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Award-winning software engineer, tech community leader, and advocate for women in technology. Building innovative AI-driven solutions while empowering the next generation of tech leaders.
Professional Experience
Founder & Community Lead
2020 – PresentWomen in Tech Malawi
Building Africa's most vibrant community for women in technology
- Founded and scaled a thriving pan-African community supporting over 1,000+ women in tech, AI, software development, and emerging technologies
- Designed and delivered comprehensive workshops, intensive coding bootcamps, and structured mentorship programs that have introduced hundreds of women to programming, machine learning, and cloud technologies
- Spearheaded digital strategy managing social media channels, creating engaging technical content, and building a strong online presence that amplifies women's voices in the African tech ecosystem
- Secured partnerships with major tech companies and educational institutions to provide resources, training, and career opportunities for community members
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Dec 2022 – PresentChip In Limited | Fintech Innovation
Leading technical operations for an AI-powered financial inclusion platform
- Direct oversight of end-to-end web and mobile application development, guiding technical teams of 10+ engineers to deliver user-centric, scalable, and secure fintech solutions serving thousands of customers
- Lead AI strategy for mission-critical projects including predictive analytics engines, ML-powered credit scoring models, and intelligent investment recommendation platforms that enhance financial accessibility for underserved markets
- Orchestrate cross-functional collaboration between product, engineering, design, and business teams, establishing agile workflows, defining project roadmaps, allocating resources strategically, and ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality products
- Drive operational excellence implementing best practices for code quality, security compliance, performance optimization, and scalable cloud infrastructure
- Achieved 40% improvement in platform performance and user engagement through data-driven optimization strategies
Women Techmakers Ambassador & Board Member
2023 – PresentGoogle Women Techmakers | Southern Africa Regional Board
Championing diversity and inclusion in AI and technology across Southern Africa
- Regional leadership role representing and advocating for women in tech across 15+ Southern African countries, collaborating with Google to shape programs and policies that promote gender equality in technology
- Design and deliver comprehensive training programs on machine learning fundamentals, AI ethics, responsible AI development, and cloud computing (AWS, Google Cloud) for aspiring women technologists
- Organize large-scale events including International Women's Day celebrations, technical conferences, and networking sessions that connect women with industry leaders, mentors, and career opportunities
- Create educational resources and curricula that make advanced tech concepts accessible to women from diverse educational and professional backgrounds
Software Developer - AI & Financial Systems
Sept 2023 – Dec 2023NBS Bank | Digital Banking Division
Developing AI-enhanced solutions for secure digital banking
- Engineered AI-powered financial solutions for digital banking platform, improving transaction processing speed by 35% and enhancing customer experience for 100,000+ active users
- Integrated sophisticated machine learning models to detect fraudulent transactions in real-time, reducing fraud incidents by 60% and strengthening security infrastructure protecting millions of dollars in daily transactions
- Developed automated loan assessment system using predictive modeling and risk analysis algorithms, reducing loan processing time from 5 days to 2 hours while maintaining 95% accuracy in creditworthiness evaluation
- Collaborated with data science team to train and optimize ML models on historical banking data, ensuring regulatory compliance and ethical AI practices
Frontend Engineer
July 2022 – Dec 2022The Shipp Group Ltd | Social Technology
Building AI-driven social connection platforms
- Architected and developed a cross-platform mobile application designed to foster meaningful friendships and authentic social connections, reaching 10,000+ downloads within first 3 months
- Engineered sophisticated AI recommendation engine using collaborative filtering and natural language processing to intelligently match users based on interests, location, and social preferences, achieving 78% successful connection rate
- Implemented responsive, accessible frontend using React and modern web technologies, ensuring seamless user experience across iOS, Android, and web platforms with 99.9% uptime
- Optimized application performance reducing load times by 50% and implementing progressive web app features for offline functionality
Technical & Leadership Expertise
Programming & Development
AI & Machine Learning
Community & Leadership
Project & Content Management
Awards & Recognition
Winner - Innovations Jam 2024
SheCode Spotlight Award
Awarded first place for developing DevCentral, an innovative AI-driven platform that connects tech professionals with opportunities, resources, and career advancement tools. The platform leverages machine learning to match users with relevant job postings, learning resources, and networking events, democratizing access to tech opportunities across Africa. Recognized for technical excellence, social impact, and scalability potential.
Selected for AWS re:Invent - Las Vegas
Recognition for Cloud & AI Innovation
Competitively selected from thousands of applicants to attend AWS re:Invent, the world's premier cloud computing conference in Las Vegas. Recognition specifically highlights contributions to AI-driven financial solutions, innovative use of AWS cloud services, and leadership in bringing cloud technology to emerging markets. Gained deep insights into cutting-edge cloud architecture, serverless computing, and enterprise-scale AI deployments while networking with global tech leaders.
AWS re:Invent Alumni Advisor 2025
Mentorship & Community Leadership
Appointed as official Alumni Advisor for the 2025 AWS re:Invent alumni community, responsible for mentoring program participants on advanced cloud technologies, AI/ML services, and career development in cloud computing. Lead technical workshops, provide guidance on AWS certification paths, and foster a supportive community of cloud professionals across Africa. Share expertise in building scalable, cost-effective cloud solutions for startups and enterprises.
Education & Certifications
Level 6 Diploma in Computing and Information Systems
ABMA Board | The University of Malawi
Comprehensive advanced diploma covering the full spectrum of modern software engineering, from foundational computer science principles to practical application development.
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Let's Create Something Amazing Together
With a proven track record in building innovative solutions, leading tech communities, and driving meaningful impact, I'm excited to collaborate on your next project. Whether you're looking for technical expertise, leadership, or strategic vision, let's connect!