Gillmour Tunhira

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Web Developer at Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) Ltd
January 1, 2014 - September 30, 2020
Created design mockups and interactive prototypes to enhance user/student experience. Conducted system analysis and designed data models for school management systems. Applied user-centered design principles to improve system usability.
WordPress Developer at Harare Institute of Technology
October 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Enhanced Qobrix real estate WordPress plugin with new functionality and features. Implemented customizations to demo-ready WordPress theme. Delivered project within tight deadline while maintaining code quality standards.
WordPress Developer at Qobo Group
January 1, 2021 - February 28, 2021
Frontend and backend development; CMS & e-commerce tools & technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, WordPress, and WooCommerce; collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality web solutions.
WordPress Developer at STAXO Group
March 1, 2022 - April 30, 2025
Developed bespoke, React-powered Gutenberg blocks to enable flexible content layouts; translated Figma designs into pixel-perfect WordPress themes (CSS/Sass); leveraged the WP REST API to decouple backend from frontend; extended WooCommerce with custom templates; collaborated with international cross-functional teams; mentored junior developers.
WordPress Developer at BoxUK
November 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Contract WordPress development in Cardiff, United Kingdom (Remote). Led editor teams to discuss project goals and deliverables; implemented Google Ads campaigns and SEO strategies, improving website visibility by 40%; mentored junior developers and contributed to team knowledge sharing initiatives.
Software Developer at Harare Institute of Technology
October 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Enhanced qobrix real estate WordPress plugin with new functionality and features; implemented customizations to a demo WordPress theme; delivered the project with a tight deadline while maintaining code quality standards.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Harare Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026
BTech (Honors) in Computer Science at Harare Institute of Technology, Harare, Zimbabwe
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026

Qualifications

Academic Excellence Award
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Best Capstone Project
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment