Hello! I’m Alick Nyirenda, a software engineer and product lead with experience spanning full-stack development, startup ventures, and cross-functional collaboration. I enjoy turning ideas into MVPs, shipping reliable software, and mentoring junior developers to grow their skills and confidence. Growing up in Lusaka, Zambia, I’ve contributed to projects from manufacturing tech support to modern web and mobile apps. I focus on delivering value, security, and fast iteration, while keeping a user-centered mindset and a collaborative spirit.

Alick Nyirenda

Hello! I’m Alick Nyirenda, a software engineer and product lead with experience spanning full-stack development, startup ventures, and cross-functional collaboration. I enjoy turning ideas into MVPs, shipping reliable software, and mentoring junior developers to grow their skills and confidence. Growing up in Lusaka, Zambia, I’ve contributed to projects from manufacturing tech support to modern web and mobile apps. I focus on delivering value, security, and fast iteration, while keeping a user-centered mindset and a collaborative spirit.

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Hello! I’m Alick Nyirenda, a software engineer and product lead with experience spanning full-stack development, startup ventures, and cross-functional collaboration. I enjoy turning ideas into MVPs, shipping reliable software, and mentoring junior developers to grow their skills and confidence.

Growing up in Lusaka, Zambia, I’ve contributed to projects from manufacturing tech support to modern web and mobile apps. I focus on delivering value, security, and fast iteration, while keeping a user-centered mindset and a collaborative spirit.

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Work Experience

Junior Mechanical Technician at Kafue Steel
May 1, 2015 - October 1, 2015
Gained hands-on exposure to mechanical operations, supported the mechanical team with technical drawings, and participated in local meetings to develop soft and professional skills.
Assistant Buyer at Razel-Bec Zambia
October 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021
Proposed improvements to organizational practice to improve quick delivery of services and overall performance. Monitored supply chain activities to ensure timely, quality service delivery; managed head office stores, security, inventory pre-checks, and generated reports for accounts and procurement.
Technical Founder at Get It Online
October 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Led the technical direction by translating business requirements into an MVP, aligned with business development to drive sales insights, and established a foundational technical leadership role.
Mobile App Developer at LendBox
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Developed mobile app features using React Native; translated user needs into sprintable tasks, and integrated frontend with backend services (Express/Node.js, MongoDB). Built operational workflows and contributed to payroll-related tooling.
Technical Software & Product Lead at Kualatech
October 1, 2024 - Present
Spearheaded architecture, development, and product direction for Whitebook Zambia; led a cross-functional team to MVP delivery in under 4 months, achieving rapid vehicle valuation adoption and ongoing ERP policy management improvements.

Education

Full Stack Web Development Program at Microverse
July 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
A- Level Diploma at David Kaundate Technical School
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
O Level Diploma in Pure Sciences at Rhodes Park School
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

A- Level diploma
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
O Level diploma in Pure Sciences
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Professional Services

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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Intermediate
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