From Rome to Papua New Guinea: A Wild Ride
When the call came, I wasn’t entirely surprised. Both the management in our Bangkok region and my Director were adamant I step in to run an emergency operation in Papua…
South Sudan: A Nation Born Amid Triumph and Tragedy
The day South Sudan officially became an independent nation, I was standing in Bor among a crowd of dignitaries, officials, and locals, witnessing history unfold. It was a profoundly emotional…
From Afghanistan to Iraq: The Rapid Evolution of FITTEST
In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, the world found itself on the edge of a new, uncertain era. The global political landscape shifted dramatically, and the shadows of war…
A New Chapter: From Building a House to Building Communication Networks
In 2001, I was busy building a house in Kampala. My plan was to settle there, even though my work kept me constantly on the move. I had found the…
The Birth of FITTEST and My Role in Global Telecommunications Support
In 1999, as the war in Kosovo raged on, the demand for our team’s technical expertise was growing. By this time, I had become the Deputy of the Technical Support…
Spectrum Analyzers, Rebels, and High-Stakes Radio Work
One of the perks—and challenges—of my role in humanitarian operations was being the sole custodian of the organization’s only spectrum analyzer, a $30,000 piece of sensitive equipment. It was vital…
A Flight to Remember: Navigating Chaos with Air Afrique
I had just wrapped up a week-long mission in Chad and was preparing for the twice-weekly Air Afrique flight from N’Djamena to Niamey, Niger. On the advice of our local…