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Austin Chiwambo

Full-Stack Devloper

Summary

Frontend Developer with proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js and React.js, coupled with hands-on experience in creating dynamic user interfaces and enhancing user engagement whilst also possessing knowledge in unbuntu and other linux virtual machines. Demonstrated ability to innovate through personal projects, including a Disney Plus clone, and collaborative hackathon participation with Microsoft, showcasing skills in integrating cutting-edge technologies to a
variety of customer bases. Eager to leverage technical expertise and passion for development in a forward-thinking environment, driving impactful digital solutions whilst being able to quickly adapt to change and work efficiently both in a team and independently.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Project

AI Famous Artwork Image Generator
05.2025 - 05.2025
  • Developed a full-stack web application using React.js (frontend) and Flask (backend) to generate and display AI-generated artworks trained on a dataset of classical paintings.
  • Designed and trained a custom Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) using PyTorch to create 64x64 color artwork samples from a dataset of over 2,000 images.
  • Optimized model performance with data preprocessing, normalization, and epoch tuning to reduce visual artifacts and improve image clarity.
  • Integrated the GAN backend with a React frontend via REST API, allowing users to generate and download new AI-generated artworks on demand.
  • Implemented version control with Git and managed codebase using modular components for maintainability and scalability.

Personal Project

Disney + Clone
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Developed a Disney Plus clone using React js and Tailwind CSS, enhancing user engagement.
  • Implemented API cals to display latest and recommended movies, improving content accessibility.
  • Created an interactive slider for movie previews, increasing user interaction.
  • Enabled movie search with genre filters, enhancing user experience and navigation.

Hackathon Participant

Microsoft
12.2024 - 12.2024
  • Designed and developed an educational tool alongside a team of four others which aided teachers in the teaching of neurodiverse students by allowing them to utilize AI to generate custom lesson plans based on a dataset containing student files detailing their special needs and preferences
  • I was tasked with developing a mock demo application utilizing html, CSS and javascript featuring a login/authentication form where students or teachers can log into the platform and corrosponding dashboards for students and features to display things such as calenders and student files
    • Overall my team came second place with judges stating my mock up played a key role in their decisions s they were able to better visualize what my teammates explained in the presentation

Personal Project

Full-stack Chat App
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Developed ful stack chat app using React.js and Nodejs, enhancing user interaction.
  • Integrated authentication and chat features, improving user accessibility.
  • Maintained chat history with chatengine. io API, ensuring data reliability.
  • Facilitated seamless user login and registration, boosting user engagement.
  • Utilised REST server for backend operations, optimising performance.

Embrace Mentorship Program Graduate

Microsoft
03.2024 - 04.2024
  • Gained valuable insights into the role of a software engineer at Microsoft and the day-to-day runnings of the company
  • Received tailored guidance on interview prep and CV making in addition to advice on growing and promoting my Linkedin resulting in a network of over 400 connections worldwide

Hackathon Participant

Microsoft
03.2024 - 03.2024
  • Designed and developed an educational tool to teach kids how to code using a python created Microsoft Azure Open-Al chatbot alongside a team of four outhers.
  • integrated the python chatbot into a user interface made with HTML, CSS and Javascript whilst making use of Github and a collaborative development via flask
  • Ultimately, my team came second place in the event with my front end webpage having been a core component of the judging

Virtual Internship

GE Aerospace
03.2024 - 03.2024
  • Completed a Vue.js UI development simulation for the Frontend Development Team, utilizing Vue SFC playground
  • Applied Vue.js skills by adding features like headings, images, and dynamic variable displays.
  • Implemented a compute button for efficient user interactions.
  • Drafted clear technical requirements to align with business

Virtual Internship

JPMorgan Chase
02.2024 - 02.2024
  • Developed a cash to miles rewards converter using Git and java constructors whilst conducting unit tests
  • Made use of Git forking, cloning, commits and pushing as well as relational databases

Personal Project

Python Tkinter American Football Game
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Developed Python-based American football game using TKInter and OOP
  • Implemented collision detection for realistic gameplay interactions
  • Created Al player mechanics for dynamic ball-catching scenarios
  • Achieved realistic simulation with randomised Al ball handling
  • Enhanced user experience with key mapping for player movement

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Richmond The American International University Lon
05-2026

Skills

Full-stack development

Machine learning

Front-end development

REST API integration

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Python

HTML

CSS

Javascript

ReactJS

Nodejs

API

Flask

pytorch

Tailwind css

Git version control

Timeline

Personal Project

AI Famous Artwork Image Generator
05.2025 - 05.2025

Personal Project

Disney + Clone
01.2025 - 04.2025

Hackathon Participant

Microsoft
12.2024 - 12.2024

Personal Project

Full-stack Chat App
07.2024 - 07.2024

Embrace Mentorship Program Graduate

Microsoft
03.2024 - 04.2024

Hackathon Participant

Microsoft
03.2024 - 03.2024

Virtual Internship

GE Aerospace
03.2024 - 03.2024

Virtual Internship

JPMorgan Chase
02.2024 - 02.2024

Personal Project

Python Tkinter American Football Game
09.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Richmond The American International University Lon
Austin ChiwamboFull-Stack Devloper