I am a detail-oriented and innovative entry-level software engineer with a strong foundation in Java, front-end technologies, and web development. I enjoy leveraging data-driven solutions to solve complex business challenges and am passionate about continuous learning and professional development. Dedicated to driving positive change through innovative software solutions, I excel at collaborating with teams and communicating complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Throughout my career, I have gained hands-on experience building UI components with ReactJS and NextJS, designing UI/UX mockups, setting up testing environments, and integrating payment gateways. Additionally, I have implemented testing automation frameworks and worked in roles managing technical tasks and supporting PC hardware and software to ensure optimal system performance.

Marlvin Kwenda

I am a detail-oriented and innovative entry-level software engineer with a strong foundation in Java, front-end technologies, and web development. I enjoy leveraging data-driven solutions to solve complex business challenges and am passionate about continuous learning and professional development. Dedicated to driving positive change through innovative software solutions, I excel at collaborating with teams and communicating complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Throughout my career, I have gained hands-on experience building UI components with ReactJS and NextJS, designing UI/UX mockups, setting up testing environments, and integrating payment gateways. Additionally, I have implemented testing automation frameworks and worked in roles managing technical tasks and supporting PC hardware and software to ensure optimal system performance.

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I am a detail-oriented and innovative entry-level software engineer with a strong foundation in Java, front-end technologies, and web development. I enjoy leveraging data-driven solutions to solve complex business challenges and am passionate about continuous learning and professional development. Dedicated to driving positive change through innovative software solutions, I excel at collaborating with teams and communicating complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Throughout my career, I have gained hands-on experience building UI components with ReactJS and NextJS, designing UI/UX mockups, setting up testing environments, and integrating payment gateways. Additionally, I have implemented testing automation frameworks and worked in roles managing technical tasks and supporting PC hardware and software to ensure optimal system performance.

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Language

English
Fluent
North Ndebele
Intermediate

Work Experience

Web Developer Intern at Africa Transformation Centers Foundation
September 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
Built UI Components in ReactJs and Nextjs, redesigned company website. Designed UI and UX mockups for website in Figma. Created testing and development environment in Github. Created CI/CD pipeline and prepared environment for deployment. Integrated Stripe payment gateway.
Java Developer Intern / QA Engineer at Aluve Quality Engineers
September 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Created a Feature file to define features, scenarios, and their descriptions for testing. Implemented the Selenium Cucumber BDD framework to automate test cases. Implemented login and signup feature using SpringBoot. Used TestNG/JUnit Runner to execute the Selenium Cucumber BDD framework. Managed tasks and tracked progress using Jira.
Technical Manager at Muranda Mambo
February 1, 2020 - June 30, 2022
Addressed user requests for technical assistance in a timely manner, employing troubleshooting techniques to identify and resolve issues effectively. Maintained and supported PC hardware components, desktop operating systems, and application software. Performed minor repairs on equipment and coordinated servicing requirements to uphold hardware integrity and minimize downtime. Identified and reported system issues to vendors to minimize disruptions. Managed tasks and tracked progress using Jira.
Web Developer Intern at Africa Transformation Centers Foundation
March 1, 2024 - August 11, 2025
Built UI components using ReactJS and NextJS and redesigned the company website. Designed UI and UX mockups for the website using Figma. Created testing and development environment within GitHub and established CI/CD pipelines in preparation for deployment. Integrated Stripe payment gateway to enable online payments.
Java Developer Intern / QA Engineer at Aluve Quality Engineers
November 1, 2023 - August 11, 2025
Created feature files to define features, scenarios, and their descriptions for testing. Implemented the Selenium Cucumber BDD framework to automate test cases. Developed login and signup features using SpringBoot. Executed Selenium Cucumber BDD framework using TestNG/JUnit Runner. Managed tasks and tracked progress using Jira.
Technical Manager at Muranda Mambo
June 1, 2022 - August 11, 2025
Addressed user requests for technical assistance promptly using troubleshooting techniques for effective issue resolution. Maintained and supported PC hardware, desktop operating systems, and application software to ensure optimal functionality and performance. Performed minor repairs on equipment and coordinated servicing requirements to uphold hardware integrity and minimize downtime, sustaining operational efficiency. Identified and reported system issues to vendors to facilitate timely resolutions, minimizing disruptions. Managed tasks and tracked progress using Jira.

Education

Certificate at ALX – Johannesburg, South Africa
August 1, 2022 - October 31, 2023
Certificate, Software Engineering at ALX
August 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023
BSc, Computer Science at University Of The People
September 1, 2024 - August 11, 2025

Qualifications

Certificate, Software Engineering
August 1, 2022 - October 31, 2023
Certificate, Software Engineering
August 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics