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Leslie Chapinduka

Harare

Summary

A versatile full stack developer with a passion for building innovative and scalable web applications, with more than three years experience in both front-end and back-end development. I thrive in dynamic and collaborative environment where I can contribute to the entire software development lifecycle. On the front-end I excel in HTML, CSS and Javascript leveraging frameworks such as Vue JS, Tailwind CSS to create engaging user interfaces. I am also proficient in server side technologies such as PHP, Nuxt JS and Laravel. I have worked with databases like MongoDB, PostgreSQL and MySQL designing efficient data models. I have a deep understanding of software architecture principles and have hands-on experience on building and deploying applications using cloud platforms like AWS and Azure.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Developer

QuickResults ZW
Harare
11.2023 - Current
  • Develop and maintain backend features using Laravel.
  • Build and manage APIs for system functionality and WhatsApp chatbot integration.
  • Design and optimize database schemas with Eloquent ORM.
  • Write and execute PHP tests (unit, integration, and feature tests).
  • Implement responsive designs with TailwindCSS.
  • Manage deployment using Laravel Forge.
  • Use Alpine.js for frontend interactivity.

Software Developer

Africa Geo-data Inc
Capetown, South Africa
06.2022 - 10.2023
  • Developed responsive web applications using React.js and Vue.js enhancing user experience and functionality.
  • Collaborated with GIS specialists to create web mapping applications, visualizing geospatial data effectively.
  • Utilized Leaflet and OpenLayers for interactive maps, improving data accessibility for clients.
  • Implemented RESTful APIs using PHP and Laravel to connect frontend applications with backend services.

Full-stack Developer

Axis Solutions Africa
Harare
01.2020 - 05.2022
  • Developed custom web applications using Laravel and React.js for e-commerce and logistics companies.
  • Collaborated with clients to integrate third-party APIs, such as payment gateways and map-based services.
  • Implemented dynamic dashboards with data visualization features to improve client reporting.
  • Leveraged Agile methodologies to move development lifecycle rapidly through initial prototyping to enterprise-quality testing and final implementation.

Junior Web-GIS Developer

GeoDynamo
Harare
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Integrated geospatial data into existing enterprise systems using various protocols including WMS, WFS, KML, XML, JSON.
  • Provided technical support to internal teams on GIS related tasks such as map production, spatial analysis, data management and more.
  • Developed a GIS-powered web management system for public utilities, integrating spatial data into web applications using Laravel and Leaflet.js.
    Spatial analysis for infrastructure siting using QGIS and ArcGIS.
  • Optimized PostgreSQL databases with PostGIS extensions for handling complex spatial queries.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Surveying And Geomatics

Midlands State University
Zimbabwe
11-2018

Skills

  • Frontend Development: Reactjs, JavaScript, jQuery, VueJS
  • Backend Development: PHP, Laravel
  • GIS & Mapping: Leaflet, OpenLayers, Cesium, Maplibre, ArcGIS, QGIS
  • Web Development: REST Services, AJAX
  • Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB
  • Tools & Technologies: Git, Docker, Visual Studio Code

Languages

English
First Language

Timeline

Software Developer

QuickResults ZW
11.2023 - Current

Software Developer

Africa Geo-data Inc
06.2022 - 10.2023

Full-stack Developer

Axis Solutions Africa
01.2020 - 05.2022

Junior Web-GIS Developer

GeoDynamo
01.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Surveying And Geomatics

Midlands State University

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