James Katarikawe
About James Katarikawe
James Katarikawe is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and engineering roles across various companies. He has worked at Kforce Inc since 2022 and has held previous positions at Andela, NexTravel, and Learnio, among others.
Work at Kforce
James Katarikawe currently holds the position of Senior Software Engineer at Kforce Inc, where he has been employed since 2022. In this role, he enhances testing platforms and improves test automation. He engages in Test-first Development and Test Driven Development methodologies, ensuring high-quality software delivery. Additionally, he monitors and evaluates the performance of software platforms to maintain optimal functionality.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current role, James worked as a Software Engineer at Andela from 2018 to 2020 for two years. He also had a brief tenure at NexTravel in 2019, where he served as a Software Engineer for five months. His experience includes working as a Full Stack Engineer at Learnio (formerly Coderstrust) from 2020 to 2021, contributing to various software development projects remotely from Copenhagen, Denmark.
Education and Expertise
James has a strong educational background in computer science and software engineering. He studied at Makerere University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Software Engineering from 2011 to 2017. He then pursued a Master of Science in Computer Science at Maharishi International University, which he is expected to complete in 2024. Additionally, he achieved a Cloud Developer Nanodegree from Udacity in 2020, further enhancing his expertise in cloud development.
Internships and Early Career
James began his career with several internships that provided foundational experience in software development and digital marketing. He interned as a Software Developer at Bank of Uganda for one month in 2014 and worked as a Digital Marketing Intern at Orange Uganda for two months the same year. He also gained experience as an Information Technology System Support at the International Potato Center (CIP) for seven months in 2014. His role as a Web Development Tutor at CareerFoundry in Berlin in 2021 further solidified his skills in software development.
Professional Skills and Technologies
James possesses extensive experience in serverless and microservices architecture, particularly in a consulting role for Ford Motor Company. He is proficient in cloud development using cutting-edge technologies and has a strong focus on improving software testing platforms. His expertise includes monitoring software performance and applying various development methodologies to ensure efficient and effective software solutions.