I’m Elvis Mweemba, a software engineer and cofounder with a passion for building scalable, reliable systems and mentoring teams to deliver high-quality software. My work spans backend infrastructure, frontend development, and open-source collaboration, with a focus on education tech and fintech solutions that improve access to technology in African communities. I thrive in multidisciplinary environments, lead with code quality, and enjoy partnering with NGOs and startups to create lasting tech impact while continuously learning new technologies and patterns.

DABWITSO ELVIS MWEEMBA

I’m Elvis Mweemba, a software engineer and cofounder with a passion for building scalable, reliable systems and mentoring teams to deliver high-quality software. My work spans backend infrastructure, frontend development, and open-source collaboration, with a focus on education tech and fintech solutions that improve access to technology in African communities. I thrive in multidisciplinary environments, lead with code quality, and enjoy partnering with NGOs and startups to create lasting tech impact while continuously learning new technologies and patterns.

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I’m Elvis Mweemba, a software engineer and cofounder with a passion for building scalable, reliable systems and mentoring teams to deliver high-quality software. My work spans backend infrastructure, frontend development, and open-source collaboration, with a focus on education tech and fintech solutions that improve access to technology in African communities.
I thrive in multidisciplinary environments, lead with code quality, and enjoy partnering with NGOs and startups to create lasting tech impact while continuously learning new technologies and patterns.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Software Engineer & Technical Support at Edulution Africa
January 1, 2020 - Present
Provided direct technical support for Edulution's digital learning platform used across 30+ rural learning centres. Enhanced backend infrastructure on UNIX-based systems, debugged system-wide issues on local servers. Led system monitoring and troubleshooting for offline-first platforms in Zambia, Namibia, and South Africa.
Cofounder & Chief Technology Officer at Code Savanna
January 1, 2023 - Present
Spearheaded the technical vision and roadmap for Code Savanna, supporting 10+ software developers in Zambia. Led technical recruitment, mentorship, and code quality oversight across multiple projects. Fostered partnerships with grassroots NGOs to help improve access to tech enthusiasts in underserved communities.
Cofounder at Learniva AI
January 1, 2024 - Present
Leading system architecture and development of a scalable LMS backend using Django and PostgreSQL, Kubernetes. Currently integrating analytics and role-based access control to support school administrators, teachers, and students.

Education

BSc. Computer Science at NIPA
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
Meta Frontend Engineer (Professional Certificate) at Coursera
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
Meta Full Stack Engineer (Professional Certificate) at Coursera
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025

Qualifications

Meta Frontend Engineer (Professional Certificate)
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
Meta Full Stack Engineer (Professional Certificate)
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
    paper Technical Support Ticketing System

    A ticketing system is a digital platform where each reported issue (called a ticket) is logged, tracked, and managed until it’s resolved.
    For Edulution, this is used to handle:
    • Device issues (e.g., tablets, laptops not working)
    • Login or account problems
    • Software errors (like Ei Mindspark apps not loading, Kolibri)
    • Connectivity or syncing problems