Emmanuel Ukpong

Emmanuel Ukpong

Transformational Leader | Software Consultant | Community Builder

Empowering Systems. Transforming Lives. 19+ years of excellence in technology, governance, and humanitarian leadership.

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About Me

I am Emmanuel Ukpong, a dynamic IT consultant and governance leader currently serving as an expatriate in Bujumbura, Burundi. With over 19 years of hands-on experience spanning telecoms, public sector transformation, and community leadership, I specialize in driving innovation and systemic change through digital solutions and collaborative leadership.

From pioneering national software systems in Nigeria's government agencies to heading humanitarian missions and chairing national diaspora communities, I bring an agile, results-oriented mindset to every opportunity, focused on sustainable impact and global development.

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Tech Stack

Python
JavaScript
Bash
React
Node.js
CodeIgniter
PHP-MySQL MySQL
Google Cloud
AI/ML
RESTful API REST
Linux Server
Windows

Professional CV

Recent Leadership & Public Service

Chairman, Nigerian Community in Burundi (NCBi)

Providing strategic leadership that unites and empowers Nigerians in the diaspora. Championing community development, advocacy, and welfare initiatives while promoting cultural integration and peaceful coexistence. Actively fostering collaboration with Burundian institutions, leaders, and local communities to strengthen bilateral relations and drive socio-economic impact.

Advisory Board Member, The Boy Child Foundation

Serving as a Board of Trustee member for The Boy Child Advancement & Protection Foundation, an organization dedicated to safeguarding, educating, and empowering the boy child. Contribute to strategic planning, advocacy, and nationwide initiatives that protect vulnerable boys and foster positive development.

Vice Chairman, Community Development Association, CDA, Lagos

Spearheaded initiatives including road construction, streetlight installations, and enhanced security in collaboration with local government authorities. Championed programs that empowered residents, fostered community harmony, and improved the quality of life for all.

Missions Team Head, Global Harvest

Coordinated Hospital, Prison, and Samaritan Care Units with a vision for holistic transformation. Led outreach programs that educated and equipped prisoners with life skills, empowered the poor through targeted initiatives, ministered healing to the sick, and extended compassionate care to orphans and vulnerable children.

Advisor & IT Consultant

Provided strategic IT consultancy and advisory services to several organizations across Africa, including SoftHub Tech, 4Star Hospitality Group, NP Holdings, BCAPF (NGO), Boulevard Hotel Group, Bellviv (Australia) etc. Delivered tailored solutions in systems optimization, digital transformation, and technology-driven growth.

Key IT Projects

NILDS DOS Portal

NILDS Department of Studies Portal

Built a comprehensive portal for postgraduate & master's students – managing admissions, payments, courses, results, transcripts, etc.

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Carlton Swiss Hotel

Carlton Swiss Hotel

Hotel booking and property showcase platform with integrated backend management system.

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Boy Child Foundation

The Boy Child Foundation

Built NGO platform to support advocacy, donations, and community impact initiatives.

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Testimonials

Languages Spoken

  • English: Fluent
  • Yoruba: Good
  • Hausa: Average
  • Efik: Fluent

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