I am a results-driven Full-Stack Engineer and Certified Compliance Specialist with over 5 years of experience spanning government, fintech, NGO, and enterprise sectors in Zambia. I hold PCI DSS, GDPR Data Protection Officer, Digital Transformation Officer, and SDLC Professional certifications, and I excel at bridging technical development with regulatory compliance. I design scalable REST APIs, cloud-hosted platforms, and secure digital systems, translating complex compliance requirements into robust architectures and guiding end-to-end digital transformation from concept to deployment.

Martine Mpanda Mwike

I am a results-driven Full-Stack Engineer and Certified Compliance Specialist with over 5 years of experience spanning government, fintech, NGO, and enterprise sectors in Zambia. I hold PCI DSS, GDPR Data Protection Officer, Digital Transformation Officer, and SDLC Professional certifications, and I excel at bridging technical development with regulatory compliance. I design scalable REST APIs, cloud-hosted platforms, and secure digital systems, translating complex compliance requirements into robust architectures and guiding end-to-end digital transformation from concept to deployment.

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I am a results-driven Full-Stack Engineer and Certified Compliance Specialist with over 5 years of experience spanning government, fintech, NGO, and enterprise sectors in Zambia. I hold PCI DSS, GDPR Data Protection Officer, Digital Transformation Officer, and SDLC Professional certifications, and I excel at bridging technical development with regulatory compliance.

I design scalable REST APIs, cloud-hosted platforms, and secure digital systems, translating complex compliance requirements into robust architectures and guiding end-to-end digital transformation from concept to deployment.

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Language

English
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Chichewa; Chewa; Nyanja
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Work Experience

Chief Innovation Engineer at Fortress Hub Technologies Limited
September 1, 2024 - Present
Develop and implement application processes, standards, policies, and procedures. Manage cloud and hosting infrastructures to ensure optimal performance and scalability. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to application development, deployment and operations. Design and implement automation tools for continuous integration, delivery and deployment. Provide support, guidance and education to development teams, application owners, customers and partners. Design system architectures, documentation and integration processes. Implement RESTful APIs for integration and data exchange between application components. Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Technical Manager at Chalom Investments Limited
August 31, 2024 - July 23, 2025
Maintain the website and its related applications. Manage all ICT-related functions and recommend improvements. Develop in-house software applications for managing loan applications. Define user and software requirements and translate them into usable code. Supervise loan preparation and processing. Handle social media management and marketing. Perform other duties as assigned by the director/supervisor.
Master Trainer / Zonal Census Coordinator at Zambia Statistical Agency (ZAMSTATS)
September 30, 2022 - July 23, 2025
Supervised and monitored enumerators and supervisors to ensure accurate and timely data collection during the 2022 National Census. Conducted comprehensive training sessions on the use of the Census Application (CAP), data protocols, and field procedures. Installed, updated, and maintained data collection applications on mobile devices used by field staff. Resolved operational and technical challenges encountered during enumeration in coordination with HQ and regional teams. Synchronized collected data with the central server at headquarters to ensure real-time access and data integrity. Performed data validation checks and routine backups to prevent data loss and ensure accuracy. Updated and maintained geo-codes for each mapped ward and constituency to support accurate geographic referencing during enumeration. Provided logistical and administrative support within the assigned census zone, including resource allocation and progress reporting.
Full-stack Software Developer at Meit World Technologies
August 31, 2022 - July 23, 2025
Provided IT support, including hardware and software troubleshooting. Developed web and mobile applications. Designed and implemented REST APIs. Gathered software requirements.
IT Support at Kasama Municipal Council
February 29, 2020 - July 23, 2025
Responded to IT issues and resolved them efficiently. Performed routine IT equipment maintenance. Installed IT equipment, including routers, printers and computers.
Technical Manager at Chalom Investments Limited
March 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Developed a proprietary Loan Management System (PHP / Slim / Laravel / MySQL) from scratch, handling 300+ applications monthly and reducing manual processing time by 90%. Managed ICT infrastructure, networks and software, maintaining 99%+ system availability across daily financial operations. Defined software and user requirements, translating business workflows into deployed cloud applications that eliminated paper-based processes. Grew digital marketing and social media engagement by 35% through targeted campaign management over the engagement period.
Master Trainer & Zonal Census Coordinator at Zambia Statistical Agency (ZAMSTATS)
August 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Trained and supervised 50+ enumerators and field supervisors on the Census Application (CAP), ensuring full data protocol compliance across the zone. Installed and maintained data collection apps on 80+ mobile devices; resolved field technical issues in real time, preventing enumeration delays. Synchronised field data with the national HQ central server daily and performed validation checks and backups, maintaining 100% data integrity throughout the exercise.
IT Support Officer at Kasama Municipal Council
December 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Maintained IT infrastructure (routers, printers, workstations) for a 50-seat government office and resolved support tickets ensuring uninterrupted council operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science Information Technology at University Of Zambia
January 8, 2018 - December 22, 2021
Bachelor of Science at Zambian University College of Technology (ZICT)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at Zambian University College of Technology (ZICT)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Certified Software Development Life Cycle Professional - SDLC Pro
May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation
October 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Associate Membership - ICTAZ Membership License
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026
Certified PCI DSS Professional
September 1, 2025 - April 27, 2026
Certified Data Protection Officer (GDPR)
October 1, 2025 - April 27, 2026
Certified Digital Transformation Officer
December 1, 2025 - April 27, 2026
Certified SDLC Professional
May 1, 2025 - April 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Government, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Education, Other, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization

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