Emmanuel Gatwech
About
Detail
Engineering Lead at Sahil
Kampala, Central Region, Uganda
Contact Emmanuel regarding:
work
Full-time jobs
Starting at
USD2k/month
Résumé
Jobs
verified_user
0% verified
- EFreelance Software Engineer public Remote experienceEmmanuel GatwechFeb 2026 - Current (5 months)My work spans full‑stack development, payment integration, order management, notification infrastructure, and developer tooling. I have delivered complete client websites and custom applications, handling everything from frontend implementation to backend integration and deployment, ensuring reliability, clarity, and maintainability in every project.
Full Stack EngineerPack AI Change Management PlatformMay 2024 - Sep 2024 (5 months)- Software EngineerGi IncApr 2024 - Current (2 years 3 months)As a vital part of G2i's vetting team, I helped expand our technical interview process to aid a client's rapid growth. We increased our team to 13 members, covering 16 time zones and working 7 days a week, to quickly provide 250 skilled developers. The client, initially overwhelmed with managing their candidate pool, was facing rapid business expansion. My duties included conducting technical interviews for Software Engineer roles in AI Training Data, focusing on algorithms and data structures. In 35-minute sessions, I evaluated candidates' problem-solving, algorithmic thinking, and understanding of data structures through LeetCode challenges. I also ran SQL tests to assess their data management skills and complex query writing abilities. M
- Engineering LeadsahilNov 2023 - Current (2 years 8 months)- Spearheaded the development of Sahil from ideation to raising $5000 in funding within 1.5 months. - Played a pivotal role in showcasing Sahil's innovative solutions at various innovation expos, contributing to its recognition and success in securing partnerships with leading companies and investors. - Led Sahil to achieve second place at the Connecting South Sudan Innovation Lab (CSSD), a summit focusing on digital inclusion in South Sudan. Out of 62 applications, 20 were shortlisted, and 8 startups, including Sahil, advanced to the final stage. - Also helped Sahil win nominations for BEST MOBILITY & LOGISTICS and BEST NEW COMER at the Eastern Africa Startup Awards 2024. - Integrated advanced mapping technology via Google Maps APIs, enha
- Software Engineer - RemoteGITSTART COMMUNITYMay 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 6 months)YC backed tech startup which helps teams scale engineering velocity through its unique Pull Requests as a Service platform and delivers world class code quality so customers can ship faster. - Worked with remote distributed teams around the world, offering pull requests as a service on large scale client applications. - Tech stack: Javascript(ReactJS), Typescript, GraphQL(Relay and Apollo), Next.js, Solana, PostgreSQL, Hasura, Pulumi and Docker.
- Software Engineer - RemoteFreelyFormdJun 2020 - Apr 2021 (11 months)At Freelyformd we help businesses build an intelligently designed digital future. Tell us about your idea, and we’ll offer the most fitting tech solution. Tech stack: ReactJS, Typescript, MongoDB, Next.js, Docker, PostgreSQL 3rd Party: Traefik
- Freelance Software EngineerIndependentJan 2019 - May 2020 (1 year 5 months)Building custom software solutions which range from web apps, APIs and mobile, chatbots and consultancy.
Education
verified_user
0% verified
- Bachelor's degree, Web developer (Développeur(euse) d’application)OpenClassroomsJan 2019 - Dec 2020 (2 years)Obtained a diploma in front-end development from OpenClassrooms, Europe's leading online learning platform; The diploma program aims to empower and equip students with relevant and on-demand skills with a very hands-on and project-driven learning curriculum. Students are expected to complete 9 real world projects before being awarded an accredited diploma which is at level 6 of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). The projects involve multiple aspects of software development from database modelling, software design, interface design and API development. Each student is also assigned a personal mentor to help them achieve their learning goals. Relevant courses Build web apps with React.js, Build your web projects with REST APIs, Desi
- Bachelor's degree, Computer ScienceHarare Institute of TechnologyJan 2015 - Dec 2017 (3 years)Underwent extensive training in Computer Science and Software Engineering and learned how to combine both theoretical and applied knowledge to solve real world problems. Relevant courses: Operating Systems, Object Oriented Programming, Advanced Databases, Computer Organization and Architecture, Computer Graphics and Data Communication and Networks
Projects (professional or personal)
verified_user
0% verified
- SSahilAug 2023 - Current (2 years 11 months)Sahil aims to empower small business owners in challenging environments, such as South Sudan. By simplifying procurement processes, connecting businesses with suppliers, and offers efficient delivery options.
- PPlanet of the BugsApr 2023 - Current (3 years 3 months)
- IInspirersJul 2022 - Current (4 years)Achieve your goals and inspire others.
- NNenoMar 2022 - Current (4 years 4 months)An online word guessing game. The game is played in groups of up to 8 players. Players are assigned a letter and are to guess words that with the letter. The fastest to guess wins!
- LLabXpertJun 2020 - Current (6 years 1 month)LabXpert is a web-based medical laboratory management information system. Once connected to laboratory testing equipment, LabXpert will automatically retrieve completed test results. Results are retrieved in real-time or whenever there is an internet connection. LabXpert technology is currently being piloted with specialized TB testing machines in Uganda and South Sudan. It has already retrieved and disseminated 50000+ test results since September 2018.
Awards
verified_user
0% verified
- Web Development Scholarship WinnerMetaDec 2019