I'm a dynamic IT professional with 10+ years of hands-on experience spanning software engineering, cloud architecture, DevOps, and cybersecurity — complemented by AI/ML research expertise. I like building software that automates hard work, scales reliably, and creates real-world impact.
Across my career I've architected microservices, secured enterprise infrastructure, optimized e-commerce platforms, and applied machine learning to environmental conservation — always with an eye toward practical, measurable results.
- 🔭 Currently working on AI-powered automation systems and open-source ERP solutions for African businesses
- 🌱 Deepening expertise in LLM-powered assistants and applied AI integration
- 💳 Exploring local fintech payment solutions and telecom/ISP infrastructure
- 🛒 Building marketplace & auction platforms
- ⚡ Automating everything I can with Python
- 💬 Ask me about: cloud architecture, DevOps pipelines, cybersecurity, or ML in production
| Focus Area | Description |
|---|---|
| 🤖 AI Automation | Intelligent systems that reduce manual work and improve reliability |
| 📦 Open-Source ERP | Tools tailored for African business operations |
| 🌍 Telecom & ISP Infra | Scalable connectivity infrastructure |
| 💳 Fintech Payments | Local, secure payment solutions |
| 🛒 Marketplace Platforms | Auction and e-commerce systems |
| 🧠 LLM Assistants | Applied AI for real-world workflows |
| ⚡ Automation Tooling | Python-driven productivity systems |
- 📈 Led microservices architecture work that improved system scalability by 40% and cut deployment times by 25% using Docker, Kubernetes & AWS ECS
- 🔒 Implemented ISO 27001-compliant security controls with zero breaches over 18 months
- 🛒 Boosted e-commerce sales by 200% and cut page load times by 45% with React.js, Node.js & AWS CloudFront
- 🧬 Achieved 95% accuracy in species identification using TensorFlow & scikit-learn for conservation AI
- ☁️ Reduced cloud spend by 30% through hybrid AWS/GCP architecture
- 🔁 Cut build & deploy times in half, enabling daily releases via Jenkins, Terraform & CI/CD
- 🗄️ Improved database query performance by 35% through large-scale PostgreSQL/MongoDB migrations
Integration Engineer — COMSOL Inc. 🇿🇦 · Johannesburg, South Africa Apr 2025 – Oct 2025
- Built and maintained integrations between enterprise systems
- Automated operational workflows using scripting and AI
- Developed APIs and integration services
- Improved system reliability through monitoring and automation
Cyber Security Engineer — CraftGroup 🇧🇼 · Gaborone, Botswana Oct 2021 – Jan 2025
- Automated vulnerability assessments and security monitoring
- Developed Python security tools for incident response
- Implemented secure infrastructure and compliance controls
- Delivered secure coding and cybersecurity training
Software Engineer — Mulanje Mountain Conservation Trust 🇲🇼 · Mulanje, Malawi Dec 2018 – Jun 2021
- Built environmental monitoring platforms
- Developed GIS integrations and REST APIs
- Applied machine learning to conservation projects
- Automated reporting and data collection processes
Network Administrator — Electrocard Systems 🇲🇼 · Blantyre, Malawi Apr 2013 – Oct 2018
- Managed enterprise network infrastructure
- Automated monitoring and backups
- Supported disaster recovery and network security
🏅 Certificate of Recognition — UNDP