Resume

Full-Stack Developer & On-Screen Storyteller

Where technical expertise meets telegenic charm - my professional journey in code and broadcast.

Professional Summary

Takudzwa Nicklaus Chirume

Full-Stack Developer with 5+ years experience specializing in web systems, mobile applications, and game development across multiple industries.

  • Harare, Zimbabwe
  • +263 77 715 1878 | +263 71 714 3480
  • nicklaus.chirume@gmail.com
  • Driver's License (Class 1)

Education

B.Sc. Business Management & IT

2022

Catholic University of Zimbabwe

Certifications

  • Expert SEO (SEMRUSH, 2022)
  • Fundamentals in SEO (Hubspot, 2021)
  • Responsive Web Design (FreeCodeCamp, 2020)
  • TEFL Certificate (2019)
  • Datacamp Scholarship (2025)

Professional Journey

Senior Developer & Team Lead

Dec 2022 - Present

Zimpapers Group (Herald, Sunday Mail, Kwayedza, Hmetro)

  • Lead team of 8 developers delivering 10+ projects annually
  • Unified 12+ publications into single web platform (3M+ readers)
  • Developed Access All platform consolidating all newspapers
  • Created video-on-demand service expanding digital offerings

Mobile Game Developer

Jan 2024 - May 2024

Shamush Games (UK Remote)

  • Developed 2 games (50,000+ combined downloads)
  • Created 5+ game prototypes in Ionic/Phaser
  • Optimized performance (40% faster load times)
  • Integrated monetization (30% LTV increase)

Lead Web Developer

Jan 2020 - Nov 2020

Webiconic, Harare

  • Managed 6+ major client websites
  • Configured hosting for 50+ sites (cPanel/WHMCS)
  • Established international partnerships

Web Developer

2018 - 2019

Freelance & Early Career

  • Built first commercial websites
  • Developed WordPress/Drupal skills
  • Completed first e-commerce projects

Tech Presenter/Expert

2022-Present

ZTN, ZBC

  • Co-presenter on "Swipe" and "The Mint"
  • Tech resource for national TV
  • Blockchain speaker at HIT with Girls in Tech