AARON SEKISAMBU
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COMPETENCY SUMMARY
During my work experience, I have come to learn that it is imperative to work as a team to meet the
various objectives. I have interacted with different multicultural groups, ages, and I have come to
appreciate that everyone has their own opinion, which is not always like mine. My roles previously have
helped me figure out how to solve the different problems out of the box innovatively.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Slack - Slack Platform Chapter lead Kigali - Aug 2019 - Date
Slack Chapter Communities are groups of people who use and develop bots, plugins, and apps onto the slack
platform. I currently lead the Kigali Chapter Group
Andela Kigali - Software engineer - 2019 - date
Product Manager and Designer (Sketch, Adobe XD and Invision) - Oct 2019 - to dat
I am currently working as the the lead product designer and manager on three of Andela’s products.
I am also spearheading UX experience of all products
Full-Stack Software Engineer(Ruby and Ruby on Rails) - Jun 2019 – Oct 2019
I have worked remotely on VOF, a tool built for consolidating information about learners joining the Andela
fellowship. I worked as a full-stack developer using Ruby, Ruby on Rails, and CoffeeScript on the front end.
I worked with different testing frameworks too with the use of Git workflow methods.
Full-Stack Software Engineer(Node/Express, React/Redux) - M
ar 2019 – Jun 2019
I have worked on an internal Andela product, Author's Haven, that enables Andeleans to document and share
their articles with various people. We worked with Node/Express and React Redux to make the engagement a
success. I have built solutions for both backend and frontend on the Author's Haven application.
Jacaranda and Purple Front
Product Owner and Developer (Sketch, Adobe XD and Invision)
I also part time and do subcontracts at both Jacaranda a small start up in the USA and work as front end UI/UX
developer at Purple Front another startup from india respectively
Andela Uganda - Creative Associate - 2018 - 2019
Working with a distributed Andela creative team across Nigeria, Kenya, USA, and Rwanda to design
creative materials for the Andela brand.
Worked with the entire marketing team to manage and coordinate graphic design and UI/UX projects
from concept through completion. Work closely with clients to create a vision, conceive designs, and
consistently meet deadlines and requirements. Effectively build, motivate, and direct design and
production teams.
Record Radio - Web developer - 2013 - 2019
Working with the entire radio team from presenters to managers in their IT infrastructure, managing
systems like G-suit and network topology, lead developer on the radio station, manage and produce
social media strategies.
Record TV Network - Brand director - 2013 - 2018
Successfully translated subject matter into a strong design for newsletters, promotional materials, and
sales collateral. Created design themes and graphics for marketing and sales presentations, trailer
videos, and corporate websites. Participated in a team effort to produce streamlined production of
branding manuals and educational materials for newly hired employees and freelance designers.
Head of Information Technology - 2014 - 2018
Successfully upgraded the station system from analog to digital in June of 2013, this impacted high
viewership, successfully developed a human resource door script with a team to help monitor
employees during working hours. Installed and maintained station computers with minimal repairs.
Universal Church - Brand manager - 2012 - 2018
Successfully manage and coordinated graphic design projects from concept through completion.
Worked closely with different church branches worldwide to create a vision, conceive designs, and
consistently meet deadlines. Effectively built, directed design and production teams. Coordinate all
church media work, created and conducted highly persuasive evangelical marketing flyers and
presentations.
Graphic Designer/Web Developer - 2013 - 2018
Created new design themes for evangelism and collateral materials. Collaborated with a creative team
to design and produce computer-generated artwork for evangelism. Participated in the production of
print and promotional items for key clients under the direction of the Marketing Department.
Universal Institute of Graphics and Technology - Multimedia Lecturer - 2014 - 2016
Successfully lead the institute and registered a large number of students.
Collaborated with both teaching and non-teaching staff to excel student in multimedia studies
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Bugema University - Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering and App Development - 2015 - 2018
Artfield Institute of Design - Diploma in 3D animation and digital media - 2012 - 2014
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Javascript, React, React Native, Flutter, Node, Express, PostgreSQL
PROJECTS LINKS
1. Github
2. Behance
