Alex Ssenyonjo

Hardworking, dependable and adaptable applicant with a strong agricultural background developed through family farming in Uganda from an early age. Practical experience includes land preparation, planting, weeding, irrigation, harvesting and storage of produce. Currently engaged in small-scale poultry keeping at home, maintaining a continued connection to agriculture and animal care.

Also brings outdoor fieldwork experience, motorcycle-riding skills and experience driving small saloon cars. Willing to learn avocado harvesting, orchard operations and safe machinery handling while contributing positively to The Avo Tree's harvesting team in Katikati, New Zealand.

Practical Agricultural Experience at Family Farming

Grew up participating in family farming, gaining practical exposure to the main stages of agricultural production.

• Assisted with preparing and cultivating land before planting.
• Participated in planting crops and maintaining cultivated areas.
• Carried out weeding and assisted with irrigation and watering.
• Helped harvest mature crops and collect produce from the fields.
• Assisted with handling, sorting where required, and storing harvested produce.
• Worked alongside family members to complete seasonal agricultural tasks.
• Developed an understanding of crop care, the importance of timing, and careful handling of harvested produce.

Small-Scale Poultry Keeping at Home Farming (Present)

• Participate in small-scale poultry keeping as part of ongoing home-based farming.
• Attend to routine poultry-care activities and maintain the birds' immediate environment.
• Monitor the general condition of the poultry and provide routine care.
• Maintain cleanliness and support appropriate hygiene practices.
• Develop practical responsibility, consistency and attention to animal welfare through regular farm activities.

Senior Field Officer at Tugende Limited (2018-11 – 2019-10)

• Carried out field assignments across different locations, working outdoors and following daily schedules.
• Supported customer onboarding, credit verification, collections and asset follow-up.
• Used motorcycles to travel for field duties and developed practical experience working in varied field conditions.
• Followed established procedures, worked with colleagues and completed assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrated reliability, organisation and accountability when working independently in the field.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – Makerere University (2014)