Tuhirirwe Mackenzie

I am a hardworking individual, capable of interacting freely with both my peers and staff, and I have the ability to accumulate knowledge very fast and disseminate it with my colleagues. I am a self-motivated person and dedicated person with a strong focus in whatever I do. I’ve taught technology for over 7 years to students and professionals in the subjects of technology, Engineering and education. I have experience in prototyping solutions, and product development, and work with many entities to create high-quality materials, prototypes, and events. I take pride in my punctuality, quality deliverables, technology education, leadership, focused creativity an, andd attention to detail. My interaction with a broad spectrum of students, Professionals, and organizations has imbued me with flexibility and the ability to understand a myriad of perspectives while executing effective problem-solving practices.

• Date of Birth: 08/11/1990
• Gender: Male
• Nationality: Ugandan

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Mastering Design Thinking Design Thinking Certificate 2022
• Mbarara University of science and Technology, Bachelors of Science in Computer Engineering, 2011-2015
• Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Certificate of Computer Applications, February - March 2011
• Jinja Senior Secondary School, Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE), 2010-2010
• Mbarara High School, Uganda Certificate of Education, 2005-2009
• Nganwa Junior Primary School, Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), 1997-2004

• Design and Development of Low-cost Automated Slide stainer with remote monitoring-UGX 20 Milion,CAMTech-Uganda
• Design and Development of Starch Extraction Machine (CASEM), UGX 89 Million, Ministry of Science Technology and Innovations
• Design and Development of Cattle Health and production Monitoring Device, UGX 12 Million, Academics without Boarders (Strengthening Engineering Education and Research-SEER Program)
• Design and Development of an Intelligent Infusion Monitoring Device-productization grant, UGX 16.5 Million, Centre for Innovation and Technology Transfer (CITT)-Mbarara University of Science and Technology
• Design and Development of a Fair Pay Power Socket/A Substitute for YAKA Control Unit-Prototyping Support, UGX 6 Million, Centre for Innovation and Technology Transfer-Mbarara University of Science and Technology
• Design and Development of Smart Ear Tag (SET) for Animals Monitoring, UGX 18 Million, National Association of Student Entrepreneurs (NASE)

• Academics without Boarders (AWB) & Mbarara University of science and Technology Strengthening Engineering Education and Research (SEER) programme- Three (3) months Training Certificate, 2021
• Educate! -Uganda Certificate of Graduation in Skills Lab Pedagogy, Experience based Design, Facilitation and Training Skills, 2017
• Makerere University –Resilient Africa Network [National Tech-innovation Iridescent Challenge] Certificate of recognition for best Performance in the 2017 National Technovation Challenge, 2017
• Makerere University- Resilient Africa Network [Regional Technovation Iridescent Challenge] Certificate of Active Participation in the Uganda Regional Technovation Challenge, 2017
• Uganda Biosciences and Information Centre (UBIC) &National Agriculture Crops Resources and Research Institute (NACRRI) | Certificate of participation in the first (2013) and second (2014) annual Biotechnology Research Essay Writing Competition and a Trophy for the first Runner up in the second, 2013 & 2014
• Consortium for Affordable Medical Technologies (CAMTech) | Certificate of participation in the first (2013) and Second (2014) CamTech MedTech Hack-a-thorn and Prize as the third Runner-up in the second annual 2014 Hack-a-thorn, 2013 and 2014
• Biochemical Society Mbarara University of Science and Technology | Certificate of Participation in the Biochemical Society Competitions in Advancing Molecular Bioscience, 2011

• Automation & Robotics
• Microcontroller Programming (Arduino, and other Controllers.)
• Sensor, actuators, microcontrollers, wireless networks
• Robotics and Embedded systems Design, Programming and Product Development
• Electronics and Printed Circuit Board Technologies
• Computer Systems instrumentation and Testing
• Soldering in many forms ranging from PTHT to SMD Technology
• Technology integration
• Time-efficient, systematic working methodology
• Science, e-textiles, PCB design, and layout
• Rapid Prototyping
• 3-D Printing and vacuum forming technologies
• Research
• Technology Education and Leadership
• Training and facilitation skills
• Curriculum Development
• Course creation and executionn and a wide variety of software

• Eng. Martin Mukama |Innovations Manager |CAMTech-Uganda |Mbarara University of Science and Technology|Tel: +256 (0) 775131098|Email:mmukama@must.ac.ug|
• Vicent Rutagangibwa, Head of Department Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mbarara Universityof Scienceand Technology, +256(0)752951706|+256(0)774069517