Summary
Frank Tilugulilwa is a Senior Manager of Applications Development with 17 years of experience leading IT and software teams across banking and telecoms in Tanzania. Currently driving application strategy at NMB Bank Plc, he has previously headed IT and operations at major local banks and payment firms, blending hands-on systems engineering with leadership that delivers reliable, scalable services. A strong advocate for Free and Open Source Software, he focuses on sustainable IT solutions that create local jobs and reduce vendor lock-in. Frank combines academic grounding in Computer Science from the University of Dar es Salaam with deep domain experience in financial services, payments, and enterprise applications, often bridging technical delivery and operational readiness. Notably, his career path shows a recurring ability to move from engineering roles into senior management while retaining practical technical oversight.
17 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science at University of Dar es Salaam
St. Anthony's Secondary School
English, Swahili