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Clivet Takudzwa Chikafu

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Hi, I’m Clivet Takudzwa Chikafu, a software engineering student at the University of Zimbabwe with a passion for building scalable and secure applications.

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Hi, I’m Clivet Takudzwa Chikafu, a software engineering student at the University of Zimbabwe with a passion for building scalable and secure applications. I enjoy collaborating with teams to turn ideas into robust software solutions and I’m eager to contribute to open-source projects and high-performance computing initiatives.

I’m currently interning with the Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing and the Harare City Council, where I design, implement, and troubleshoot software, while continuously learning and sharpening my skills. I love tackling new challenges, sharing knowledge with teammates, and growing as a developer.

  • 1 year's experience
  • Joined November 2025

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Government
  • Professional Services
  • Education

Work experience· 4 roles

Resident Innovator · Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance ComputingAug 2025 – Aug 2025 · 1 mo

Collaborate with senior engineers to maintain and optimize existing software codebases; provide technical support to researchers in using high-performance computing resources, including assistance with software installation, configuration, and troubleshooting; participate in testing and validation of software applications; create and maintain technical documentation for software applications, tools, and libraries, including user guides, API documentation, and technical notes; work with cross-functional teams to identify challenges and opportunities; stay up-to-date with latest developments in software engineering and HPC; participate in open-source software development projects; conduct code reviews and help others improve code quality; troubleshoot and resolve issues in software applications and HPC systems.

Resident Innovator · Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance ComputingAug 2024 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

Collaborated with senior engineers to maintain and optimize existing software codebases, ensuring they are efficient, scalable, and well-documented. Provided technical support to researchers, assisted with software installation, configuration, and troubleshooting. Participated in testing and validation of software applications, created and maintained technical documentation, and engaged in code reviews to share knowledge and improve code quality. Contributed to open-source software development projects related to high-performance computing.

Junior Systems Technician (Internship) · Harare City CouncilJun 2024 – Jun 2024 · 1 mo

Design, develop, and test software applications to support city council operations; provide technical support and maintenance for existing software systems; troubleshoot technical issues with software, hardware, and network infrastructure; provide technical assistance and training to city council staff on software applications, hardware, and other technology systems; work with other departments and stakeholders to identify technology needs and develop solutions to improve city council operations and service delivery; assist in implementing and maintaining cybersecurity measures to protect council systems and data from cyber threats.

Junior Systems Technician (Intern) · Harare City CouncilAug 2023 – Jun 2024 · 11 mos

Education· 6

Bachelor Honours in Software Engineering · University of Zimbabwe2021 – 2025
A Level · St Mark's Diocesan High School2019 – 2020
Ordinary Level · St Mark's Diocesan High School2014 – 2018
Bachelor Honours in Software Engineering · University of Zimbabwe2021 – 2025

Certifications and awards· 8

Java Certification (Java OOP Feature)2030 – 2025
Executive Diploma in Business Management2030 – 2025
Certification of Completion - Southern Africa / Netherlands Cybersecurity School2030 – 2025
Certification/Attendance - Skills2030 – 2025

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