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Doreen Rwigamba, M.Sc.

Doreen Rwigamba, M.Sc.

Investment Promotion & Marketing Research Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager, Strategy & Investment at KOKO Networks

  • Education

    • Kigali International Community School

      2008 -
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Student Council President (2009 - 2010) Young Life Leader (2010)

    • Webster University

      2012 - 2015
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) International Relations, emphasis International Economics

      Activities and Societies: African Student Association Lawrence J. Jehling Endowment ScholarshipCollege of Arts & Sciences Departmental Honors, May 2015

    • Arizona State University - W. P. Carey School of Business

      2015 - 2016
      Master’s Degree Global Logistics

      Activities and Societies: APICS GPO Merit Scholarship

  • Experience

    • Rwanda Development Board

      Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
      Investment Promotion & Marketing Research Intern

      Research incentives used by emerging economies to help stimulate investmentSought out Venture Capitalists to market growing opportunities in Rwanda’s priority sectorsIntroduced and created standard operating procedures for future interns to facilitate transitionsCoordinated follow-up with potential investors to ensure they are put in contact with people and entities they wish to meet

    • Henkel

      Jan 2015 - May 2016
      Network Optimization Applied Project

      Analyzed the current Canadian distribution network and designed a new optimized network model utilizing the US distribution centers with potential annual savings of around $700k.

    • Africa Smart Investments Distribution

      Jul 2016 - Jul 2019

      Africa Smart Investments-Distributions Ltd (ASI-D Ltd.) is a Rwandan based ICT consortium founded by fifteen leading CEOs of Rwanda ICT companies. ASI-D’s specializes in providing consumer centric IT solutions that are innovative, authentic and are continentally scalable. We currently offer a range of products such as, Made in Rwanda smart devices, software as a service (SaaS) through unrivaled customized web and cloud based solutions and professional IT training and support.

      • Chief Executive Officer

        Dec 2016 - Jul 2019

      • Chief Operating Officer

        Sept 2016 - Dec 2016

      • Head of Logistics

        Jul 2016 - Sept 2016

    • KivuCold

      Aug 2018 - Dec 2021
      Founder

      KivuCold Ltd. is a cold chain solutions company that specializes in post-harvest management through temperature controlled storage. KivuCold is the first company in Rwanda to offer smallholder farmers access to cold chain facilities as a service through a “pay-as-you-chill” model. We currently are in Gicumbi, Northern Province, Rwanda with plans to extend throughout Rwanda and beyond.In addition to its primary activities, KivuCold works across the horticulture value chain to optimize efficiency offering high-value export crop inputs, demo farms for training and linkages to buyers. Show less

    • Dalberg

      Sept 2019 - Jan 2023

      • Consultant

        Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

      • Associate Consultant

        Sept 2019 - Jan 2022

    • KOKO Networks

      Jan 2023 - now

      • Manager, Strategy & Investment

        Dec 2023 - now

      • Rwanda Project Lead - Public Affairs and Partnerships

        Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

      Management and Strategy Institute
      Jun 2016
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Doreen Rwigamba, M.Sc.
      Making a Difference Award Webster University May 2015 "For serving as exec board officer for the African Student Association, Member of the Committee to establish the Alumni Mentor Program, International Student Orientation Leader, and Member of the Judicial and Sexual Offence Hearing Boards."

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Elementary Mentor - Ashland Elementary

      Issued by St. Louis Public Schools on Sept 2012
      St. Louis Public SchoolsAssociated with Doreen Rwigamba, M.Sc.