Mark O.
About Mark O.
Mark O. serves as the Head of Engineering at Untapped Global, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in software development and technology leadership, having held various roles at multiple companies in Kenya.
Work at Untapped Global
Mark O. serves as the Head of Engineering at Untapped Global, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he maintains high standards of software quality, system, and cloud architecture. He leads the implementation of project features and conducts code reviews to ensure quality. Additionally, he guides team development efforts towards successful project delivery and manages Sprints. Mark previously worked at Untapped Global as a Senior Back End Developer and Implementation Manager in 2021, where he contributed for a total of 11 months.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Mark O. has extensive experience in software development across various companies. He worked at Asilimia in multiple roles, including Senior Back-end Developer, Chief Technology Officer, and Senior Software Development Engineer, accumulating over a year of experience there. He also held the position of Head of Technology at Kune Food for 9 months. His earlier roles include Software Developer at Litemore Limited and Homeboyz Entertainment Ltd, as well as a Software Developer and Support Engineer at Safaribet Kenya.
Educational Background
Mark O. holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science from Kenyatta University, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. He also pursued additional studies at The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, earning an Advanced Certificate in Peace and Justice in 2014. Furthermore, he completed a Certificate in Spirituality at Tangaza College in 2013. This educational background supports his expertise in software engineering and technology management.
Leadership and Team Management
In his current role at Untapped Global, Mark O. demonstrates strong leadership and team management skills. He is responsible for guiding team development efforts and ensuring successful project delivery. His role involves conducting code reviews and ensuring that documentation follows industry best practices. Mark's experience in leading teams is further supported by his previous positions, including his time as a Team Lead at Asilimia.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Mark O. is also recognized for his entrepreneurial efforts as the Founder of Vinarq Technologies, where he worked from 2017 to 2020. This experience adds to his diverse background in technology and software development, showcasing his ability to innovate and lead in various capacities within the tech industry.