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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.…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.

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. 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.…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.

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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.

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Resident Innovator at Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing

August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

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.

Junior Systems Technician (Internship) at Harare City Council

June 30, 2024 - June 30, 2024

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.

Resident Innovator at Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing

August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025

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 (Intern) at Harare City Council

August 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024

Designed, developed, and tested software applications to support city council operations. Provided technical support and maintenance for existing software systems, troubleshot issues with software, hardware, and network infrastructure. Delivered technical assistance and training to staff and worked with stakeholders to identify technology needs and cybersecurity measures to protect systems and data.