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Hi, I’m Manasse Kona, a passionate software developer focused on building clean, user-friendly web and mobile applications. I enjoy solving real-world problems through collaborative work, agile practices, and continuous learning. I’m comfortable across the full stack and love turning ideas into scalable, maintainable solutions. Currently I design and implement end-to-end solutions using React, Next.js, Node.js, and MongoDB, and I also tutor aspiring developers to help them grasp fundamentals and best practices. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy contributing to team success with reliable, high-quality code.…Hi, I’m Manasse Kona, a passionate software developer focused on building clean, user-friendly web and mobile applications. I enjoy solving real-world problems through collaborative work, agile practices, and continuous learning. I’m comfortable across the full stack and love turning ideas into scalable, maintainable solutions. Currently I design and implement end-to-end solutions using React, Next.js, Node.js, and MongoDB, and I also tutor aspiring developers to help them grasp fundamentals and best practices. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy contributing to team success with reliable, high-quality code.

Manasse Kona

Front-End Developer, Web Developer, Full Stack Developer, +4

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Hi, I’m Manasse Kona, a passionate software developer focused on building clean, user-friendly web and mobile applications. I enjoy solving real-world problems through collaborative work, agile practices, and continuous learning. I’m comfortable across the full stack and love turning ideas into scalable, maintainable solutions. Currently I design and implement end-to-end solutions using React, Next.js, Node.js, and MongoDB, and I also tutor aspiring developers to help them grasp fundamentals and best practices. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy contributing to team success with reliable, high-quality code.…Hi, I’m Manasse Kona, a passionate software developer focused on building clean, user-friendly web and mobile applications. I enjoy solving real-world problems through collaborative work, agile practices, and continuous learning. I’m comfortable across the full stack and love turning ideas into scalable, maintainable solutions. Currently I design and implement end-to-end solutions using React, Next.js, Node.js, and MongoDB, and I also tutor aspiring developers to help them grasp fundamentals and best practices. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy contributing to team success with reliable, high-quality code.

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Hi, I’m Manasse Kona, a passionate software developer focused on building clean, user-friendly web and mobile applications. I enjoy solving real-world problems through collaborative work, agile practices, and continuous learning. I’m comfortable across the full stack and love turning ideas into scalable, maintainable solutions.

Currently I design and implement end-to-end solutions using React, Next.js, Node.js, and MongoDB, and I also tutor aspiring developers to help them grasp fundamentals and best practices. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy contributing to team success with reliable, high-quality code.

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English

Fluent

Work Experience

Software Developer at Vertex Group

October 27, 2025 - September 4, 2025

Contributed to the development of multiple web applications using React, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. Built responsive and user-friendly interfaces with Tailwind CSS and TypeScript. Integrated secure authentication features (sign up, login, password reset) using Firebase and Appwrite. Developed reusable components, improved performance, and optimized application structure. Collaborated with designers and backend teams in an agile environment to deliver high-quality features. Implemented booking systems, real-time maps, e-commerce features, and dashboards for internal and client projects. Participated in code reviews, debugging, and deployment of production-ready applications.

Frontend Developer at Vertex Group

January 1, 2023 - Present

Contributed to multiple projects, including an e-commerce platform with secure payment integration (Stripe, Razorpay), order tracking, and product management. Built with React, Tailwind CSS, Node.js, and MongoDB. Implemented a dynamic product catalog with search and category filters, product detail pages with image galleries and size selection, a fully functional shopping cart with real-time updates, and an admin dashboard with live order status tracking. Led development of a location-based event & venue finder leveraging mapping features.

Software Development Tutor at Self-Employed (Richfield)

February 1, 2021 - Present

Designed and delivered project-based programming tutorials, including chat applications and e-commerce platforms. Demonstrated efficient coding practices, explained core programming concepts, and introduced modern tools and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Freelance Software Developer at Self-Employed

May 1, 2024 - Present

Provided freelance web development services across the MERN stack, building scalable web apps, booking systems, admin dashboards, and media sharing platforms with real-time feeds.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business IT Development at richfield graduate institute of technology faculty information system

November 29, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Studied core IT and business subjects including software development, database management, and web/mobile application design. Gained hands-on experience in JavaScript, React, Node.js, Next.js, MongoDB, and Firebase. Completed projects such as e-commerce platforms and chat applications, applying agile methodologies and best coding practices. Developed strong problem-solving, teamwork, and project management skills.

Bachelor's degree in Business IT Development Software at Johannesburg

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023