Fiona Byarugaba
About Fiona Byarugaba
Fiona Byarugaba serves as the Marketing Lead for Technology Marketing and Employer Brand at Thoughtworks, a position she has held since 2017. Her previous roles include leadership positions in marketing and communications at organizations such as Grameen Foundation and Thoughtworks, as well as experience in quality assurance and customer service.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Fiona Byarugaba currently serves as the Marketing Lead for Technology Marketing and Employer Brand at ThoughtWorks. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the company's marketing strategies and initiatives in Chicago, Illinois. Her role focuses on enhancing the employer brand and promoting technology marketing efforts.
Previous Experience at ThoughtWorks
Fiona Byarugaba has held multiple positions at ThoughtWorks. She worked as the Head of Marketing for East Africa for five months in 2014, followed by a role as Marketing Lead for the Office of Social Change Initiatives for six months in 2015. Additionally, she served as a Digital Marketing and Campaign Strategist from 2015 to 2017, gaining extensive experience in various marketing functions.
Experience at Grameen Foundation
Fiona Byarugaba worked at Grameen Foundation from 2011 to 2014 as the Programme Management and Communications Lead. She was responsible for managing programs and overseeing communications strategies. She also held the position of Communications Lead for a six-month period in 2011, contributing to the foundation's outreach efforts in Washington, D.C.
Early Career Background
Fiona Byarugaba began her career in the telecommunications sector. She worked as a Call Centre Agent at Uganda Telecom Ltd in 2007, followed by a role as a Quality Assurance Supervisor at Warid Telecom for one year. She then advanced to Head of Quality Assurance at Warid Telecom from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, she spent 11 months as a Stewardess at Flydubai in 2010.
Education and Academic Background
Fiona Byarugaba studied at Uganda Martyrs University, where she earned a degree in Accounting and Finance from 2003 to 2006. This educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in financial principles, which complements her marketing expertise.