BABIGUMIRA DENIS
CIVIL ENGINEER
Kampala
Summary
Skilled Chairman proficient in driving improvements and maintaining order within the company board of directors. Offering excellent judgment, strong listening skills and a deep understanding of business operations.
- Forward-thinking Senior Executive with proven record of accomplishment in the construction during 15-year career. Driven and ambitious change manager dedicated to continuous business improvement focused on enhancing revenue and streamlining business operations. Diligent in driving profit maximization through multifaced business approaches.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Chairman Board of Directors
ROBUSTA CAPITAL LIMITED
KAMPALA
01.2018 - Current
- Provided recommendations on board of directors on group's effectiveness, actions and future plans.
- Chaired shareholder meetings, disseminating information and fielded questions.
- Facilitated decision making by building consensus and developing solutions.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission, increasing revenue, profit and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies.
- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Initiated operational improvements using lean methodologies to drive efficiency and reduce costs.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
Project Manager Team Leader
PRESTIGE PINE VILLAGE LIMITED
WAKISO
03.2017 - Current
- Completed all assignments ahead of deadline.
- Adhered to industry practices, company standards and safety protocols in all work.
- Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.
- Produced regular reports to evaluate performance, adjust strategies and maintain agile, sustainable operations.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Supervised site investigations, reported issues and escalated those that required further assistance.
- Conducted supplier risk evaluations and assisted with regulatory inspections.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Coordinated all companies, business executives and site leadership teams by interacting effectively and establishing communication best practices.
- Estimated expected changes in business operations and made proactive adjustments to employee schedules and inventory levels to address needs.
- Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Conducted forecasting to determine possible changes and issues for supply chain business.
- Prepared quotes for new products and services and composed budgets.
- Reduced workflow inconsistencies by recruiting and hiring capable staff members.
- Directed training and retraining of employees to boost performance and enhance business results.
- Performed forecasting to identify necessary changes for supply chain business.
- Increased operational efficiency by developing improved filing systems for confidential client records and reports.
Chairman of the Board
UGAVILLA DEVELOPMENT CO. LIMITED
KAMPALA
03.2016 - Current
- Chaired shareholder meetings, disseminating information and fielded questions.
- Facilitated decision making by building consensus and developing solutions.
- Initiated operational improvements using lean methodologies to drive efficiency and reduce costs.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission, increasing revenue, profit and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Developed program to promote new managers from within, building and maintaining cohesive leadership structure.
- Drove performance initiatives, facilitating The Mayors Garden Project in Entebbe development.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Developed the UGANDA POLICE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT to facilitate business expansion.
Chief Executive Officer
AFRICAN KINGS (U) LIMITED
KAMPALA
01.2015 - Current
- Coached and guided senior managers to improve effectiveness and policy enforcement, resulting in improved employee job satisfaction and higher performance levels.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base, solidify market presence and diversify offerings.
- Oversaw large-scale staff recruitment and development initiatives to keep workforce skilled and effective.
- Identified and capitalized on short- and long-term revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
- Improved business profits by 80% through strategic updates to processes, procedures and team makeup.
- Spearheaded product line diversification to achieve 100% increase in revenue and penetrate wider markets.
- Initiated aggressive hiring push and training of industry-renowned candidates as department managers to drive organizational improvements.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.
- Determined vision and strategic direction for the company and coordinated resources to achieve targets within optimal timeframes.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Directed sell-off of excess inventory to retailers and liquidators to satisfy debts and allow for production retooling.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships, including negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Drove implementation of new market expansion to propel business forward and adapt to market changes.
- Prepared organization for forecasted demand levels through effective operational planning.
- Devised new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.
- Developed and implemented strategic updates to the company operations to solve issues affecting efficiency, profitability and production.
- Spearheaded company diversification to achieve increase in revenue and penetrate wider markets.
Chief Building Engineer
AFRICAN KINGS (U) LIMITED
KAMPALA
01.2013 - 02.2015
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Contributed to development, implementation and execution of maintenance programs.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Rolled out improved training programs for maintenance employees.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Developed and implemented employee incentive programs to promote top performance.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Chief Executive Officer Developer
DSB HOLDINGS LIMITED
04.2012 - 01.2015
- Increased company revenue by $5,000,000 in 3 years through aggressive new market strategies.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships, including negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Drove implementation of new market expansion to propel business forward and adapt to market changes.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Prepared organization for forecasted demand levels through effective operational planning.
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base, solidify market presence and diversify offerings.
Chief Engineer
Probase Africa Limited
Kampala
01.2009 - 02.2012
- Lead team of 12 engineering professionals focused on Road Design and Construction.
- Planned and directed company projects focused on improving areas such as affordable roads, international road innovations, local material studies and partnerships with international vendors.
- Worked closely with international vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
- Analyzed business and technical requirements to determine road design, potential issues and related cost for each project request.
- Completed administrative duties including annual capital budgeting, invoice review and approval, and weekly work schedules.
- Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.
- Completed over 5 road design and construction projects consistently sticking to strict schedules and budgets from start to finish.
- Conferred with shareholders and supervisors about project progress and explained setbacks to minimize worry and secure project funding.
- Managed project documents, blueprints and specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
KAMPALA 02.1999 - 03.2003
PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Project Management
UGANDA MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
KAMPALA 04.2004 - 12.2006
Skills
Meeting leadership
undefinedTimeline
Chairman Board of Directors
ROBUSTA CAPITAL LIMITED
01.2018 - Current
Project Manager Team Leader
PRESTIGE PINE VILLAGE LIMITED
03.2017 - Current
Chairman of the Board
UGAVILLA DEVELOPMENT CO. LIMITED
03.2016 - Current
Chief Executive Officer
AFRICAN KINGS (U) LIMITED
01.2015 - Current
Chief Building Engineer
AFRICAN KINGS (U) LIMITED
01.2013 - 02.2015
Chief Executive Officer Developer
DSB HOLDINGS LIMITED
04.2012 - 01.2015
Chief Engineer
Probase Africa Limited
01.2009 - 02.2012
PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Project Management
UGANDA MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
04.2004 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
02.1999 - 03.2003
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