David Kisitu
David Kisitu

ICT Officer

Software Engineer

Network Consultant

Digitization Practitioner

David Kisitu

ICT Officer

Software Engineer

Network Consultant

Digitization Practitioner

About Me

Hello! I’m David Kisitu

 

A Software Engineer and Network & Digitization Practitioner based in Kampala, with over 15 years of ICT experience spanning software development, systems administration, network infrastructure, and research digitization - currently serving as IT Officer at Makerere University's College of Natural Sciences.

  • Address Kampala
  • Consultancy Status Available
  • Phone +256 779 336 414
  • Email kisitud@gmail.com
Area of Expertise
Software Development & Mobile Applications

Design and development of web-based business management systems and mobile applications, from concept through to publication on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Network Planning, Setup & Administration

End-to-end Local Area Network (LAN) planning, configuration, and troubleshooting; including switches, routers, access points, and cable termination with a track record of maintaining near-continuous uptime across institutional networks.

Systems Administration

Management of operating systems (Windows and Linux), servers, and institutional IT infrastructure, including access control, security clearance management, and backup and recovery policy implementation.

Research Data Digitization

Digitization of research questionnaires and field data collection tools using Kobo Toolbox, supporting national surveys and donor-funded research programmes across data collection, supervision, and management.

Website Development & Management

Design, development, and ongoing maintenance of institutional websites - including consolidating multiple fragmented sites into a single, secure, well-structured platform.

IT Infrastructure & Hardware Support

Computer and hardware servicing, UPS troubleshooting and replacement, electrical socket work, and equipment lifecycle assessment - the practical, hands-on side of keeping systems running.

E-Learning & Digital Training Support

Support for online learning platforms and video conferencing tools (Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams), including staff and student training on digital collaboration technologies.

Technical Proposal Writing & ICT Needs Assessment

Contribution to funded ICT proposals; including a World Bank-funded equipment award and a Makerere Research and Innovation Fund (MakRIF) seed grant - translating institutional needs into fundable technical proposals.

Resume
Experience
IT Officer
Feb 2025 – Present
IT Officer
College of Natural Sciences, Makerere University

Manages the university's web administration, access policy, and online identity - including website design, social media governance, and server performance monitoring.

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Systems Administrator / IT Expert
Oct 2020 – Jun 2025
Systems Administrator / IT Expert
Intellectual Property Management Office, Makerere University

Facilitated online registration of research innovations, patents, trademarks, and copyrights with URSB, while managing 24/7 network stability and office IT infrastructure.

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Systems Administrator
Oct 2017 – Jun 2025
Systems Administrator
College of Business and Management Sciences, Makerere University

Managed LAN infrastructure, e-learning systems (MUELE), research questionnaire digitization, and technical ICT proposal writing — contributing to a USD 500,000 World Bank equipment award.

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IT Consultant
May 2016 – Sept 2017
IT Consultant
Africa Reformation Theological Seminary

Planned and set up the seminary's first local area network, including a 10-client thin-client system for postgraduate research access in the library.

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IT Consultant
Jul 2016 – Sept 2017
IT Consultant
Master's Institute of Education

Provided computer maintenance and needs assessment support across a distributed, field-based operating environment.

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IT Consultant
Sept 2014 – Sept 2017
IT Consultant
Africa Center for Apologetics Research

Delivered hardware maintenance, software troubleshooting, and dissemination material production supporting field research and teaching programmes.

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IT Consultant
Nov 2014 – Sept 2017
IT Consultant
Master Cloud Africa

Provided client-site computer and IT equipment troubleshooting across multiple departments and hardware types.

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IT Consultant
Jan 2010 – Sept 2014
IT Consultant
Venus Data System (VDS)

Delivered client LAN setup, software installation, business systems data entry, and systems training — the foundation of a 15-year ICT career.

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Education
2023 - 2026
Master of Computer Applications
Amity University Online

Postgraduate qualification deepening expertise in software design and systems analysis.

2010 – 2015
Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
Makerere University School of Computing and Informatics Technology

Foundational technical qualification underpinning a career across software development, networks, and digitization.

Training & Certifications
  • Certificate in Linux System Administration
  • Oracle 12c Certified Associate (OCA)
  • Financial Accounting and Reporting Certificate
  • Information Security Certificate
  • Advanced Systems Integration, Project Management & Cyber Security
  • Systems Integration Project Management
  • Server Virtualization Using PROXMOX
Knowledge & Skills
Tools
  • Windows Admin
    90%
  • Linux Admin
    85%
  • Kobo ToolBox
    95%
  • ODK Data
    95%
  • WordPress
    95%
  • MS Office
    95%
Soft Skills
  • Team Building & Leadership
  • Time Management & Prioritization
  • Conflict Resolution & Networking
  • Diplomacy & Tactical Judgment
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Proficient Communication
  • Planning & Organizational Skills
  • Commitment to Quality & Service
Notable Projects

Mobile Applications

  • MyCV Africa - a premium platform designed to help professionals build a powerful online presence through beautifully designed personal CV websites.
  • KCCA Health - a mobile app helping users locate nearby health facilities (2020), available on Android and iOS.
  • Kibatu Online Shop - an e-commerce platform built for Buganda Kingdom (2022).
  • PartyMaster - a mobile app connecting users to event service providers, events, and nightlife listings (2020).

Web-Based Business Management Systems A suite of web-based systems designed to work both online and offline, including Business Master, Project Master, Loans Master and Queue Master - along with other custom client systems.

Research & Data Digitization Projects
  • National LED Propagation Team (NPT) Survey (2025)
  • Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) Student Response Form (2024)
  • Renewable Energy MSMEs research supporting agricultural modernization (2024)
  • CASH-IN Programme - a DANIDA-funded research initiative (2024)
Institutional Infrastructure Wins
  • Contributed to a technical proposal that secured USD 500,000 in ICT equipment from the World Bank via the East African Community, acquiring 153 computers and 2 teleconferencing facilities for Makerere's School of Statistics and Planning.
  • Contributed to a USD 16,000 MakRIF seed grant that established the Intellectual Property Management Office's resource centre at Makerere University.
  • Led the consolidation of 14 separate departmental websites into a single, secure, unified college website.
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