MUFARO M. MANYAMA
Summary
An experienced Software Developer and innovations leader with over 4 years of work
experience in enterprise application development, DevOps, architecture design, leading agile
teams, and delivering innovative solutions through test-driven development.
Skills
● Programming Languages: Python (Expert in Django, Rest Framework), React,
Node.js, React Native, JavaScript, Java (Spring Boot),TypeSript
● Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
● Cloud: AWS (EC2, RDS, Route 53, Lambda, IAM, S3)
● Other: GraphQL, RESTful APIs, HTML5, CSS3, Git, Docker, DevOps, Agile, Jira,
Figma, Tests
Certification
● AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Employment History
Full Stack Developer(Contract )|Midas Consulting , Eastern Cape ,South Africa
|June 2025- October 2025
● Responsible for Software development focusing on Ionic React mobile and
Web app development, application setup, API development and integration,
and new feature development.
● Gained hands-on exposure to cross platform Mobile app development using
,Ionic React ,Typescript , javascript , Android Studio and navigated complex
environment setup challenges.
● Developed mobile app and API for Buffalo City Municipality called AIIVR for
managing queries reported by users
● Managed and tracked development tasks using Twillo.
Front End Developer (Contract) | BlueClerk, California, United States | January
2025 – May 2025
● Engaged in a contract role focusing on Ionic React and React Native
development, application setup, API integration, and new feature development.
● Gained hands-on exposure to a live React Native codebase (version 0.79.2)
,Ionic React ( 7.2.1 ) and navigated complex environment setup challenges.
● Contributed to initial debugging efforts for user authentication and navigation
flows, and actively participated in testing processes.
● Managed and tracked development tasks using Jira.
Senior PHP Developer | SAICE, South Africa | March 2024 - Jan 2025
● Responsible for software development, design, implementation, and maintenance
of SAICE systems.
● Updated deprecated PHP functions from PHP 5 to 8.
● Developed new features using PHP 8, CSS, HTML5, JavaScript, and MySQL.
● Deployed applications via FTP.
● Managed projects and communicated with customers, explaining complex
technical topics in a clear and accessible manner.
● Implemented prototypes and conducted usability tests.
● Ensured websites are mobile-friendly, accessible, and optimized for performance.
● Troubleshooted and debugged website and web application issues.
● Oversaw website hosting, domain management, and other technical aspects of
website maintenance.
● Monitored website analytics and performance metrics using Google Analytics to
drive user experience enhancements.
● Participated in online meetings and communicated via email.
Junior Python Developer | Koinon, Zimbabwe | January 2023 – November 2023
● Developed the front-end of a patent management system using Python 3, Django
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4, and React.js 18, WordPress, and Git.
Collaborated with design teams to implement user-friendly layouts and ensure
visual consistency.
Managed projects using Agile/Scrum methodology.
Designed and developed system manuals.
Developed Mhuri, a family history tracking system, using Python 3, Django 4,
React.js 18, Node.js 16, PostgreSQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, GraphQL, AWS
EC2, and RDS.
Provided regular updates on project progress and potential delays or challenges.
Junior Python Developer | Fincheck, Zimbabwe | November 2022 - September
2023
● Worked in a team of four, responsible for project management.
● Updated a credit bureau system using Python 3, Django 4, React 16, and Node.js
16, increasing system performance by 40%.
● Migrated data to AWS, utilizing Postgres RDS, Route 53, EC2, Lambda, IAM, and
Docker.
● Developed RESTful APIs.
● Utilized HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Redux, and Context API.
● Assisted with creating API documentation and other technical resources.
● Worked closely with product and development teams to gather technical details
and translate them into well-organized written content.
● Provided regular updates on project progress and any potential delays or
challenges.
Selected Technical Projects
● VOE -): Voice-automated e-learning platform developed using Python
3, Django 4, React.js 18, AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS), Machine Learning, NLP,
Keras, GraphQL, Redux, and Context API.
● Mhuri (November 2023 - February 2024): Family history tracking system
developed using Python 3, Django 4, React.js 18, Node.js 16, PostgreSQL, HTML5,
CSS3, JavaScript, GraphQL, AWS EC2, and RDS.
● F3 Plus (November 2022 - June 2023): Credit bureau system for collecting and
providing data on individuals' credit history, developed using Python 3, Django 4,
React.js 18, AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS), Rest Framework, and Docker. Version
control: Git.
Education
● Honors Degree in Cloud Computing and Internet of Things – (2.1) | August 2020 – June
2024
● A-Level (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry & Further Maths) – | April 2018 - November
2019
