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Resourceful full-stack developer with a heart for purpose-driven tech, skilled in Ruby on Rails and building digital solutions for real-world problems.

What makes me unique as a developer is the blend of purpose, adaptability, and real-world impact that drives my work. I didn’t get into software development simply to build cool apps — I started coding to solve problems that matter to people. From streamlining administrative systems for local government in Zimbabwe to creating an online marketplace that helps small businesses sell car parts more effectively, my projects are always rooted in tangible value and usability. One of my recent accomplishments is developing a digital change-of-use permit system for Harare City Council using Ruby on Rails. What makes this special isn’t just the tech stack — it’s the fact that I took a bureaucratic, paper-heavy process and transformed it into something efficient, trackable, and accessible. It’s a small but meaningful contribution toward digital transformation in a context where it's needed most. I’m passionate about building platforms that empower communities, particularly in underserved markets. Whether it’s launching PartsToGo, a growing car parts marketplace in Zimbabwe, or conceptualizing platforms like TendersZimbabwe, I love taking on the kind of challenges where impact matters more than hype. I bring not only the technical skills — full-stack development, systems thinking, clean and maintainable code — but also a strong sense of empathy and purpose to every line I write. I thrive where others may hesitate: limited resources, unclear paths, and bold ideas. My strength lies in turning vision into product, especially when the goal is to make life easier, more efficient, and more just for real people.

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Experienced & Empathetic Tech Lead • RuboCop Core Team Member

Programming professionally for 20 years. I've spent the last 4.5 years as Backend Lead at Pexels, and previously held lead roles at HYP3R and TalentNest. Primarily interested in backend Team Lead or Engineering Lead positions. Looking for a fully remote role. I am very passionate about software engineering, writing maintainable, testable and clean code that follows good architectural practices. I began as a self-taught programmer as a preteen, and worked as a freelance developer through high school and university. That led to a career in multiple industries (including construction, applicant tracking software, social media and currently stock photography), and a fast rise from individual contributor to tech lead and beyond. In order to give back to the Ruby community, I began heavily contributing to RuboCop (a Ruby linter with 300 million downloads that is a key piece of the toolset for most Ruby developers), culminating being invited to become a core team member at the beginning of 2021. I have held lead seniority roles for more than 12 years. As a manager, I see myself as a developer advocate, and spend a lot of time focusing on the happiness and productivity of my staff. Currently I am the Backend Lead at Pexels. In this capacity at a small company, I have a wide variety of responsibilities, including: Architect, plan, implement, test and ship large complex features and build out process Help non-engineers plan, scope and estimate their projects and participate in organization-wide product planning Triage and respond to security issues in code and infrastructure, including running a bug bounty program Manage and mentor a team of backend engineers of all levels. Procure and negotiate with vendors, including saving the company tens of thousands of dollars in hosting costs Looking forward to hearing from you!

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Relentlessly curious & focused on outcomes

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I am a career-changer that has always found ways to use my coding skills to enhance my value. I am seeking to transition into software development full time. As a career "pivot," I have a strong and reliable work history. I have been the director of a non-profit subsidiary, managed the development of a Salesforce platform for a program providing college education to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students (700+ students in six locations), launched a temporary supportive housing program for formerly incarcerated college students working towards completion of their degrees, and previously worked as a paralegal at law firms defending doctors and hospitals in healthcare litigation. All of this built upon a degree in business with a concentration in mathematics. As a developer, I attended a coding boot camp focused on Ruby, Rails, and JavaScript. I have a portfolio of student projects to show for it, but most of my recent coding has focused around open source contributions to projects like Dry-rb and Hanami, including a major refactor of the Hanami Router library. I am insatiably curious and love to learn. I am an excellent communicator, with experience writing documentation, delivering talks, and teaching seminars. I believe that learning, teaching, and collaboration are the three founts of productivity and innovation. I would love to speak with you about how I can contribute to your project and team!

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