Jericho Katende
Software Developer
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About Me
I'm a passionate Software Developer with expertise in building intelligent systems that solve real-world problems
Jericho Katende
Software Developer • AI/ML Enthusiast
With a strong foundation in full-stack development and AI/ML, I specialize in creating innovative solutions that bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical applications.
My work spans from developing mobile applications and web platforms to implementing machine learning models and explainable AI systems. I've demonstrated ability through participation in hackathons and high-impact projects throughout Africa.
Currently working as a Software Developer at PayTota, I'm driven to make a significant contribution to innovation in tech-driven settings.
Technical Skills
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Makerere University
Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 • Grade: 4.17
Focus Areas:
Software Development, AI, Database Management, Computer Networks
Advanced Level (A-Level)
St. Mary's College Kisubi
Feb 2019 - May 2021 • Grade: 18 Points
Ordinary Level (O-Level)
Our Lady of Good Counsel SSS Gayaza
Feb 2015 - Nov 2018 • Grade: 15 Aggregates
Experience
My professional journey and career milestones
2025 - Present
2025 - Present
Software Developer
PayTota
Kampala, Uganda
✓Build and maintain API-driven payment systems
✓Implement mobile-first features and integrations for a payment gateway aggregator
2024 - 2025
2024 - 2025
Data Analyst
Armada Credit Bureau
Kampala, Uganda
✓Analysed CRB data to improve credit reporting and scoring processes
✓Designed and built dashboards and validation tools to improve data accuracy
✓Translated analytical insights into actionable recommendations
2024
2024
AI for Impact Hackathon - Semifinalist
A2SV
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Remote)
🏆Ranked among the top 32 teams out of 1,118 teams across Africa
✓Developed WellCareBot, an LLM-driven mental health chatbot using LangGraph/LangChain, Flutter, Flask, RAG, and Firebase
2023 - 2024
2023 - 2024
Mobile Application Developer
AirQo, Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda
✓Implemented new features for the AirQo mobile app using Flutter and Dart
✓Optimized app performance and reliability for better user experience on low-end devices
Certifications
Professional certifications and courses that validate my expertise
LangChain Fundamentals
LangChain Academy • 2025
Applied Data Science Lab
WorldQuant University • 2025
The Full Stack
Meta (Coursera) • Mar 2024
APIs
Meta (Coursera) • Feb 2024
Django Web Framework
Meta (Coursera) • Dec 2023
Intro to Databases
Meta (Coursera) • Dec 2024
Programming in Python
Meta (Coursera) • Nov 2023
Version Control
Meta (Coursera) • Nov 2024
Data Science & Analytics
HP • Dec 2024
Introduction to LangGraph
LangChain • Mar 2025
Data Visualization using Power BI
Udemy • Jun 2025
Introduction to DAX in Power BI
DataCamp • Jun 2025
GDPR Foundations
Measured Collective • Feb 2025
Intro to Data Science (Job Simulation)
Commonwealth Bank (Forage) • Feb 2025
Professional Work
Projects from internships and employment
Mobile Application Developer • 2022 - 2023
AirQo Mobile App
Air Quality Monitoring Platform
During my internship at AirQo, Makerere University, I contributed to the development of a comprehensive air quality monitoring platform. The app provides real-time air quality data across Uganda, helping citizens make informed decisions about their health and daily activities. I implemented several key features and performance optimizations that improved user experience and app reliability.
Key Achievements
- ✓Improved app performance through optimization
- ✓Implemented real-time data synchronization features
- ✓Enhanced user interface for better accessibility
- ✓Contributed to 15+ feature releases during internship
Hackathons & Research
Competition projects and academic research
Jul 2024 - Sep 2024
WellCareBot
LLM-powered Mental Health Chatbot
AI-powered chatbot providing CBT and IPT-informed mental health support with RAG implementation.
Recognition
- ●🏆 Top 32 out of 1,118 teams in AI for Impact Hackathon across Africa (2024)
- ●Developed LLM-driven mental health chatbot using LangGraph/LangChain
- ●Built with Flutter frontend and Flask backend
2023 - 2024 (Development Phase), Published May 2025
Sign Language Translator (Signer)
Explainable Real-Time Sign Language to Text Translation
A real-time computer vision mobile app that translates sign language gestures into readable text using deep learning and explainable AI.
Recognition
- ●Published in Springer (May 2025): https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-96-2703-5_15?
- ●Led a 4-member team as Team Lead across ML, Mobile, and Data tracks
- ●Achieved 92% accuracy in gesture recognition on validation data
Client Work
Freelance projects and side gigs
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