Takunda M.

Full Stack Engineer

Building solutions from another dimension...

I am a solutions-driven individual with over 7+ experience in solving complex problems using technology, working with cross-functional teams and executing strategies

I have proven proficiency in developing and maintaining web applications, APIs, and microservices using modern technologies such as JavaScript, Python, PHP and recently using Golang

I am a strong believer in continuous improvement and taking full ownership and responsibility for my work.

2022 — Current
Full Stack Developer · Corporate Advisors
Designed database schemas for PostgreSQL and MongoDB, built React components with state management, and integrated APIs using GraphQL and REST. Developed microservices for reporting, data extraction, event handling, and background tasks, containerized with Docker for Kubernetes deployment. Automated deployments with CI/CD pipelines and optimized performance using Redis caching. Wrote tests with Jest, React Testing Library, and Cypress, documented projects with Docusaurus, and created Python tools for data manipulation and exporting.
Javascript
Typescript
React
Postgres
Kubernetes
Docker
Automation
2020 — 2022
Full Stack Engineer · 263 Africa TV
Integrated Stripe and Paynow payment gateways, boosting sales. Developed a data visualization dashboard for directors to monitor user engagement and built APIs for data access. Authored technical documentation for development and maintenance. Designed a mobile app dashboard using Laravel Voyager, automated testing and deployment with GitHub Actions, and integrated Twilio for OTPs and reset codes.
Javascript
PHP
React
Material UI
Laravel
Postgres
Flutter
Dart
2019 — 2022
Full Stack Developer · BLCK Creative St
Designed and implemented a secure, robust, and scalable Node.js backend with a MongoDB database for user data storage. Integrated cloud storage solutions via REST APIs and SDKs to enhance media access and business value. Maintained projects through code refactoring, testing, and bug fixes. Developed and maintained backends using Laravel and MySQL while integrating local and international payment gateways like PayPal, Stripe, and Paynow.
Javascript
PHP
React
Tailwind
Laravel
Postgres
Flutter
Dart
2020 — 2021
Frontend Developer · Omni Learning
Translated user and system requirements into a responsive frontend using HTML, JavaScript, and Bootstrap while ensuring cross-device compatibility. Managed table migrations and implemented API requests with Axios. Wrote tests using PHPUnit to enhance system robustness and integrated Mailgun for authentication and subscription emails.
Javascript
PHP
Laravel
Bootstrap
JQuery

Kubiru
Is project for managing Kubernetes clusters and their resources.
Javascript
Next JS
React
Redux
Tailwind
Shadcn
SQlite
Pharmacy App
Is a dashboard that allows pharmacies to manage their inventory, patients, pescription, and sales. It also allows pharmacies to accept payments online.
Javascript
Next JS
React
Mongo
Mongoose
Express
RSS Aggregator
RSS Aggregator is a simple RSS feed reader that fetches RSS feeds from multiple sources and stores them in a database
Go
Postgres
RSS
REST API
Snippets
This is a simple snippets app that allows you to store and manage text snippets.
Go
Postgres
Mux
REST API
Chazos
Chazos is headless CMS built with Laravel. It is a simple CMS that allows you to create and manage your content, and you can consume this content using a REST API.
PHP
Laravel
Tailwind
Alpine JS
MySQL
REST API