Emily Karungi
About Emily Karungi
Emily Karungi is a Tech Lead with extensive experience in software engineering and a strong commitment to empowering women in technology through various community initiatives. She has worked with notable organizations such as ThoughtWorks and Fenix International, and has developed software solutions for the renewable energy sector.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Emily Karungi serves as a Tech Lead at ThoughtWorks, a position she has held since 2017. Based in the Barcelona Area, Spain, she has over seven years of experience in this role. Her responsibilities include leading technical projects and guiding teams in software development practices.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to her current role, Emily worked as a Software Engineer Intern at ThoughtWorks in 2015 for six months in Kampala, Uganda. She also held positions at Fenix International from 2015 to 2016 and at Ensibuuko in 2013. Additionally, she served as a Python Mentor at Thinkful from 2015 to 2017 in New York, United States.
Education and Expertise
Emily Karungi earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Software Engineering from Makerere University, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background supports her technical expertise in software development, particularly in Python and Django.
Community Engagement and Initiatives
Emily actively contributes to the Django Girls community, which focuses on empowering women in technology. She is also involved with Google Developer Groups, Innovate Her Africa, and Rails Girls, initiatives aimed at supporting diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.
Project Development in Renewable Energy
Emily developed an enterprise management and resource planning system tailored for the renewable energy sector. This project utilized her skills in Python and Django, showcasing her ability to apply technology to address industry-specific challenges.