Tell us who you are?
Well, despite the fact that I was already a physics graduate, I didn’t know how to switch on a computer until 2000; the same year I wrote my first program in C. C-language made me learn DOS before windows. However, I could not produce a window in C and that’s when I jumped onto VB 6/MS Access and did lots of work out of self-drive and self-training. I didn’t know about VB .NET/C# until I got my first IT related job late 2002, and when our supply of Visual Studio brought us Visual Studio .NET (we had ordered for Visual Studio 6.0 though). I went for VB .NET/MS SQL Server, and learned it all ranging from being a functions writer in VB 6 to an OOP applications developer. In 2008 I became the first Microsoft MVP from Uganda.

Tell us about your MVP history, when were you first awarded?
I received the MVP awarded in 2008, 2009 and 2010

What do you do in order to keep up with latest tools and technologies?
I do work for a Healthcare provider, where I have mainly developed applications that facilitate research in HIV/AIDs vaccine and treatment with ClinicMaster Software being my major application in this regard. However, I also work with a variety of industries when I am contracted to develop software outside my current employment and mostly I develop re-usable components notably, data access layer or data access in general, automatic code generation and custom controls.

What does being an MVP mean to you?
It greatly encourages and tells me that it’s important to pick a particular technology, master it well to deliver high quality business solutions. It also means getting an opportunity to interact with development team and other technically gifted people so that you can have an opportunity to share with them on what’s next?

What do you do when you are not building software’s?
I like travelling to/and discovering new places with my wife and children. I also like twittering and spending time socializing on facebook.

If you could ask Steve Ballmer one question about Microsoft, what would it be?
When is Microsoft setting up an office in Uganda?

Had a chance to attend “MVP Global Summit”? When and how was your experience?
Attending the “MVP Global Summit” is probably one big thing that happened to me as an MVP. I did attend 2008 and 2009; however I only attended the last day for 2008 but was on time for 2009. You really get to interact one on one with the development, meet and share you’re thoughts with fellow MVPs and of course I can’t forget the live rock band that entertained us on the last night.

What makes you a great MVP?
Usually am fascinated by new stuff that brings in new dimension to applications development, I like discovering and blogging about a cool way of implementing a concept, and importantly ensuring that I share it with fellow developers whenever possible.

What you think about the MVP’s role in promoting technology in Middle East?
Since am from Africa, I’ll say in Middle East & Africa, MVPs should use their technical expertise to provide high quality solutions that solve business problems; that way, the adoption of technology in our region will be implied.

What is in your computer bag?
When I look inside, I see a diary, sole tape, laptop, power cable, and a couple of papers. Ooh wait a minute; I forgot to mention that there are several business cards inside also.

Who are your top 5 favorite Middle East MVPs?
We’re not that many MVPs in our region, but Conrad Akunda from Kenya is one guy I’ve had technical discussions with on Africa Dot Net User group. He takes it all. However Onawole Clement Oladapo is another cool guy I’ve interacted with.

If you get a chance to suggest one conference in Middle East? What would it be and why?
Tech ED in Uganda, I know it’s a great thing and we’ve not had one yet

What is the best thing that has happened since you have become an MVP?
On 22 Jan 2010, The Investor of the Year Award 2009 by Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) presented to me an award For Innovativeness in the Field of Science and Technology for the development of ClinicMaster Software. One of the key things that the presenter mentioned about me is that Wilson Kutegeka has been awarded Microsoft MVP in a row for the last three years.

Who are your top 5 technical experts in your professional circle (from your country)?

• Kagenda Patrick
• Kiiza James
• Phillip Warera
• Aaron Musana
• Ivan Byarhanga

Which was the last book you read?
Professional WPF Programming: .NET Development with the Windows Presentation Foundation.

If there was one place you could travel to, right now, where would it be and why?
India, I’d like to find out what makes India tick, in terms of IT solutions.

How can one be a part of MVP Club? Any suggestions for them?
Be willing to share you’re technical expertise

Any Message you want to give to the readers of MicrosoftFeed?
Try as much as possible to be a master of at least technology that comes naturally to you.

Your contact information?

• MVP Profile Link – https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Wilson.Kutegeka
• Blog – www.bloggingabout.net/blogs/wilson
• Website – www.clinicmaster.net
• Twitter – www.twitter.com/Kutegz
• Facebook – www.facebook.com/Kutegz
• LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/kutegz

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