Kennedy Mangeni

Work History

Triple Flames Uganda(Start-up)

Kampala, Uganda

Jan.2021 - Apr.2021

Led the team in establishing a digital platform through which youth are onboarded as content providers on a revenue share basis
Recruited and trained 10 Youth on how to use the digital platform as content providers.

Hamwe East Africa

Kampala, Uganda

Aug.2019 - Dec.2020

Developed the digital traceability system for agriculture value chains from design conceptualization to client delivery.
Prepared grant proposals, pitch decks and secured funding from UNCDF to pilot and scale to digitize agriculture value chains in Northern Uganda.
Developed and implemented pricing frameworks for all digital products and services.
Streamlined software development processes for the team to consistently deliver within acceptable timeframes.
Drafted technical proposal and product manuals for all digital systems
Trained key stakeholders on how to use new digital platforms and services.
Brought to market 4 digital products within 12 months (Digital payments platform (hamwepay), VoiceSMS platform, E-voucher platform, Agriculture traceability system)

D-Mark Company Limited

Kampala, Uganda

Jan.2015 - Jul.2019

Championed product development including concept design, feature definitions, production and deployment support.
Participated in Building Total cost of Ownership and Return on Investment (ROI) models for new products.
Ensured revenue targets and gross profit margins are realistically determined.
Actively monitored product performance to ensure revenue growth.
Managed the preparation of business proposals and business plans.
Carried out market analysis including competitor analysis in liaison with marketing department.
Interacted extensively with the marketing department to make sure that products and services are effectively communicated to market.
Spearheaded Human Centric Immersions to gathered information on customer pain points and experiences.
Hosted product demonstrations and promoted features to clients.
Maintained internal product knowledge database.
Developed creative sales tools, including presentations, proposals, pitch decks and product data sheets.
Negotiated and Secured long-term accounts.
Led the team in developing AXESS (a mobile money integrated micro- credit and micro-saving platform for Tier 4 financial Institutions).
Developed mobile banking and payments aggregation systems for Housing finance banking, NSSF Uganda and UEDCL Uganda
Developed Mobile Health platforms for Marie stopes Uganda, PSI Uganda, Uganda Voucher plus activity and Jhpiego Uganda

D-Mark Company Limited

Kampala, Uganda

Jan.2008 - Dec.2014

Coordinated the development of SMS, USSD, IVR and Mobile money solutions.
Effectively communicated new products and initiatives to all key stakeholders.
Developed concept notes on areas of the company’s interest.
Coordinated the proposal writing process and ensured internal as well as partner timelines were met.
Ensured project proposals and all submissions were compliant with the terms of reference.
Managed digital content that was consumed through SMS, USSD, MMS, IVR, web and mobile app
Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers