Edmond Atto
About Edmond Atto
Edmond Atto is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in various roles across multiple companies, currently working at Firmatek in Texas and previously at Andela in Uganda. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Makerere University and has contributed to educational resources in software engineering through blogging and co-authoring an e-book.
Work at Firmatek
Edmond Atto has been employed as a Software Engineer at Firmatek since 2020. His role involves developing software solutions that enhance the company's operational efficiency. Firmatek specializes in providing technology solutions for the construction and mining industries, and Atto's contributions are integral to the company's software development efforts.
Work at Andela
At Andela, Edmond Atto has served as a Software Engineer since 2017. His responsibilities include collaborating with teams to build software applications and mentoring junior developers. Previously, he also held the position of Founder and Editor for The Andela Way, where he contributed to the organization's community and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Edmond Atto earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Electrical Engineering from Makerere University, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. He furthered his education at Columbia University as an Obama Foundation Scholar, participating in courses that included Analysis of Algorithms and Leadership and Innovative Policy Making. His educational background supports his expertise in software engineering and technology development.
Background
Edmond Atto began his career as an Engineering Trainee at MTN Uganda in 2015 and later at Uganda Telecom Ltd in 2014. He has held various software engineering roles at companies such as Jitjatjo, Cobalt Robotics, and tl;dv. Additionally, he founded Arvana, focusing on creating a digitized addressing system for Uganda, which provided him with experience in multiple domains.
Achievements and Contributions
Edmond Atto has made significant contributions to the software engineering community. He created a technical blog that attracts over 6000 unique visitors daily, aimed at making software engineering more accessible. He co-authored a free e-book titled 'Vumbula React: A Beginner’s Guide To React With ES6', which serves as a resource for aspiring developers. Additionally, he conceptualized a Learning Community focused on mentorship.