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About Me

Passionate about creating digital experiences that make a difference

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My Story

I am a design-minded engineer transitioning from software engineering into UI/UX design. My journey began in fullstack development, working with technologies like Django, Vue.js, and Laravel, but I discovered my true passion lies in creating intuitive, user-centered interfaces that bridge the gap between beautiful design and functional code.

During my time as a Software Developer Intern at Nubiacom, I worked on fullstack development for JobHunters using Django, Bootstrap 4, and Vue.js, and contributed to Caregraphy on the frontend. I also freelance at BEASOPHT Media, where I built their website with Django and Next.js.

Currently, I work at Magetsi as a Junior Software Engineer, where I'm solely responsible for the Events and Tickets functionality. This role has been instrumental in my transition—I handle both backend and frontend development using Vue.js, Bootstrap 4, and Laravel, while leading UI/UX design efforts as part of a collaborative team.

My transition to UI/UX design: What started as a technical challenge has evolved into a passion for understanding user needs, crafting thoughtful experiences, and solving complex problems through design. My engineering background gives me a unique advantage—I understand both the creative possibilities and technical constraints, allowing me to design solutions that are not just beautiful, but also feasible and performant.

Design Philosophy

I love designing user-centered, intuitive interfaces that simplify complex systems. Every design decision I make is grounded in research, empathy, and a deep understanding of how users interact with digital products. I believe great design is invisible—users shouldn't have to think about how to use something; it should feel natural and effortless.

⚛ Vue.js🎨 Tailwind CSS📐 Bootstrap 5💻 Django🔧 Laravel🖊 UX Design

Skills & Expertise

UI/UX Design

UX ResearchWireframingPrototypingUser TestingDesign SystemsFigmaFigJam

Frontend

Vue.jsReactNext.jsTailwind CSSBootstrap

Backend

DjangoLaravelPythonPHPPostgreSQL

Tools

GitDockerVercelNotionAdobe Creative Suite

Certifications

Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate

Google via Coursera

Completed October 19, 2025 • 21 hours

Learned to empathize with users, develop problem statements, and generate ideas for user-centered solutions. Gained skills in user research, personas, user flows, and competitive analysis.

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Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

Google via Coursera

Completed July 19, 2025 • 13 hours

Learned foundational UX concepts including user-centered design, the design process, accessibility, wireframing, prototyping, and design sprints. Understood the role of UX designers and cross-functional collaboration.

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Achievements & Recognition

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3rd Place - International Ideathon 2022

NICE School of Business Studies, India

Medical courier service idea - delivering medication to customers' doorstep. Beat 19 competing teams from various universities.

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Global Appathon Qualifier

Computer Science Society of Zimbabwe & The @ Company

Part of 9-student team that qualified for second track of global appathon. Beat 10 local teams with innovative @protocol application.

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Experience

Junior Software Engineer & UI/UX Designer

September 2024 – Present

Magetsi

Solely responsible for Events and Tickets functionality (backend and frontend) using Vue.js, Bootstrap 4, and Laravel. Leading UI/UX design efforts, conducting user research, and creating wireframes and prototypes using Figma. Working collaboratively to improve user experience and accessibility.

Freelance Web Developer

January 2025 – Present

BEASOPHT Media

Built beasophtmedia.co.zw with Django and Next.js, creating a modern business website with online ordering capabilities.

Software Developer Intern

March 2023 – December 2023

Nubiacom

Fullstack development of JobHunters using Django, Bootstrap 4, and Vue.js. Frontend development for Caregraphy using Vue.js and Bootstrap.