Creative
“Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.” (Mary Lou Cook). I try to do better than the last delivery, every time.
Kabengwa
I build systems that stay up, and interfaces people are happy to use.
I’m Mark Patrick, an Information Systems Specialist, DevOps Engineer, and System Administrator based in Kibuye, Kampala. I’ve spent nearly ten years building and looking after information systems for ToughBlue and our clients.
At a glance
Straightforward work, done carefully.
From Makerere to ToughBlue Uganda: analysis, code, servers, and keeping things running for the people who depend on them.
~10
years in ICT and systems work
2016
joined ToughBlue Uganda
ISS
DevOps and system administration
Kibuye
Kampala, with local and international clients
Who I am
I listen first, then build.
After graduating from Makerere University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, I joined ToughBlue Uganda as a web developer, designer, and systems administrator. That work grew into my current roles as Information Systems Specialist, DevOps Engineer, and System Administrator.
Listening to clients and staying creative have always mattered most. I’ve worked with CMS and CRM platforms, and with small businesses as well as larger organisations. I’d be glad to work with you too.
How I work
Creative. Motivated. Punctual.
Three habits I still bring to every project.
Motivated
I’m self-driven, comfortable in new places, and open to learning. The job is about what the client needs for the purpose, not what the developer prefers.
Punctual
Deadlines matter. When the team shares the load properly, we can deliver better than expected, and still finish on time.
Selected work
Client systems and personal tools.
School platforms, ledgers, fleet ideas, and a few side projects that keep me sharp.
ToughBlue Uganda
I lead design, development, and administration of information systems and infrastructure for local and international clients. That covers availability, security, APIs, monitoring, and documentation.
School Management Information System
A multi-campus school platform with registration, role-based access, parent and student portals, and notifications.
Total Battle helpers
A troop builder, clan crypt tracker, and a few Chrome utilities for a game I play. Same systems thinking, different problem.
Let’s build something reliable.
If you need someone who can write software and also look after servers, data, and the people using the system, I’d like to hear from you.
Get in touch