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The Team

Bart Leijssenaar

Chief Commercial Officer

Bart
Leijssenaar

I am passionate about fostering partnerships and exploring opportunities to help you achieve your goals. My mission is to propel Tunga to great heights by connecting businesses with top-tier developers. Let's discuss how Tunga can support your business!

Ernesto Spruyt

Chief Executive Officer

Ernesto
Spruyt

I am the proud founder of Tunga. Please reach out to me for partnerships, strategic projects or any other thing out of the ordinary. For all the rest, we have a great team that I'm happy to refer you to.

Reinier van Scherpenzeel

Chief Operations Officer

Reinier
van Scherpenzeel

I make sure we are all working in the same direction, each day and everyday: making our clients and developers happy. Living and working in Africa has deeply influenced my commitment to connecting skilled developers with global opportunities. Now it's up to us to grow the African tech scene!

Temidayo Salako

Head of Marketing

Temidayo
Salako

If you're ready to embark on an adventurous journey toward providing equal opportunities for all youths, I’m your guide! I can offer you a glimpse of the thrilling experiences you'll encounter working with us. Whether it’s discovering our incredible achievements or exploring the benefits we offer, I’m just an email away!

Douwe Versfeld

Unit Manager

Douwe
Versfeld

I have been with Tunga since 2017. Based in beautiful Scotland, I am dedicated to creating impactful job opportunities for African youth, helping them excel in remote tech roles. As a Unit Manager at Tunga, I collaborate with our managers and developers, ensuring high-quality services for clients and empowering African youth through technology.

Vanessa Tigaikara

Lead Generation and Data Analysis Specialist

Vanessa
Tigaikara

The work I do starts the Tunga process for creating dot com jobs for Africa's tech talent. I curate information on organizations with the potential of working with our developers. I also analyse the data so we can track market trends and make decisions.

Carlton Sserunkuma

Head of IT

Carlton
Sserunkuma

As the IT Lead at Tunga, I ensure our technology empowers everyone to excel in their roles. I take pride in designing solutions that make a real difference to our team's work, enabling them to achieve their goals with confidence.

Pearl Angela Gabriella

Assistant Project Manager, Tunga Academy

Pearl
Angela Gabriella

I support the growth of our students and African startups by managing relationships and coordinating activities. I am your contact for student progress and I facilitate connections with startups, ensuring a thriving environment for all.

Cate Aziku

Head of Delivery

Cate
Aziku

Hi, I’m Cate. I ensure our partnerships with clients and developers are successful and mutually beneficial. I am your go-to for discussing projects, placements, and progress, ensuring smooth collaboration and satisfaction for all.

Sietske Meerloo

Business Development Manager

Sietske
Meerloo

With Tunga’s unique people-focused and result-driven approach I consult new and existing clients on how to tackle challenges they face in their tech teams. Together we find unique tailor-made solutions resulting in a win-win situation for all parties involved.

Obia Williams

Software Engineer

Obia
Williams

I'm proud to be part of Tunga Internal staff after being on the platform since 2017, as the Tech Lead i dabble with DevOps, backend and FE. However my most joy comes from supporting my team with all that they need for a smooth ride.

Dorcas Olawale

Client/Talent Relationship Manager

Dorcas
Olawale

My specialty lies in fostering strong relationships with developers and ensuring they thrive in their assignments. I have a deep passion for empowering Africa’s talent to reach their full potential. When I am not championing developer success, I love surfing the net, spending time with family and friends, and jotting down my thoughts and ideas.

Virtuous Fanny

Talent Manager

Virtuous
Fanny

Everything Developer at Tunga, that’s me! From sourcing and recommending developers for Clients to managing developer-client collaboration, I do it all.I love to be known as the #TechBroBestie, because I am passionate about helping African developers secure and succeed in international opportunities, ensuring their growth and success.

Angellah Ayesiga

Client Success Manager

Angellah
Ayesiga

At Tunga, I focus on creating an environment where projects thrive and clients and developers feel valued and understood. I strive to make every project successful by managing expectations, addressing concerns promptly, and facilitating effective teamwork. I believe that strong relationships are the foundation of successful projects.

Jori Gerritsen

Program Manager, Tunga Academy

Jori
Gerritsen

Together with Pearl and support of the Tunga team, I run the Tunga Academy. Our mission is to help talented junior developers advance in their career and create job opportunities for them in the African or international market.

Manuel Inyang

Head of Talent Sourcing

Manuel
Inyang

I have a keen eye for identifying top skills and a deep understanding of the tech landscape. I ensure that our clients have access to the vetted IT professionals they need to drive their projects forward through our talent pools. How can I help you?

Paul Taiwo

Software Engineer

Paul
Taiwo

Hi I am Paul, I oversee all visual elements and ensure our user interface remains current and engaging. I develop new features aligned with our product goals, enhance user experience through thoughtful design, and collaborate with the teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Atuhaire Marilyn

Finance Officer

Atuhaire
Marilyn

I manage invoicing, handle all things finance, and I'm the go-to person for financial inquiries. With a passion for numbers and administrative tasks, I ensure smooth financial operations. I love what I do and strive to make finance both efficient and enjoyable!

Bart Peters

Sales Manager

Bart
Peters

I am in direct telephone contact with potential leads and I make sure that if they need more detailed information, I will get them in contact with our sales team

Christie

Operations

Christie