Professional Snapshot
Robert Asaba — Business Development & Operations Leader
Professional Summary
Growth-oriented leader with a track record of driving revenue growth across the technology, finance, and "last-mile" sectors. I specialize in bridging the gap between high-level strategy and technical execution, utilizing robust project management frameworks to build the tools and operations necessary to scale impactful products.
Core Expertise
Project Management
Lifecycle Management, Agile Methodologies, Cross-functional Leadership
Strategic Growth
Revenue Generation, Business Model Innovation, Sales Leadership
Operations & Tech
Next.js Tooling, CRM Architecture, Process Automation
Market Scaling
Field Network Management, Inclusive Finance, Last-Mile Delivery
Key Experience
Mar 2026 - Present
Implementation Lead
Palladium (Climate Smart Jobs Programme)Uganda
- ◆Program Leadership: Lead program implementation for the Climate Smart Jobs (CSJ) initiative, overseeing a multi-disciplinary team across Ecosystem Services, Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI), and Access to Finance.
- ◆Quality Assurance & Impact: Direct results-oriented delivery workflows and rigorous quality assurance to ensure high-impact project outcomes for climate-resilient livelihoods.
- ◆Regional Operations: Coordinate strategic multi-stakeholder partnerships and field-level operational execution across regional intervention zones.
Program ImplementationClimate Smart Jobs ProgrammeGESIAccess to FinanceOperations Leadership
Feb 2026
Operations & Logistics Consultant
Palladium (Climate Smart Jobs Programme)Uganda
- ◆Crisis Response & Field Leadership: Led an on-the-ground emergency team across 8 commercial farming enterprises, coordinating rapid health screening for 375 livestock to halt a business-critical disease outbreak.
- ◆Humane Containment & Herd Safety: Safely and humanely isolated 128 infected animals, stopping disease transmission across commercial herds and farm teams.
- ◆Business Continuity & Trust: Built transparent agreements with all 8 enterprise leadership boards, securing 100% voluntary cooperation and guaranteeing free replacement breeding stock to preserve enterprise assets.
- ◆Proactive Digital Tooling: Independently built and deployed a live tracking web app so programme leaders and field vets had real-time visibility into test numbers and restocking queues.
- ◆Fast On-Site Problem Solving: Overcame 90% missing animal ID tags in remote brush by implementing an instant physical tracking system to ensure 100% testing accuracy.
- ◆Enterprise Recovery & Scale: Directed full facility sanitization and delivered clear health roadmaps to help farming enterprises bounce back as strong, disease-free breeding centers.
Field OperationsCrisis ResponseCustom Tooling & Web AppsBusiness ContinuityEnterprise AlignmentClimate Smart Jobs Programme
Oct 2023 - Feb 2026
Sales & Marketing Manager
eLAAB LimitedUganda
- ◆Go-To-Market Execution: Direct Go-To-Market strategies and commercial operations to scale enterprise IT solutions, specialized software, hardware infrastructure, and cybersecurity products in Uganda.
- ◆B2B Pipeline Growth: Cultivate high-value B2B commercial pipelines and strategic client partnerships for sustainable revenue growth.
B2B Sales StrategyCybersecurityEnterprise ITCommercial Growth
May 2024 - Feb 2025
Business Development Consultant & Operations Lead
Akeyo AfricaUganda
- ◆Commercial Model Design: Architected and piloted high-scalability commercial distribution models for 6,000+ smallholder farming households, working to bridge the $4,000 annual productivity gap.
- ◆Bundled Service Delivery: Structured the bundled "Trio" service model integrating village-level agricultural input access, agronomic training, and savings group financing.
- ◆Localized Training Media: Established localized video training content delivery to break communication barriers across rural communities.
Business Model InnovationLast-Mile DeliveryInclusive FinanceAgTech
Dec 2020 - Jun 2024
Account Manager (Market Pilot) & Operations Manager (Customer & Aftersales)
YellowUganda
- ◆Credit Pilot & Underwriting: Led Uganda’s first large-scale smartphone financing pilot from zero-to-one, personally approving 2,000+ credit underwriting decisions with a 70% borrower repayment success rate.
- ◆Retail Network Expansion: Established 50+ retail shop partnerships, hiring, training, and managing a team of 10+ account managers to lead nationwide rollout.
- ◆Field & Support Operations: Directed operations for a network of 100+ active field agents and resolved 1,000+ monthly support inquiries with a 98% resolution rate and 30% CSAT increase.
- ◆Customer Journey Automation: Designed custom SMS payment automation and localized visual pay guides, reducing customer support bottlenecks and default rates.
FinTechAsset FinancingAgent NetworksAftersales OperationsProcess Automation
May 2015 - Nov 2020
Account Executive Officer
New Wave Technologies LtdUganda
- ◆Commercial Account Management: Managed key commercial accounts and spearheaded client acquisition for bespoke website development, cloud hosting, and brand identity solutions.
- ◆Technical Delivery Alignment: Collaborated with cross-functional technical teams and enterprise clients to translate complex digital requirements into high-performing commercial assets.
Key Account ManagementWeb InfrastructureClient RelationsDigital Solutions