I'm a full-stack web developer with a solid foundation in information technology and hands-on experience building real-time apps and user-focused platforms. I enjoy turning complex challenges into intuitive, reliable software, collaborating with teams, and delivering high-quality solutions. Recent projects include Gap Chat, a real-time chat platform built with React Native, Socket.IO, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB; and Dear Echo, a journaling and emotional wellbeing app. I'm excited to keep learning and applying modern technologies to create meaningful digital experiences.

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I'm a full-stack web developer with a solid foundation in information technology and hands-on experience building real-time apps and user-focused platforms. I enjoy turning complex challenges into intuitive, reliable software, collaborating with teams, and delivering high-quality solutions. Recent projects include Gap Chat, a real-time chat platform built with React Native, Socket.IO, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB; and Dear Echo, a journaling and emotional wellbeing app. I'm excited to keep learning and applying modern technologies to create meaningful digital experiences.

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I’m a full-stack web developer with a solid foundation in information technology and hands-on experience building real-time apps and user-focused platforms. I enjoy turning complex challenges into intuitive, reliable software, collaborating with teams, and delivering high-quality solutions.

Recent projects include Gap Chat, a real-time chat platform built with React Native, Socket.IO, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB; and Dear Echo, a journaling and emotional wellbeing app. I’m excited to keep learning and applying modern technologies to create meaningful digital experiences.

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Language

English
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French
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Work Experience

IT Coordinator at Waikato Refugee Forum
January 1, 2025 - Present
Manage and maintain IT systems while providing technical support to staff and clients. Develop and update the WRF website to maintain a strong online presence. Troubleshoot hardware, software, and system issues to ensure smooth operations. Oversee and create content for social media to boost community engagement and outreach.
Technical Support at Waikato Refugee Forum
November 1, 2022 - September 18, 2025
Assisted customers in French and English via chat, email, and social media across African markets. Resolved issues quickly while maintaining high customer satisfaction. Contributed to service improvements by sharing feedback and frontline insights. Handled escalated cases and ensured timely follow-up and clear communication.
Web Developer at Waikato Refugee Forum
December 31, 2024 - September 18, 2025
Designed, built and maintained full-stack web applications using React, Node.js, and modern tools like TypeScript and Tailwind. Developed secure back-end APIs and connected applications to external services and databases. Ensured responsive, high-performance interfaces across devices and browsers. Supported IT tasks and customer assistance when needed.
Web Developer at Gap Chat Application
December 1, 2023 - Present
Developing a real-time chat application enabling users to send instant messages, create group chats, and share multimedia content. Implemented frontend with React Native; backend with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB; socket-based real-time messaging; REST API.
Web Developer at DearEcho
December 1, 2023 - Present
Building the DearEcho journaling and emotional wellness platform featuring mood tracking, guided reflections, and personal insights; focused on delivering a smooth, engaging user experience using modern web technologies.
Technical Support
November 1, 2022 - September 18, 2025
Assisted customers in French and English via chat, email, and social media across African markets; resolved issues quickly and contributed to service improvements.
IT Coordinator
January 1, 2025 - Present
Manage IT systems and provide technical support to staff and clients.
Web Developer at Independent Projects
January 1, 2025 - Present
Design, build and maintain full-stack web apps using React, Node.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind. Develop secure APIs, ensure responsive interfaces across devices, and provide IT support tasks.
Gap Chat Application Developer at Independent / Gap Chat
December 1, 2023 - Present
Developed a real-time chat platform enabling instant messaging, group chats, and multimedia sharing; stack included React Native, Socket.IO, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB; built features and REST APIs.
Dear Echo Developer at Dear Echo
July 1, 2025 - Present
Journaling and emotional wellbeing app with mood tracking, guided reflections, and personal insights; building accessible user experiences.
Technical Support at Dev Academy / IT Support
November 1, 2022 - September 18, 2025
Assisted customers in French and English via chat, email, and social media across African markets. Resolved issues quickly while maintaining high customer satisfaction. Contributed to service improvements by sharing feedback and frontline insights.
IT Coordinator at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2025 - Present
Oversee IT systems, maintain websites and internal tools; provide technical support to staff and clients.

Education

Bachelor of Information Technology at Advent University of Central Africa
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2021
Applied Software Development at Dev Academy Aotearoa
December 1, 2023 - September 18, 2025
Bachelor of Information Technology at Adventist University of Central Africa
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2021
Level 6 Applied Software Development at Dev Academy Aotearoa
December 1, 2023 - September 18, 2025
Bachelor of Information Technology at Adventist University of Central Africa
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2021
Dev Academy Level 6 Applied Software Development at Dev Academy Aotearoa
December 1, 2023 - September 18, 2025

Qualifications

Level 6 Applied Software Development
December 1, 2023 - September 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other