Agaba Edwin

Aug 2026 - Present

Software Engineer at Tricsoft Technologies Limited

• Gathering and analyzing customer requirements and translating them into technical requirements.
• Contributing to the system architecture and design of a pharmacy management platform.
• Designing database schemas and data models for Finance, HR, and Workflow Management modules.
• Defining relationships, data flows, and integration points between system modules.
• Collaborating on architectural decisions around data integrity, security, scalability, and maintainability.

May 2026 - Present

Software Engineer at the Ministry of Public Service, Uganda

Freelance, part-time, alongside IT support.

• Built a production Django platform for government document approvals with role-based workflows, including multi-level review, versioning, and draft cloning across multiple registry types.
• Integrated Collabora Online (WOPI) for in-browser editing and preview of Word, Excel, and PDF files.
• Developed a real-time chat system using Django Channels, Redis, and WebRTC for audio/video calls, and migrated the application from Gunicorn to Daphne/ASGI with Nginx WebSocket support.
• Implemented audit logging, notification systems, and a CI/CD pipeline incorporating static analysis and security scanning.

2026

Open-source Contributor at The Mifos Initiative

Volunteer.

• Added test coverage for the clients module, specifically around account deactivation, reducing reliance on manual testing.
• Implemented dynamic search filters so results update without requiring an initial button click.
• Added clear feedback for all client module actions (e.g. “Client deactivated successfully”).
• Introduced localization support for up to 10 languages.

Feb 2026 - Aug 2026

Software Engineer (Contract), confidential client

Fintech and SaaS products under NDA.

• Designed and developed production web and mobile applications across fintech and SaaS domains.
• Built responsive, multi-role interfaces using React, Next.js, and React Native.
• Engineered backend services and REST APIs with Django and FastAPI, backed by PostgreSQL and async task processing via Celery and Redis.
• Integrated payment gateways, identity verification workflows, and authentication/session management across web and mobile.
• Managed AWS infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for reliable, secure deployments.

Jan 2025 - Feb 2026

Product Engineer at Interswitch East Africa

• Integrated 7+ payment services using Java Spring Boot into the Quickteller Agent App, expanding reach across East and Central Africa.
• Consistently delivered complex projects ahead of schedule, setting internal benchmarks for speed, quality, and reliability.
• Championed code quality and security: over 80% automated test coverage, zero code smells, and no known vulnerabilities across major integrations.
• Led initiatives to streamline engineering workflows and documentation, improving productivity and reducing onboarding time.
• Collaborated with product, QA, and DevOps teams on seamless delivery and high-availability releases.

Aug 2024 - Feb 2025

Software Engineer at Virtuallabz Africa

• Delivered a realistic, extensible simulation platform for faster prototyping and safer experimentation with electronic circuits without physical components.
• Simulated common hardware workflows (NeoPixels, sensors, motors, displays) with realistic pin interactions and visual feedback.

2022

IT Intern at Mbarara City IT Offices

• Assisted with daily network administration and software maintenance, including troubleshooting, installations and updates, and system diagnostics.
• Provided technical support to staff across departments, improving overall system reliability.

2021

Android Mentor at Google Africa Developer Scholarship

Volunteer.

• Completed the GADS program in 2020, earning eligibility for the certification exam, and was invited back as a mentor in 2021.
• Mentored a cohort of 20-30 aspiring Android developers through the Pluralsight Android track.

2021

Software Engineer Intern at Mbarara University of Science and Technology

• Collaborated on a web-based patient management system, streamlining registration and appointment scheduling.
• Troubleshot network connectivity issues involving routers and wireless access points.