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I'm Ocen Jude Software Engineer.
Building performant, scalable web and mobile experiences with modern technologies.
About Me
Get to know me
I'm a Software Engineer with a solid background in full-stack development, experienced in building scalable web applications using modern technologies. I have a strong focus on performance, clean architecture and usability, with proven experience at School Book and currently contributing to Strimy Technologies, Uganda's premier streaming platform.
My expertise spans across workflow automation and Full-stack development. I'm passionate about open-source development, real-time systems and continuous learning. I bring both theoretical knowledge and practical experience to every project.
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Name
Ocen Jude Otine
Phone
+256780849731
Email
judextine28@gmail.com
Github
judeotine
LinkedIn
judeotine
Services & Skills
Full-stack Web Development
Develop full-stack web applications using React, Next.js, Node.js and PostgreSQL, including user authentication, data storage and API integration.
API Development
Design and develop custom APIs and integrate them with third-party services like payment gateways, social media or mapping services.
Mobile App Development
Develop native mobile apps for Android and iOS using React Native and Kotlin, with features like push notifications, GPS integration and social media sharing.
Portfolio
Check out my featured projects
MindGrove - AI Powered research assistant
Web application that revolutionizes academic research and learning through artificial intelligence. It serves as a comprehensive digital research assistant, empowering learners to maximize their productivity and comprehension.
SpendWise – Personal Budget Tracker
A cross-platform finance application developed with React, Capacitor and Supabase, enabling users to track expenses, manage budgets and visualize spending habits
RouteRider - Smart Fleet Management
A bus management system that revolutionizes bus fleet operations through automation and real-time analytics. Designed for transport companies and private transportation, it cuts costs, boosts efficiency and enhances passenger experience.
UI SnapShot
UI Snapshot is a powerful developer tool and SaaS platform that combines AI-powered wireframe generation with automated visual regression testing.
Generate fully editable UI wireframes instantly with Snap Model, export them directly to Figma as editable components
and automatically compare your implementations against designs. By leveraging AI-powered visual analysis, UI Snapshot flags mismatches, identifies accessibility issues and ensures consistent brand quality for every release.
Education
2024 - Present
Software Engineering
Isbat University
Current.
2022 - 2023
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education
Our Lady of Africa Namilyango SS
Advanced level of Education.
2017 - 2021
Uganda Certificate of Education
Bishop Cipriano Kihangire SS
Ordinary level of Education
Professional Experience
Sep 2025 - Present
Lead
GDG on Campus — ISBAT University
Driving the chapter's technical vision and operations: planning and delivering hands-on workshops, study jams and hackathons across Google technologies (Flutter, Firebase, TensorFlow, Google Cloud); establishing partnerships and speaker programs; curating learning tracks from fundamentals to production readiness; and mentoring core team members and contributors.
Aug 2025 - Present
Open Source Contributor
Project Zoe
Contributing to Project Zoe, a church management system that empowers churches to focus on their core mission: people. By streamlining the process of managing relationships between members and the church, Project Zoe provides a solid foundation for adding new features tailored to each church's unique needs.
Sept 2024 - Sept 2025
Technical Lead
GDG on Campus — ISBAT University
Responsible for driving the group's technical vision by organizing workshops, hackathons and study jams focused on Google technologies. Act as a mentor to members, lead hands-on coding sessions and ensure high-quality tech events.
Sep 2024 - Jan 2025
Digital Marketing Specialist
Luwa Technologies
Planned and executed digital marketing campaigns for Luwa Technologies' clients, focusing on improving reach and customer engagement. Managed social media content, optimized online profiles and coordinated promotional activities.
My Certifications
June 2025
n8n Certified Automation Expert
Udemy
Recognized expertise in designing, building and deploying advanced no-code/low-code automations using n8n workflows.
Feb 2025
NGINX MasterClass
Udemy
Gained hands-on experience configuring NGINX as a high-performance web server, reverse proxy and custom load balancer.
Jan 2025
UI/UX with Figma and Adobe XD
Udemy
Learned UI/UX design principles using Figma and Adobe XD. Designed and prototyped a responsive web application using user-centered design methods.
Aug 2025
Mastering Context Design for intelligent AI Agents
Udemy
Designed a conversational AI interface for a customer service chatbot using dialogue management best practices. Implemented a context-aware AI agent using Node.js and the Rasa NLU library.
Dec 2024
Data Structures Algorithm DSA | Javascript LEETCODE
Udemy
Mastered problem-solving skills using Divide and Conquer, Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms and other advanced techniques.
My favourite tools
React
Frontend
Next.js
Frontend
React Native
Frontend
JavaScript
Frontend
HTML5
Frontend
CSS3
Frontend
Tailwind CSS
Frontend
Node.js
Backend
Laravel
Backend
Nest.js
Backend
C#
Backend
n8n
Automations
Zapier
Automations
Figma
Design
Adobe Photoshop
Design
Adobe Illustrator
Design
Supabase
Database
Firebase
Database
PostgreSQL
Database
MySQL
Database
MongoDB
Database
Redis
Database
Google Cloud Platform
Cloud & DevOps
Amazon Web Services
Cloud & DevOps
NGINX
Cloud & DevOps
Docker
Cloud & DevOps
Kubernetes
Cloud & DevOps
Testimonials
What people say about me
"Jude is such a good person to work with, I like his conduct and professionalism and how delivers work and exceeds even set expectations, can't wait to see more how his career unfolds for the next decade, much great time I have had working with you man."
Hussien Kizz
CEO, NileSquad
"I was blown away by the professionalism and creativity of Jude. My new website has exceeded all my expectations and has been a game-changer for my fitness business!"
Ocen Levi
Fitness Trainer
"Jude is versatile, hard worker. To this day, I haven't met a person with the same passion for the craft. Always learning new things and grinding to get things done. Can't wait for our next project together."
Asiimwe Noble
Founder, Xapisoft
"Jude is an excellent developer and a great team player. Also, his UI designs are immaculate"
Mubiru Simeon
CTO, Casa Management Solutions
"Working with Jude has been an exceptional experience. His professionalism, technical expertise and commitment to delivering quality work that exceeds expectations make him an invaluable collaborator. Jude's conduct and work ethic are exemplary and I'm confident his career will continue to flourish in the coming years. It's been a pleasure working alongside such a talented professional"
Nimungu Jude
Founder, RouteRider
Latest Articles
My recent writings
From Code to Community: Why Engineers should master personal
Discover why mastering personal branding is crucial for engineers to succeed in their careers, leveraging code as a powerful tool for building meaningful connections and opportunities.
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System Design 101: Essential Concepts for Modern Engineers
Learn the essential concepts of system design, including the different components and how they interact with each other.
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Stop Using localStorage for Auth Tokens (Here’s What to Do Instead)
Learn why localStorage is not a secure way to store authentication tokens and what to use instead.
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Composable Backends: Building Flexible Systems with API Gateways and Modular Services
Learn how to build flexible systems with API gateways and modular services, using the principles of composable architecture.
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AI SDKs in Production: Patterns, Pitfalls and Best Practices from Real-World Deployments
Learn about the patterns, pitfalls and best practices for building AI SDKs in production, from real-world deployments.
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Contact
Reach out to me
Feel free to reach out for collaboration opportunities or just to say hello!
judextine28@gmail.com
Kampala, Uganda