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Julius Marenga

Julius Marenga

Dar-es-salaam

Summary

I am a highly motivated product innovator who is passionate about project development and execution, in addition to design. I have experience leading teams, and I have delivered several innovative solutions that have a direct impact on my community. Competent in project documentation and report writing, as well as in the design, analysis, and implementation of software systems. Mostly, I'm passionate about utilizing technology to improve community standards. My ability to work well with others, communicate effectively, and think creatively makes me an invaluable member of any team.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer, Intern

ITULE COMPANY LTD
11.2023 - Current
  • Perform system analysis and system design on different software projects
  • Software development, building solutions for clients and company's products
  • Attend daily stand-up meetings to provide and receive feedback on ongoing tasks and projects.

Co-founder and Tech Lead

SWAENERGY COMPANY LTD
07.2022 - Current
  • A company established to tackle challenges of energy efficiency (ELECTRIC) in Tanzania and Africa at large.
  • Co-founded it and worked with the team to brainstorm and build different solutions one of the flagship product is LUKUCHAP
  • Carries and emphases on the technology road-map of the company.

Blockchain Developer, Intern

E-GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY (e-GA)
Dodoma
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Blockchain researcher and consultant, research specifically on the usability of blockchain technology in our context
  • Build a blockchain based document storage and verification system that was initially proposed by e-Ga (e-government Authority).

Frontend developer, Intern

TECH-CRAFT TECHNOLOGIES
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Worked as the front-end developer, among others i work to redesign the company website and implement it to help the company to reach more customers and match competition.

Design thinking champion

Y4C INNOVATION HUB
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Walkthrough design thinking trainings, learning how to build solutions that really solves customer's challenges.
  • Perform design thinking techniques, to address UNICEF based challenges about children in Tanzania.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering & IT -

University Of Dar-es-Salaam
04.2024

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education -

Mzumbe Secondary School
Morogoro
07.2020

Certificate of Secondary Education -

St Mary's Nyegezi Seminary
Mwanza
11-2017

Skills

  • Software systems design, analysis and implementation
  • Technical project documentation and report writing
  • Blockchain and distributed system consultancy
  • Analytical thinking, that gives me ability to make data driven decisions

Certificates And Awards

  • Awarded best undergraduate project (LUKUCHAP- SMART ENERGY METER) in Research and Innovation week, University of Dar - es-Salaam (May - 2023).
  • Awarded as the participant and global winner (team participation) of the $3000 from FILECOIN OPEN HACKATHON (February -2023).
  • Awarded advanced Blockchain & Distributed Systems developer certificate, Africa Blockchain Center. (December-2022).
  • Certificate of participation for Arduino programming for industrial application training, University Of Dar - es - Salaam (March - 2021).

Selected Projects

  • Electric energy management software (LUKUCHAP), a software that communicates with smart-meters to enable client to monitor and pay utilities easily.
  • Blockchain based document verification system, allows to sign and verify documents digitally.
  • Blockchain based voting system that ensures most transparency and secured voting process.
  • IOT based speed governor, that was meant to reduce the amount of road accidents caused by over-speeding.

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Swahili (Native), Fluent

Soft skills

  • System thinking when approaching problems.
  • Curiosity and lifelong learning individual thus my huge skills' diversity.

REFEREES

Dr Anthony Kigombola,
Lecturer - University of Dar es Salaam,
College of ICT
Phone: +255 7471 0939

Email: kigombola@gmail.com.  

Mr Fraces Ruganyumisa,
Managing director,

TechCraft Technologies LTD
Phone: +255 745 470 673
Email: rugafrances@gmail.com

Timeline

Software Engineer, Intern

ITULE COMPANY LTD
11.2023 - Current

Blockchain Developer, Intern

E-GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY (e-GA)
07.2023 - 09.2023

Co-founder and Tech Lead

SWAENERGY COMPANY LTD
07.2022 - Current

Frontend developer, Intern

TECH-CRAFT TECHNOLOGIES
07.2022 - 09.2022

Design thinking champion

Y4C INNOVATION HUB
07.2021 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering & IT -

University Of Dar-es-Salaam

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education -

Mzumbe Secondary School

Certificate of Secondary Education -

St Mary's Nyegezi Seminary

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