Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Personal Profile - Description
Career Objective - Description
Academic Awards
BIO INFORMATION
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
Disclaimer
Timeline
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Rugaba John Paul

Rugaba John Paul

Wuhan

Summary

My career objective is to grow and develop into a solid, strategic, and versatile person. This involves integrating an in-depth understanding of the tech sector in order to effectively bridge the digital divide among communities in sub-Saharan Africa. I also want to use media as a tool for fostering people-to-people exchanges among people, and as a platform for redefining the African narrative.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of TAF Media Hub

The African Federation (TAF)
02.2025 - Current
  • Company Overview: The African Federation (TAF) is a Pan-Africanist organization dedicated to restoring Africa’s unity, prosperity, and sovereignty. It serves as a global think tank and policy hub, addressing issues pertinent to Africa with the goal of positioning the continent as a global power.
  • I am currently the Head of Production and Media at the TAF Narrative Chapter.
  • Plan, design, and implement narrative media strategies, including social media campaigns, online engagements and podcasts to advance TAF’s mission.
  • Contribute to research and policy papers that advocate for the unity and strength of African people.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.

Founder and CEO

Sangyin Media
08.2022 - Current
  • I’m currently the CEO of Sangyin media where I’m in charge of all the operations in the different departments of the media company.
  • I'm in charge of making sure the media company achieves its goals, manage content that is released and manage the marketing of the content done.
  • Plan and create the different content for the different areas of the company such as the journals, studios and event section.
  • Do promotional work for the content of Sangyin media in collaboration with the team.
  • Established brand identity through strategic marketing campaigns and innovative content creation.
  • Oversaw social media strategy to increase online presence and audience interaction.
  • Managed day-to-day activities across multiple departments within the organization.

Head of Marketing

Pengyou Delivery
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Company Overview: A company aimed at package delivery and online sales in Uganda.
  • I was the head of marketing and sales of Pengyou Delivery.
  • I was responsible for the digital marketing experience of the company and establishing the company as a rising service provider in the minds of the Ugandan community.
  • Plan and create a comprehensive marketing strategy for the company such as creating company social media accounts.
  • Participate and represent the company at trade fairs and public events.
  • Create and distribute marketing materials like flyer, videos especially on social media.
  • Create and foster partnerships with various brand influencers.
  • A company aimed at package delivery and online sales in Uganda.

Education

Masters - computer science

Central China Normal University
Wuhan, China
11-2025

Bachelor - software engineering

Zhengzhou University
Zhengzhou, China
07-2022

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -

Seeta High School
Mukono , Uganda
11-2017

Uganda Certificate of Education -

Seeta High School
Mukono, Uganda
11-2015

Skills

In 2022 , I created the Sangyin podcast , as a platform to give the African diaspora a voice to share their works and experiences The Sangyin podcast has grown to develop as one of the biggest African podcasts in China, with over 100 episodes and an average of 25k downloads Then in 2023, we merged Sangyin Studios, journals, and events to create Sangyin Media Company Sangyin Media events is well known for sponsoring events such as Wuhan Africa Gala night while journals published “The Sangyin” Magazine in 2024

I’m a blogger and writer who has written various articles that have been published in various online and print media both at home (Uganda) and in China, such as the China Daily newspaper and New Vision Uganda I have also taken part in and won various competitions, such as the Georgetown University US-CHINA Student Challenge (2020) and the My China Story Essay Competition (2021) I was also a research fellow at the Development Watch Center think tank, a think tank that focuses on foreign policy, and a writer at afrorepcom, an African creative platform

My great leadership skills are best evidenced by my service in various organizations, such as the Uganda Students Association in China (USAC), where I currently hold the position of president I had previously served as provincial commissioner (Henan) , Web administrator and General Secreatary of the executive committee of the organisation I further served as president of the Wuhan Uganda Students Association in China, 2023-2024

  • Digital marketing
  • Project management
  • Team collaboration
  • Research and policy development
  • Public speaking
  • Leadership
  • Data analysis
  • Content creation

Certification

  • Winner, US-China Georgetown University Student Challenge, 2020
  • Winner, My China Story Essay Competition New Vision Newspaper, 2020
  • Winner, China Daily My China Story, 2021
  • Outstanding Student, Uganda Students Association in China, 2021
  • Outstanding Award in Excellence, 5th UNESCO World Youth Forum
  • Young Achievers Award, Pride of Africa - Asia Awards
  • Volunteer Award, Wuhan 2023 Marathon and Wuhan Railway Station Winter Holiday Volunteer Service, 2023
  • 2024 Nomination, Tallberg SNF Eliason Global Leadership Prize, 2024
  • President, Wuhan Uganda Students Association in China, 2023-2024
  • Outstanding Extra Curricular Award, Central China Normal University, 2024
  • Outstanding Presentation Award, 1st East Lake Academic Forum, 2024
  • Ambassador, Central China Normal University

Personal Profile - Description

I’m a 27 year old Ugandan Male currently concluding my Masters in computer science at Central China Normal University In Wuhan. Previously, I obtained my bachelors degree in software engineering from Zhengzhou university. I’m a passionate believer in the power that technology has to uplift communities around the world and as well as provide credible solutions to humanities greatest problems. I'm also a podcaster at my own podcast, the Sangyin podcast. The Sangyin podcast is a platform that aims to give the African diaspora a voice by sharing their views and stories. Later I merged Sangyin Events, Studios and Journals to create the larger Sangyin Media Company.

Career Objective - Description

My career objective is to grow and develop into a solid, strategic and versatile personnel. This while integrating an in depth understanding of the tech sector in order to effectively bridge the digital divide amongst communities in sub-saharan Africa. I also want to use media as a tool for fostering people to people exchanges among people and as a platform for re-defining the African narrative.

Academic Awards

  • Masters in Computer Science, Central China Normal University.
  • Bachelor in Software Engineering, Zhengzhou University.
  • Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education, Seeta High School.
  • Uganda Certificate of Education, Seeta High School.

BIO INFORMATION

  • Date of Birth: 25th November, 1998
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Ugandan
  • Marital Status: Single

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Chinese, Basic
  • Luganda, Fluent
  • Kiswahili, Basic

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Travelling
  • Interacting with people and teamwork

Disclaimer

I, hereby declare that the information given here above attesting to my qualifications and experience is true and correct to the best of my knowledge., Rugaba John Paul

Timeline

Head of TAF Media Hub

The African Federation (TAF)
02.2025 - Current

Founder and CEO

Sangyin Media
08.2022 - Current

Head of Marketing

Pengyou Delivery
01.2021 - 01.2022

Masters - computer science

Central China Normal University

Bachelor - software engineering

Zhengzhou University

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -

Seeta High School

Uganda Certificate of Education -

Seeta High School
Rugaba John Paul