 - Jun 2022

  Records And Sales Technical administrator

  I held a part-time position where I was responsible for managing data and sales records for a store. This involved calculating projected progress and overseeing all technical aspects, including the development and maintenance of the store's website.

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  AirQo

  Jun 2022 - now

  My primary focus is ensuring the robustness and reliability of our core software systems. As Tech Ops Team Lead, Some of my roles include;1️⃣ Cost Optimization: Implementing strategies to reduce our monthly GCP costs, hitting targets by optimizing utilization of our Infrastructure.2️⃣ System Stability and Restoration: Maintaining system stability, orchestrating deployments, monitoring servers, and integrating tools like Kafka and Kubernetes for seamless operations.3️⃣ Tech Operations Leadership: As Team Lead, moderating syncs, tracking key results, and coordinating tech operations activities.4️⃣ Data Pipeline and API Maintenance: Ensuring the health of our data pipeline and making necessary improvements for a smoother experience. Show less During my internship at AirQo, I joined the mobile app development team and gradually expanded my contributions to include other critical areas such as the data pipeline and AirQo API development. This opportunity allowed me to gain valuable experience in various aspects of software development and further expand my technical repertoire and deepen my understanding of the organization's holistic software ecosystem.Some notable achievements during my internship include:- Contributed to launching the AirQo Mobile App at the AirQo CLEAN-Air Africa Network Launch, contributing to the app's official introduction to the market.- Implementing an automated backup functionality for the mobile app, ensuring the security and integrity of user data.- Ensuring compliance with App Store policies, and making necessary adjustments to align the AirQo Mobile App accordingly.- Setting up the staging project for the mobile app, facilitating efficient testing and deployment processes.- Creating a captivating showcase feature as a form of onboarding tour for the mobile app, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction.- Creating dynamic health tips for the mobile app through integration with the AirQo API, providing valuable information to users.- Developing welcome emails for the mobile app and translating given designs into visually appealing and engaging email templates.- Collaboratively documenting the AirQo API, ensuring clear and comprehensive documentation for internal and external stakeholders.- Conducting unit tests in the AirQo API and Mobile App, ensuring the reliability and stability of the software.- Collaborating on the development of a dynamic data pipeline to restream data from one of our partners, enhancing data accessibility and utilization.- Resolving bugs and implementing performance enhancements in the mobile app, improving the overall user experience.- Addressing minor bugs in the AirQo API and data pipeline, ensuring smooth operations and data integrity. Show less

  • TechOperations Tech Lead

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Mobile Application Developer/ Back-end Support Intern

    Jun 2022 - Jan 2024