WILLIAM LUTAKOME

Officer Technical Support - Gulu

Uganda Communications Commission
UCC House, Plot 42-44 Spring Road, Bugolobi
P. O. Box 7376, Kampala
Mobile: 0774 911052 / 0751 282 925
Email: wlutakome@ucc.co.ug / willutakome@yahoo.co.uk / willutalez@gmail.com

18th January 2021

Director Human Resources & Administration

Uganda Communications Commission
UCC House, Plot 42-44 Spring Road, Bugolobi
P. O. Box 7376, Kampala

Dear Madam,

APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF MANAGER SPECTRUM PLANNING AND

AUTHORIZATION

Please find attached my CV, copies of Certificates and Transcripts which I am forwarding
to your Office as an Application for the Position of Manager Spectrum Planning and
Authorization with Uganda Communications Commission in response to the Monday,
January 11, 2021 Internal Job Advert.

I hold a Second Class Upper Division Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunications

Engineering Degree of Kyambogo University, Uganda and the Master of Science in
Telecommunications Engineering of University of Trento, Italy.

I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, sound understanding of a variety

of Communications and Computer Technologies and my training experience with Uganda
Broadcasting Corporation, Kyambogo University, Uganda Communications Commission
and University of Alberta as an Intern built a firm foundation in the Telecommunications
Industry, Spectrum Management, Regulation of Communication Services and the general
ICT sector.

I have the ability to deal with clients in a polite and friendly way, work in a team
environment, meet deadlines, work under minimal supervision and integrate in very busy
multi-functional work environments. I have advanced Project Management skills ranging
from Project Design, Procurement, Implementation, Coordination and Commissioning,
expert computer knowledge and programming skills and well demonstrated excellent
knowledge transfer skills. I have strong motivation for research and training, strong written
and verbal communication skills, excellent analytical, innovative and problem solving
skills, self motivated and most of all dynamic and trustworthy.
My working experience with Civil Aviation Authority, Indra Sistemas S.A and Israel
Aerospace Industries Ltd (ELTA) has introduced me to Communications Systems Design,
Configuration, Installation and Testing, operation of RF Communication Systems and Test
Equipment and the Maintenance and operation of Data Communication Networks and
Links in a multi-vendor environment.

My working experience in academia with Makerere, Kyambogo and other Universities and
the Research and Development Unit of Uganda Communications Commission enabled me
to conduct research and communication towards the facilitation of the promotion of
research, innovation and adaption of technological advancements in UCC as well as in the
communications sector in Uganda. I have a vast experience working on both local and
national projects and a demonstrated passion for research and innovations development.
I have a great interest in Electromagnetic Compatibility and Communication Services
Regulation and I have participated in a number of projects where I have learnt advanced
topics in the field of Microwave and RF Engineering, ICT Environmental Management,
Digital Audio and Video Broadcasting, Systems Engineering, the analysis and design of
embedded systems and Electrical Instrumentation.

I have tested field measurement and compliance monitoring experience and I am a

registered member to a number of professional bodies including the IEEE Communications
Society, IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society, and the Uganda Institute of
Professional Engineers.

Given my Fifteen (15) years’ working experience in academia, research and the ICT Sector,
skills, solid educational and professional background, ambition, motivation, international
exposure and deep interest in Spectrum Management, I am confident that I possess the
desired skills, competences and qualifications to effectively carry out the duties and
responsibilities of Manager Spectrum Planning and Authorization in the Broadcasting
Section within Division of Spectrum Management of the Department of Engineering and
Communications Infrastructure of Uganda Communications Commission providing expert
professional solutions in strategic and business planning as well as monitoring and
assessment of their implementation so as to propel the Uganda Communications
Commission to achieve it’s Mission and Vision as the Commission fulfills it’s mandate of
regulating the Communications Sector in Uganda.

I am looking forward to your positive response.

Personal Information

Name and Surname: William Lutakome

Place of Birth: Kampala, Uganda
Date of Birth: 22nd March 1982
Nationality: Ugandan
Mailing Address: UCC House, Plot 42-44 Spring Road Bugolobi, P. O. Box 7376, Kampala, Uganda
Office Phone: +256-41-4339198 / +256-31-2339198
Mobile Phone: +256-71-2323255 / +256-77-4911052 / +256-75-1282925
Email: wlutakome@ucc.co.ug, willutalez@gmail.com, willutakome@yahoo.co.uk
Gender: Male

Personal Career Objective

 To become an outstanding Data Communications and Software Engineer

Education and Formation

 September 2002 - June 2006: Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunications Engineering, Kyambogo

University, Kampala, Uganda.
Undergraduate Final Year Project: Design and Development of a Spectrum Analyser; Supervisor: George A. N.
Waligo. The project involved the designing, implementation and testing of a Spectrum Analyzer for FM
Broadcasters’ applications for checking modulation levels, radiation power among others. It involved both
hardware implementation and software development.

 April 2000 - December 2001 and February 1996 - December 1999: Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education
and Uganda Certificate of Education respectively, Mengo Senior School, Kampala, Uganda

Areas of Expertise and Research Interest

One of my long term research objectives is to help to give the new discipline of Systems Engineering a sound
mathematical basis. I have a strong interest in the development and application of theory, methods and tools for the
specification and verification of computer based systems. In particular, I am interested in the analysis and design of
embedded systems, distributed algorithms and protocols.
Other Areas of Expertise and Research Interest Include:
 Electromagnetic Inverse Scattering
 Digital Video Broadcasting and Digital Audio Broadcasting
 Wideband Mobile and Satellite Transmission Systems
 Smart Antennas, MIMO and Multiple Antenna Systems
 Extremely High-Frequency Broadband Aerospace Communications
 Voice Networking (IP Communications, VoIP Design & Deployments)
 Electromagnetic Compatibility and Communication Services Regulation
 Multi-rate and Multi-access wireless communications (OFDMA, DS/CDMA, MC-CDMA)
 Wireless Networking (WWANs & WLANs) and Enterprise Campus Design & Deployment
 Network Security Design and Deployment (VPN Networking, Firewall Design and Deployment)
 Data Network Engineering (WAN & LAN Design and Deployments: Frame Relay & Leased Lines)
Professional Achievements

 February 2019 upto date: Officer Technical Support – Gulu, Division of Regional Offices, Department of
Corporate Affairs, Uganda Communications Commission, Kampala, Uganda.
Reporting To: Senior Officer Regional Offices - Gulu
Responsible for assisting in the carrying out of Technical tasks at the Regional Office in line with the
Commission mission.

 February 2016 to January 2019: Senior Officer Regional Offices - Masindi, Division of Regional Offices,
Department of Corporate Affairs, Uganda Communications Commission, Kampala, Uganda.
Reporting To: Division Head Regional Offices
Responsible for the smooth operations of the North Western Regional Office based in Masindi through
coordination with UCC Headquarters and promoting the visibility of the Commission within the Region.

 July 2013 to January 2016: Service Development Officer, Research and Development Unit, Department of Office
of the Executive Director, Uganda Communications Commission, Kampala, Uganda.
Reporting To: Head Research and Development Unit
Conduction of research and communication towards the facilitation of the promotion of research, innovation and
adaption of technological advancements in UCC as well as in the communications sector in Uganda.

 December 2011 to March 2012: Lecturer, Instituto Tecnico Industriale "Michelangelo Buonarroti", Trento, Italy
Reporting To: Head of the School
Successful conduction of High school lectures and laboratory sessions in Electronics Engineering

 December 2007 to August 2009: Teaching Assistant, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering,
Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
Reporting To: Head of Department
a) Successful supervision of undergraduate final year projects, conduction lectures and examinations (setting and
marking) in Telecommunications Engineering and Power Engineering, and supervision students on Industrial
Training/Internship.
b) Participating in curriculum review process for the Programmes in the Department.

 February 2007 to August 2009: Technical Officer, Surveillance Section, Department of Communication
Navigation and Surveillance, Directorate Air Navigation Services, Civil Aviation Authority, Entebbe, Uganda.
Reporting To: Manager - Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS)
a) The successful Implementation of the Uganda National Radar Project: Surveillance Network and Airspace
Management System (Bid preparation and evaluation; project system development and specification; system
installation, implementation, supervision and commissioning; Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance
Tests, and conduction of On-Job-Training)
b) The successful management and maintenance (preventive and corrective) of CNS Telecommunications
Infrastructure: Developing equipment maintenance Procedures, carrying out equipment assessments and
spares inventory, ensuring continuous operation and service availability for all Air Traffic Services, and
submitting monthly system performance reports on Radar Systems (MSSR, AMS, GAP FILLERS), VCCS,
MARC, AWOS, Data and Voice Recording Systems, RF Communication Systems, and Data Communication
Systems.
  July 2006 to June 2013: Assistant Lecturer, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kyambogo
University, Kampala, Uganda.
Reporting To: Head of Department
Successful supervision of undergraduate final year projects, conduction lectures, laboratory sessions and
examinations (setting and marking) in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering and Data
Communications.

Special Trainings

 Basic Principles of International Communications Regulation and Policy: ITSO and American University
Washington College of law, January 28 – April 15, 2019
 Strategic Aspects for Internet Governance and Innovations: ITU, 4 – 11 March 2019
 Satellite Communications Workshop: ITSO and ITELSAT; Kampala, Uganda, 25th – 29th June 2018.
The workshop resulted into a rural satellite broadband (off grid small cell technology) pilot focusing on
broadband connectivity in rural areas and was conducted under the theme “Leveraging Innovative Satellite
Technology in provision of Universal Broadband Access”
 The 7 Habits for Managers: FranklinCovey; Kampala, Uganda, January 2017.
The program addressed the seven essential habits for highly effective managers focusing on the fundamentals of
great leadership.
 PURC Regulation Training Course: Public Utility Research Centre of the University of Florida; Kampala,
Uganda, April 2015.
The Course addressed the best practices in Telecoms, Broadcasting and Postal Regulation.
 ICT Capacity Building Workshop for Policy Makers and Regulators: Kigali, Rwanda, November 2014.
Organised by the Swedish government in close collaboration with the Swedish Posts and Telecoms Regulator
(PTS), Ericsson and The Swedish Trade and Invest Council, the workshop gave an opportunity for experience-
sharing between East African Countries and build on the Swedish experience and factors that contributed to
Sweden becoming one of the leading countries in ICT and broadband globally.
 The Mobile Broadband Sequence, The United States Telecommunications Training Institute; Washington DC;
San Diego, CA; Plano, TX, July – August 2014.
The Course addressed the policies and regulations that foster the deployment of broadband networks and
converged services.
 Advanced certificate Course in Microsoft Excel: LADA; Kampala, Uganda, May 2014
 Array Systems for Wireless Technologies in Satellite and Ground Communications - Phased Array Antennas:
Theory, Application and Insights: Trento, Italy, May 2011
The course was aimed at providing theoretical and applicative results in the design and synthesis of phased array
antennas. Focus was on effective design architectures and synthesis strategies for fixed and adaptive arrays
devoted to mobile and satellite communication systems.
 T.I.M.E. European Summer School (TESS) in Sustainability and Social Models - Religions and Public Affairs,
Royal Institute of Technology; Stockholm, Sweden, June - July 2010.
The objective with the course was to give the participants a deeper knowledge in non technical issues concerning
sustainability and the interactions between social models, religions and public affairs.
 Crash Course on Intellectual Property and Research Funding: Trento, Italy, March - April 2010
Organized by The Research and Technology Transfer Support Division of the University of Trento, the course
touched aspects related to Innovation Systems, Patent Protection and Intellectual Property, the Management of
Research and Innovation, Copyright and Protection of Research Results.
  Master of Science in Telecommunications Engineering: University of Trento, Italy, Sept 2009 - March 2012.
Thesis Tittle: Uplink Feedback Rate Estimation for Coordinated Multi-Point Beamforming in LTE-Advanced
Systems; Supervisors: Prof. C. Sacchi, Prof. C. Schlegel and Dr. D. Trukhachev
 Gap Filler System Operation and Maintenance: Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd; Israel, October 2007
 Mono pulse Secondary Surveillance Radar and AirSpace Management Systems: Theory, Operation and
Maintenance: Indra Sistemas S.A, Department of Defence and Electronics; Madrid, Spain, May 2007
 GPS Time Synchronization & Distribution Systems (NTP Client-Server Architecture)
 Hardware: HP Dual- Core Advanced Servers, LAN Components, SunBlade Systems
 Software: Redhat Advanced Server, AMS Software Applications
 Primary Radar System Operation and Maintenance: East African School of Aviation; Nairobi, Kenya, March
2007

Internships

 June 2005 to July 2005: Trainee (Spectrum Management and Regulation of Communication Services),
Uganda Communications Commission, Kampala, Uganda.

 June 2004 to September 2004: Trainee (Design and Implementation of Digital Systems), Kyambogo
University, Kampala, Uganda.

 June 2003 to September 2003: Trainee (Communication Systems Design, Configuration and
Installation), Uganda Broadcasting Council, Kampala, Uganda.

Additional Skills

 Fabrication Skills
- Ability to design, develop, install (implement and test), maintain and analyse communication
systems and projects in both hardware and software
- Knowledge of Modern Security Solutions, Protocols (Media Access, Multicasting, Routing and
Network Services), Technologies (Resilience Technologies, Mobile Access), QoS Techniques and
Congestion Management, Signaling Techniques
- Software development using C, C++, C++ Builder, Java, Matlab, VHDL, Assembly Language, Perl,
Bash and PHP
- Knowledge of Relevant Applications: MS Project, LaTex, SQL, Sybase, Oracle, Visio Professional,
AutoCAD, Computer OS(Solaris, SUSE, RedHat Advanced Server, Microsoft Windows Server,
Active Directory and Exchange Server)

 Languages: Fluent in English, German, Italian and Luganda

 Professional Memberships
- Member, IEEE Communications Society
- Member, IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society
- Member, Uganda Institute of Professional Engineers (GM 487)
Special Mention

 Member of Industrial Relations Committee of Kyambogo University Engineering Society 2004/2005

 Member- Health Committee of Kyambogo University from 2003 to 2005
 Health Secretary- Kulubya Hall of Residence from 2003 to 2005
 Prayer secretary- Canan Care Group of Kyambogo Christian Union
 Interests
- Postgraduate Research and Training
- Wildlife
- Socializing
- Sharing Knowledge

Undergraduate Projects Handled

Sept 2005 – June 2006

Employer: Computer Engineering Section, Kyambogo University
Position: Project Designer
Project: Design and Development of a Spectrum Analyser

The project involved the designing, implementation and testing of a Spectrum analyzer for FM Broadcasters’
applications for checking modulation levels, radiation power among others. It involved both hardware
implementation and software development. Carrying out this Project improved my self-motivation, ability to
analyse problems in society and coming up with a solution, working under minimal supervision and
independently.

June 2005 – July 2005

Employer: Uganda communications Commission
Position: Intern
Project: Inspection of Newly Licenced FM Operators

The project involved the inspection of Studios, STLs and Transmission sites of the various FM Operators
around Kampala and Mukono districts. As an intern, responsibilities included documentation of test results,
ensuring that tools and test equipment are kept in good condition and management of records. The project
enhanced my report writing skills.

August 2004 – June 2005

Employer: Computer Engineering Section, Kyambogo University
Position: Project Team Leader
Projects: Design and Construction of a Digital Clock
Design and Implementation of a Digitally Controlled Oscillator

The projects involved the design, development, construction and testing of a digital clock and a digitally
controlled oscillator where both the hardware and software were developed. As a Team Leader, responsibilities
included sourcing for materials, issuing instructions and assignments, management of records, coordination of
workflow and ensuring that budgets and milestones are maintained. These Projects improved my demonstrated
ability to lead and manage an effective team and work in a team environment.
June 2003 – Sept 2003
Employer: Uganda Broadcasting Council
Position: Intern and Team Leader
Projects: Upgrading of the Master Control Room
Design and Installation of a TV Satellite Receiver System

The projects involved the improvement of the quality of service provided by the National Broadcaster through
the installation of a new satellite system for ARABSAT and a video mixer, installation of new transmission
cables among the Studios, Master Control Room, Link Room, Uplink Satellite Station and the various TV
VSAT Antennas. These projects introduced me to Project management, installation. As a team leader, I learnt
how to mobilize an effective work force to meet deadlines.

Graduate Projects Handled

 Upgrading of the VHF Extended Range Network Coverage in Northern Uganda

 Deployment of AWOS (Automatic Weather Observation System) - a 2.4 GHz Wireless Network
 NAFISAT(Northern Africa Satellite) VSAT Implementation
 National ATC Radar Project (surveillance Network and Airspace Management System)
 Leased Line performance Monitoring and Analysis for the VHF Extended Range Network
 The Uganda National Radar Project (Surveillance Network, Airspace Management System, Factory
Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests)
 Adaptive SINR-based Thinning Technique for Smart Antennas
 Monitoring Multiple Moving Objects (Multimedia Signal Processing and Communication)
 Remote Temperature Data Logging and Alarms Monitoring: The Entebbe International Airport
NAVAIDS Deployment
 Electromagnetic Passive Localization and Tracking of Moving Targets in a WSN-Infrastructured
Environment
 Development of novel Techniques for Clutter Reduction in SHARAD Data and Radar Sounder
Simulator for Sub-Surface Clutter Analysis
 Development of Channel Estimation Techniques for Cooperative Multi-Point Beamforming in LTE
Systems
 Review of Digital Video Broadcasting Standards: DVB-T2 and DVB-NGH
 Development of a National Broadband Strategy for Uganda
 Access of Communication Services by Special Interest Groups: A Pilot Study for PWDs in Uganda
 International Telecommunication Union

CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that

William Lutakome
has successfully completed the eLearning training on

STRATEGIC ASPECTS FOR INTERNET GOVERNANCE AND INNOVATIONS

in collaboration with the National Institute of Telecommunications (NIT), Poland
from 4 to 11 March 2019

Signature Date 11-03-2019 Signature Date 11-03-2019

Sylwester Laskowski Cosmas Zavazava

Head NIT Chief BDT/PKM