Benjamin Ssempala

Participated in the poetry scene, showcasing creative wordplay skills through both written and performance poetry.
Performed at various events, including a podcast hosted by the Ministry of ICT and the Clean Air Africa Launch.

Awarded the Braid Arts and Culture Fund 2025 to co-lead an interdisciplinary research project investigating disappearing cultures in Uganda and Kenya through an artistic lens.
Employs oral storytelling traditions of Luganda and Luo cultures to examine how folklore, rituals, and communal childhood practices are fading from collective memory.
Integrates artistic methods (poetry, dance) with ethnographic inquiry to explore the intersections of identity, belonging, and indigenous knowledge systems.
Aims to produce performance-based research outputs and critical insights on cultural preservation in the context of rapid urbanisation.

Cost Optimization: Implementing strategies to reduce our monthly GCP costs, hitting targets by optimizing Google APIs and services.
System Stability and Restoration: Maintaining system stability, orchestrating deployments, monitoring servers, and integrating tools like Kafka and Kubernetes for seamless operations.
Tech Operations Leadership: As Team Lead, moderating syncs, tracking key results, and coordinating tech operations activities.
Data Pipeline and API Maintenance: Ensuring the health of our data pipeline and making necessary improvements for a smoother experience.

Contributed to launching the AirQo Mobile App at AirQo CLEAN-Air Africa Network Launch.
Implemented automated backup for user data security.
Ensured compliance with App Store policies.
Set up staging project for efficient testing and deployment.
Created a captivating showcase feature for user onboarding.
Integrated dynamic health tips through AirQo API.
Developed visually appealing welcome emails.
Collaboratively documented AirQo API.
Conducted thorough unit tests.
Collaborated on dynamic data pipeline development.
Resolved bugs and enhanced app performance.
Addressed minor bugs in API and data pipeline.

Managing data and sales records for a store.
Calculating projected progress and overseeing all technical aspects, including the development and maintenance of the store’s website.

Participated in UG-MUN, a Model United Nations conference simulating United Nations committees and addressing real-world issues.
Engaged in diplomatic discussions and formulated political positions.