Kelvin Chawora

A versatile Front-End Web Engineer and UI/UX Developer, bringing concepts to life in the digital realm through a fusion of creative vision and technical expertise.

Johannesburg, South Africa

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About

I craft compelling web and mobile experiences, drawing on my 7+ years of experience and proficiency in JavaScript, ReactJS, Python, and NodeJS. My work stands as a testament to my dedication to user experience and innovation. With a diverse skill set and a strong capacity for adaptation and learning, I continue to make significant contributions in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Work Experience

ZimWorX
On Site

Jul 2022 - Present

Creative Web Engineer

I create engaging and responsive web applications, specializing in JavaScript/React and the associated technology stacks. I use Adobe XD for visual design and prioritize performance optimization and product improvement. My teamwork and focus on user needs result in solutions that leverage the latest technologies, with clean, efficient code that follows best practices.

MikaExpress Limited
Remote

Jun 2020 - Jan 2022

Front-End Developer

I developed appealing and intuitive interfaces for MikaExpress and associated companies using NodeJS, Python & JS. My collaboration with the backend team and focus on user experience ensured seamless integration. Guided by Agile methodologies, I delivered high-quality products on time, with continuous improvements based on analytics

OmniContact
Hybrid

May 2019 - Dec 2021

Web Developer & Digital Marketer

I led development and optimization of marketing campaigns and website design, driving web traffic. I used data analytics to improve our digital platforms and boost the success of ads et al.

Advanced Innovation
Hybrid

Jun 2016 - Sep 2017

Chief Developer

I was a chief developer (mostly focusing on web) for a computer vision and ML startup

Muzinda Hub
On Site

Oct 2015 - Jun 2016

iOS Developer & Mentor

I was an iOS/Swift Developer at Muzinda Hub and became a mentor for incoming developers after graduating from the pioneer class of the program.

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe
On Site

Nov 2015 - Mar 2016

Software Development Internship

Software Development Internship

Education

University of Zimbabwe

2013 - 2017
Applied Information Technology (Software Engineering Major)

Skills

JavaScript
TypeScript
Python
NodeJS
Git
WSL
Docker
AWS
Azure
Linux
UI/UX Design
Digital Marketing
SEO/SEM
MongoDB
DevOps
Data Science

Projects

zimworx.com

The ZimWorX corporate website

TypeScript
Next.js
Webpack
NodeJS
SCSS
Cloudflare
OpenGraph
Nginx

mnydigital.uk

The MNY Digital Website

React
PWA
Next.js
Webpack
NodeJS
SCSS

supportdds.com

The SupportDDS website

TypeScript
Next.js
Webpack
NodeJS
SCSS
IMK

Pets Go Private

A web platform to book chartered flights for people who want to travel with their pets between Texas and Liberia, Costa Rica

TypeScript
Next.js
Webpack
GraphQL
NodeJS
SCSS
Firebase

Internal Landing Page

An internal landing page that serves as a captive portal, as well as a company announcements board

TypeScript
Next.js
Webpack
GraphQL
NodeJS
SCSS
Firebase

K2G Ordering System

A web platform to order K2G Group Services & Products

Side Project
TypeScript
Next.js
Vite
GraphQL
MongoDB

MikaExpress

An e-commerce platform tailored for Africa, by Africans

ReactJS
TypeScript
Ant Design
Python
Antd Mobile
NodeJS
WSL
AWS

kevhi.netlify.app

This website, hellooooo (unless you're reading a printed version of it...lol). Built with Next.js

Side Project
Next.js
Netlify
Python

nokunasheinc

A branding company website

Side Project
Next.js
NodeJS

Marvins Tours Website

A travel and tourism website for a touur company in Costa Rica

Next.js
Wordpress
NodeJS
Tailwind

Credentials

IBM Data Science Specialization

Sep 2020

IBM

Credential ID: RYEA6ZZ5P9US

Applied Data Science Capstone

Aug 2020

Coursera

Credential ID: E8U4W6PR8WPE

Machine Learning With Python

Jul 2020

Coursera

Credential ID: 3UXYLHA8N5AR

Data Science Specialist

Feb 2020

Coursera

Credential ID: K9QLUGQ6XQZ9

UX Design

Sep 2019

Adobe

Credential ID: CREDLY-20857250

Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

May 2019

Grow with Google Africa

Credential ID: CWB D3X YYK