I'm a results-driven software developer with 6+ years of experience delivering scalable web applications and backend systems using React, Django, Flask, and FastAPI. I specialize in building cloud-native solutions on AWS, integrating APIs, and deploying with CI/CD pipelines and Docker. I have a strong background in relational and NoSQL databases, secure system architecture, and performance optimization. I'm experienced in developing machine learning models and integrating generative AI solutions into production systems to enhance functionality and user experience. I thrive in Agile teams and enjoy continuous learning and building impactful, production-ready software.…

KUDAKWASHE NDOKANGA

I'm a results-driven software developer with 6+ years of experience delivering scalable web applications and backend systems using React, Django, Flask, and FastAPI. I specialize in building cloud-native solutions on AWS, integrating APIs, and deploying with CI/CD pipelines and Docker. I have a strong background in relational and NoSQL databases, secure system architecture, and performance optimization. I'm experienced in developing machine learning models and integrating generative AI solutions into production systems to enhance functionality and user experience. I thrive in Agile teams and enjoy continuous learning and building impactful, production-ready software.…

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I’m a results-driven software developer with 6+ years of experience delivering scalable web applications and backend systems using React, Django, Flask, and FastAPI. I specialize in building cloud-native solutions on AWS, integrating APIs, and deploying with CI/CD pipelines and Docker.

I have a strong background in relational and NoSQL databases, secure system architecture, and performance optimization. I’m experienced in developing machine learning models and integrating generative AI solutions into production systems to enhance functionality and user experience. I thrive in Agile teams and enjoy continuous learning and building impactful, production-ready software.

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Skills

Experience Level

Python
Expert
Django
Expert
GitHub
Expert
AWS
Expert
PostgreSQL
Expert
MySQL
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
SQLite
Expert
HTML5
Expert
DynamoDB
Expert
Docker
Intermediate
Keras
Intermediate
MongoDB
Intermediate
React JS
Intermediate
TensorFlow
Intermediate
Jira
Intermediate
Kubernetes
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Software Developer at Freelance / Freelancing
February 1, 2019 - Present
Build full-stack web applications using React, Flask, and Django to deliver responsive interfaces that improve engagement and client satisfaction. Design and implement machine learning models with TensorFlow and Scikit-Learn for predictive analytics, enabling data-driven decisions and driving measurable business outcomes. Integrate applications with modern generative AI models (LLMs) and optimize outputs. Manage and optimize relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB) to ensure high performance, scalability, and data integrity across client projects. Automate testing and CI/CD pipelines with PyTest and GitHub Actions to reduce deployment errors and accelerate release cycles.
Systems Developer at FedEx
January 8, 2024 - May 24, 2024
Architected and delivered custom system solutions tailored to client requirements, modernizing legacy workflows and boosting operational efficiency. Integrated and maintained RESTful APIs across business systems, streamlining data exchange and reducing manual input by 30%. Designed and optimized relational databases (MySQL), enhancing scalability, performance, and data consistency. Led version control and deployment processes using Git and CI/CD practices, minimizing production errors through automated testing and proactive debugging.
Senior Data Analyst at KPMG
January 4, 2023 - Present
Analyze daily business transactions using Python, Excel and SQL to identify patterns, optimize workflows, and support data-driven decision-making. Generate clear, actionable reports and visual summaries that enhanced stakeholder insight and enabled strategic planning across multiple departments. Assess IT system controls, including access rights, job processing, and change management—uncovering vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards. Perform system security assessments and recommended configuration improvements that strengthened IT governance and operational resilience.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Studies and Computing Science at University of Zimbabwe
September 9, 2019 - June 23, 2023

Qualifications

AWS Certified Developer - Associate
May 15, 2024 - May 15, 2027

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment, Retail
    paper Suspicious network activity detector

    Worked as a sole developer to create a machine learning model for identifying suspicious activity on networks. The model performed better than Graph CNNs with Accuracy, Precision, F1 and Recall as high as 90℅+.

    paper City Parking System

    Worked as a sole developer to create a web application for managing city parking with features including:

    • payment integration
    • user management
    • geolocation tracking