kiberu.sharif

My Experience

Over 8 years of professional software development experience, leading teams and delivering scalable solutions across diverse industries and technologies.

Pathways Communications Uganda Limited

Senior Software Engineer

Nov 2024 – Present
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time

Leading technical development and mentoring initiatives in educational technology sector.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead development team for Skultrack school management system (skultrack.com)
  • Built comprehensive hotel and restaurant management systems for hospitality sector
  • Lead Software Apprenticeship program nurturing young developers
  • Implement technical best practices and code review processes
  • Mentor junior developers and guide career development
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements
Key Achievements:
  • Successfully launched Skultrack platform serving multiple institutions
  • Established apprenticeship program with 10+ participants
  • Improved development team productivity by 25%
Technologies Used:
LaravelReactMySQLAWSDocker

Kasha Global, Inc.

Online Team Lead

Jan 2022 – Nov 2024
Remote
Full-time

Led multidisciplinary teams developing maternal health platforms across East Africa.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Led development and deployment of maternal-health platforms in Kenya and Rwanda
  • Managed complete software development lifecycle using AWS, Laravel, and WordPress
  • Implemented coding standards and conducted comprehensive code reviews
  • Provided mentorship and technical guidance to junior software engineers
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams including design and product management
  • Optimized platform performance and user experience
Key Achievements:
  • Positively impacted thousands of users across Kenya and Rwanda
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by 30% through system optimizations
  • Successfully managed remote team across multiple time zones
  • Delivered projects on time and within budget consistently
Technologies Used:
LaravelWordPressAWSMySQLJavaScript

Kasha Global, Inc.

WordPress Developer

Oct 2021 – Jan 2022
Remote
Full-time

Focused on WordPress development and user experience optimization.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Developed and maintained responsive, user-centric WordPress sites
  • Collaborated closely with design and content teams
  • Ensured high-quality, engaging user experiences
  • Implemented SEO best practices and performance optimizations
  • Customized WordPress themes and plugins for specific business needs
Key Achievements:
  • Improved website loading speeds by 40%
  • Enhanced user engagement metrics significantly
  • Successfully delivered multiple client projects
Technologies Used:
WordPressPHPJavaScriptCSS3MySQL

Tola Media

Founder & Team Lead

Aug 2019 – Present
Kampala, Uganda
Entrepreneurship

Founded and leading a software development company providing custom solutions to clients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Direct full-stack development projects using Laravel and React.js frameworks
  • Facilitate agile sprint planning ensuring timely delivery
  • Manage client relationships and project requirements
  • Lead business development and strategic planning
  • Oversee team recruitment and development
  • Ensure alignment with client expectations and business goals
Key Achievements:
  • Built successful software development company from ground up
  • Delivered 30+ successful projects for various clients
  • Established strong client base across multiple industries
  • Created sustainable business model and revenue streams
Technologies Used:
LaravelReactNextJSMySQLAWS

Kanzu Code

Software Engineer

Jul 2017 – Aug 2019
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time

Developed custom software solutions with focus on performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Developed customized WordPress and JavaScript solutions
  • Optimized application performance and user experience
  • Collaborated with team members on various client projects
  • Implemented responsive web design principles
  • Maintained and updated existing client applications
Key Achievements:
  • Achieved significant performance improvements across multiple projects
  • Reduced page-load times by approximately 25%
  • Successfully delivered complex custom solutions
  • Gained expertise in performance optimization techniques
Technologies Used:
WordPressJavaScriptPHPMySQLCSS3

Career Highlights

8+
Years Experience
5
Companies
15+
Team Members Led
30%
Efficiency Improvement

Skills Developed

Technical Leadership

  • • Team Management & Mentoring
  • • Code Review & Quality Assurance
  • • Technical Architecture Planning
  • • Agile/Scrum Implementation

Full Stack Development

  • • Frontend: React, NextJS, Vue.js
  • • Backend: Laravel, NodeJS, Python
  • • Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL
  • • Cloud: AWS, Docker

Business Skills

  • • Project Management
  • • Client Relationship Management
  • • Business Development
  • • Strategic Planning

Ready to Work Together?

With 8+ years of experience leading technical teams and delivering scalable solutions, I'm ready to help bring your next project to life.