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Overview

  • 6 references 6 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Acholi, English, Luganda; learning Spanish
  • 35, Male
  • Member since 2012
  • Software Engineer/Engineering Manager
  • Bsc. Information Systems, Makerere University
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Learn. Experience. Share.

ABOUT ME

I am passionate about using technology to change status quos. Although I currently work as a Software Engineering Manager at Andela, I spent most of my 20s building or mentoring startups in Uganda, Kenya, and Chile. The same mission in life then drove me into consultancy for a number of eHealth international and local organizations.

Did some hosting myself back when I was in Santiago, Chile, but since getting back home (circa 2017), I haven't yet been able to.

PHILOSOPHY

Life is too short. Make it count. To some, this means enjoying it and I agree but I also think you need to contribute to the betterment of others.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Connect. Exchange. Learn. Adventure.

Interests

Music. Knowledge. Technology. Soccer - Liverpool FC.

  • writing
  • literature
  • poetry
  • technology
  • coding
  • business
  • software

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to all types of music, but I am more partial to reggae, afrobeat, country, EDM (the kind with vocals), and Jazz. And music from Los Amigos Invisibles. :-)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hmm... since 16, I've turned my passion for computers and technology to make a dent, however small, on the world. Through mentoring, building or consulting, the software products I've worked have impacted quite a number of people across continents.

Teach, Learn, Share

It is difficult to say just one thing. Mostly share culture. I wouldn't mind teaching some coding if you're up for it and maybe some salsa moves. But mostly, I love to think I am a good conversationalist. :-D

What I Can Share with Hosts

I think that we can share knowledge and experiences. I also have no problem with helping out with work or errands at your place/house. :-)

Countries I’ve Visited

Chile, Germany, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Chile, Uganda

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