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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
Education
B.Sc. Honours in Business Management & IT
2022
Catholic University in Zimbabwe
Advanced Level Certificate
2015
3 Passes: History, Divinity, Geography
Ordinary Level Certificate
2017
5 Passes including Mathematics and English Language
Certifications
- Expert SEO Certification (SEMRUSH, 2022)
- Fundamentals in SEO (HubSpot, 2021)
- Responsive Web Design (freeCodeCamp, 2020)
- TEFL Certificate (International, 2019)
- Google Ads Certification (Google, 2024)
- DataCamp Scholarship (DataCamp, 2025)
Professional Journey
Head of ICT
June 2026 – Present
Africa Economic Development Strategies (AEDS) · Harare, Zimbabwe
- Develop and implement the AEDS ICT Strategy in alignment with the organisation's 2030 vision
- Oversee all ICT infrastructure, systems and platforms used across AEDS
- Manage and mentor the ICT team including developers and interns
- Define, implement and enforce ICT policies and standards across the organisation
- Lead procurement of technology solutions, software and services
- Manage the ICT budget and report to executive management on ICT performance
Technology and Digital Strategy Associate
March 2026 – May 2026
Africa Economic Development Strategies (AEDS) · Harare, Zimbabwe
- Led website management ensuring content accuracy, UX quality and brand alignment with the AEDS mission
- Designed and implemented internal systems including databases, knowledge management platforms and workflow tools
- Spearheaded evaluation and adoption of technologies to advance research and communication capabilities
- Monitored digital analytics and produced reports on web traffic, content engagement and outreach performance
Senior Website, Mobile and System Developer
Dec 2022 – Jan 2026
Zimpapers Group (Herald, Sunday Mail, Kwayedza, H-Metro, Star FM, Capitalk FM, ZTN) · Harare, Zimbabwe
- Led a team of 8 developers, consistently delivering 10+ high-quality software projects annually
- Unified all Zimpapers websites into a single web application, improving advertising revenue metrics
- Developed and maintained websites for The Herald, Star FM, Capitalk FM and Sunday Mail, reaching over 1 million users
- Designed and launched 3 mobile applications with integrated user feedback systems
- Implemented RESTful APIs for 12 internal services, improving cross-platform performance
- Created 5 custom WordPress plugins and built in-house HR and procurement systems
- Developed the Access All platform consolidating 12 newspapers into one application, growing readership past 3 million
- Launched ZTN's first video-on-demand website, expanding digital services and audience reach
- Founded the Zimpapers Innovation Team, leading digital initiatives across 4 cities and 12 publications
Mobile Game Developer
Jan 2024 – May 2024
Shamush Games (Danstyn Limited) · Remote, UK
- Developed DragonsRend and Dragons Fly from concept to launch using the Phaser framework, achieving 50,000+ combined downloads
- Built 5 hyper-casual game prototypes using Ionic Capacitor with 2-week rapid development cycles
- Reduced load times by 40% through asset streaming and progressive loading techniques
- Integrated AdMob and Unity Ads, increasing player lifetime value by 30%
- Designed a procedural level generation system that improved player retention by 20%
Lead Web Developer
Jan 2020 – Nov 2020
Webiconic · Harare, Zimbabwe
- Developed and maintained 6 major client websites
- Configured cPanel and WHMCS servers, managing over 50 hosted websites
- Mentored 2 junior developers and brokered 3 international partnerships
Tech Presenter / Expert
2022 – Present
ZTN, ZBC · Harare, Zimbabwe
- Co-presenter on ZTN shows "Swipe" and "The Mint"
- Tech resource for ZTN and ZBC National TV
- Blockchain speaker at Harare Institute of Technology alongside Girls in Tech
Technical skills
Languages
- HTML5 / CSS3
- JavaScript (ES6+)
- PHP (Laravel, Symfony)
- Python (Django, Flask)
- Dart (Flutter)
Frameworks & UI
- React.js
- Vue.js
- Bootstrap
- Tailwind CSS
- jQuery
Mobile & Game
- React Native
- Flutter
- Phaser JS
- Ionic Capacitor
Databases
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- Firebase
- SQLite
- Oracle
DevOps & Tools
- cPanel / WHM
- WHMCS
- REST APIs
- Agile / Scrum
- Git
Analytics
- Tableau
- Power BI
- Google Analytics
Certificates
Expert SEO Certification
SEMRUSH · 2022
Fundamentals in SEO
HubSpot · 2021
Responsive Web Design
freeCodeCamp · 2020
TEFL Certificate
International · 2019
Google Ads Certification
Google · 2024
DataCamp Scholarship
DataCamp · 2025
Achievements & involvement
Tech Blogger and Content Creator on TikTok (@sleep_deprived_dev), covering software development trends and tutorials
Tech TV Personality; co-presenter on ZTN shows Swipe and The Mint, and tech resource for ZTN and ZBC National TV
Implemented a working Smart Agriculture greenhouse at Kurima Kukohwa Farm
Presented on Blockchain Technology at Harare Institute of Technology alongside Girls in Tech
Participated in the DSA Africa Hackathon
Selected for the DataCamp Scholarship 2025