Joel Steven Ssekyewa

As the lead software engineer, I led the development of a mental health platform, managing a team of two developers to deliver a robust, scalable solution. - Architected and implemented a full-stack solution leveraging React.js, Node.js, TypeScript, and MongoDB, ensuring seamless user experiences and high system performance. - Designed and maintained a CI/CD pipeline powered by GitHub Actions, automating the build, testing, and deployment processes. Integrated with Azure Container Registry to streamline container image management, enabling rollback to the last successful build in case of deployment failures. - Engineered a secure appointment scheduling system, incorporating real-time availability management, payment tracking, and session handling using 100ms API for video and audio interactions. - Built a custom real-time chat feature with WebSockets, enabling direct communication between patients and therapists while maintaining strict compliance with privacy standards. - Designed and enforced a scalable database schema with Prisma and MongoDB, supporting critical features such as therapist verification, availability management, payment processing, and automated appointment tracking. - Developed a fraud-resistant therapist approval workflow, including license verification, document management, and expiration tracking, reducing risks and ensuring platform integrity. - Introduced advanced monitoring and error-handling mechanisms, ensuring system reliability and minimizing downtime. - Collaborated closely with stakeholders to define requirements, refine the user experience, and align the product roadmap with business goals. - Conducted regular code reviews, mentoring team members on best practices in clean code, security, and performance optimization. - Successfully launched the platform, serving therapists and patients with a reliable and user-friendly system.

Core Engineer for an IoT Learning Center with over 2,000 daily active users. Frontend Development: - Designed and implemented the core functionality of the learning center’s frontend using React, TypeScript, and Docker, ensuring a responsive and intuitive user experience. - Developed an HTML/Markdown editor for streamlined learning content management, empowering content creators with flexible and efficient tools. Backend Engineering: - Contributed to the development of a scalable Go backend, handling critical logic and data management processes for seamless user interactions. - Collaborated on the development of an in-house Markdown-to-HTML parser, enhancing the efficiency of content creation and rendering workflows. Quality Assurance & Testing Automation: - Played a key role in testing processes, introducing automated testing pipelines using tools like Playwright and Selenium to improve code quality and deployment reliability. - Identified and resolved system bugs, achieving a significant increase in system availability from 70% to 98% test case success rates. System Optimization: - Implemented performance improvements to ensure scalability and stability, supporting the platform's growing user base. - Conducted regular code reviews and performance audits to maintain high engineering standards across the development lifecycle. Impact: - Delivered a highly scalable and user-friendly IoT Learning Center platform that supports 2,000+ daily active users, fostering knowledge sharing and practical IoT learning. - Reduced bugs and downtime significantly, ensuring near-continuous availability and enhancing the overall user experience. - Streamlined content creation workflows with custom tools, saving time and reducing errors for content managers.

As a full-stack development intern at Waziup e.v, I played a pivotal role in shaping the WaziLab Learning Center. Utilizing Golang for the backend and harnessing the power of React.js and Typescript for the front end, I am focused on optimizing the user experience. My work primarily revolved around enhancing code quality, ensuring reusability, and implementing new features. Through diligent efforts, I successfully tackled UI bugs and implemented new features, creating a seamless and immersive learning environment for our users.

Tested music distribution workflows across web platforms, working closely with developers to identify, reproduce, and trace issues. Analyzed bugs down to the technical/code level, proposed fixes, and validated solutions through regression and functional testing.

As a Software Engineer, I made critical contributions to the development and success of Schoolbook, an academic and finance management system that manages over 5000 learner records across 25 institutions in Uganda. - Led the frontend team in designing and implementing a cutting-edge UI with React.js, significantly improving usability and accessibility for diverse stakeholders, including school administrators, teachers, and parents. - Contributed to backend architecture and performance optimization using Node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL, ensuring system scalability and reliability for a rapidly growing user base. - Developed and deployed a receipt-syncing cron job that automated financial record updates across multiple institutions, reducing manual errors and saving over 50% of administrative time. - Designed and implemented a modular, maintainable codebase that supported seamless feature additions and upgrades as client demands evolved. - Implemented secure authentication and role-based access controls (RBAC) to protect sensitive learner and financial data, aligning with best data privacy and compliance practices.

As a Tech Master Event Advocate, I led initiatives to inspire and connect with the vibrant community of makers and innovators across Africa. My journey began with an impressive feat—winning three consecutive contests that not only showcased my technical prowess but also positioned me as a standout contributor in the Tech Master Event ecosystem. Contest Triumphs: What Did You Construct During the Pandemic (3rd Place): Secured 3rd place with a project that not only survived but thrived amid the challenges of the pandemic. Awarded a prize worth USD 1500, reflecting the innovative spirit and resilience embedded in the creation. Life Contests (1st Place): Emerged victorious in the Life Contests, clinching 1st place with a project that embodied creativity, functionality, and a deep understanding of technology. Recognized with a prize worth USD 2000, marking a significant milestone in my journey as a maker. Analog to Digital Converter or Inverse (3rd Place): Demonstrated technical prowess by securing 3rd place in the Analog to Digital Converter or Inverse contest. Awarded a prize worth USD 500, showcasing precision and ingenuity in the field of electronics. Tech Master Event Advocacy: Transitioning from a contest participant to a Tech Master Event Advocate, my role extended beyond personal achievements to foster a sense of community and collaboration within the Tech Master Event platform. Key Achievements: Community Engagement: Orchestrated outreach activities targeting University College of Computing and Information Sciences students, culminating in the formation of a dynamic and engaged community. On-Site Presence: Partnered with TME | Neriko at an event, dedicating time to showcase the Tech Master Event platform and open contests to visitors. Content Creation: Crafted compelling and informative messages to promote the Tech Master Event contests

Role: Embedded software developer building IoT systems both hardware and software. Technologies: Arduino, Texas instruments MCUs eg MSP430 and MSP432 family, Atmega and Atmel MCUs, Raspberry pi, NodeMCU. Languages: C/C++, Python, SQL

I am pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Applications, actively learning core subjects such as Mathematics, AI, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). My studies also encompass foundational topics like C, Java and Python Programming, Software Development, and Technical Writing, providing a strong base for advanced technical concepts. As I progress through my final year, I am specializing in AI, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, and Security. This specialization focuses on cutting-edge technologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure, equipping me with a comprehensive understanding of cloud architecture, AI-driven solutions, and secure system design. Additionally, I am gaining hands-on experience in delivering software projects and navigating the end-to-end software development process.

I completed a rigorous 1-year Software Engineering Bootcamp, where the first 9 months focused on building strong fundamentals. I mastered Linux, Git, GitHub, and shell scripting, delving into C programming to create a comprehensive shell program showcasing major C language functions. Additionally, I implemented various sorting and searching algorithms and prepared extensively for interviews, covering common data structures. The subsequent months were dedicated to higher-level languages like Python and JavaScript. I learned to configure and build server-side code and deploy it using DevOps skills. As part of a collaborative project, I led the development of an Air quality monitoring tool In the final 3 months, I specialized in Backend Development, gaining expertise in caching, Docker, microservices architecture, SQL, and optimization strategies. This hands-on experience not only refined my technical skills but also fostered a problem-solving mindset and effective collaboration skills.