Product leader · Fintech builder

Yada
Rashid.

I build practical digital products that make payments, remittances, and online services simpler for people and businesses across Uganda and Somalia.

Profile

Entrepreneurial product lead with hands-on experience turning operational problems into usable digital services—from early concept and payment flows to customer support, partner coordination, and launch.

Experience

Current
East Africa

Co-founder & Product Lead

Yakani Remittance

Leading product strategy and service design for cross-border money movement between Uganda and Somalia. Shape customer journeys, exchange-rate and fee experiences, mobile-money integrations, operations, and partner engagement.

Current
Digital services

Founder

Billwebb Digital Services

Delivering mobile-friendly websites, e-commerce experiences, graphics, and practical business applications. Work directly with clients from requirements and design through setup, testing, and ongoing improvement.

Community
Leadership

Chairperson

Dondi Development Forum

Supporting community-led development through coordination, planning, stakeholder communication, and local initiatives focused on shared opportunity and long-term progress.

Capabilities

Product strategyFintech operationsMobile moneyRemittance workflowsUX directionPayment integrationsPartner relationsCustomer supportWeb & PWA deliveryCommunity leadership

Selected work

01

Yakani

A remittance experience connecting Uganda and Somalia through clear rates, mobile-money flows, and human support.

02

YakaApp

A USD wallet concept designed for simple collections in Uganda and practical withdrawals across Uganda and Somalia.

03

Billwebb Digital

Accessible digital services for businesses that need a useful online presence without unnecessary complexity.

04

Community Work

Organizing people and ideas around local development, responsible leadership, and tangible shared outcomes.