Daniel Kasambala
@danielkasambala
Computer scientist skilled in full-stack development, AI/ML, and delivering robust data and ICT solutions.
What I'm looking for
I am a Computer Science graduate with hands-on experience building full-stack systems, backend APIs, and AI/ML solutions. I have developed projects using FastAPI, Node.js, MongoDB, and React, and I focus on clean API design, efficient data schemas, and reliable system integration.
I lead and mentor teams, having driven engagement as a club leader, and I deliver user-focused products such as a fact-checking agent, a secure group-expense API, and a mental health mobile app. I bring strong problem-solving, communication, and a passion for innovation to collaborative engineering roles.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineer Intern
Snovo Group Limited
Jan 2025 - Present (11 months)
Developed and maintained backend services using Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB, improving performance and reliability; implemented secure authentication and data-processing APIs used by live users and improved email verification and registration workflows.
Backend Developer
TechCrush
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Built backend architecture for the Split Smart App using Node.js and Express, integrated SQL and NoSQL databases to support fast user operations, and improved API structure, documentation, and team Git workflow.
Mobile Developer
Lumina
Delivered a Flutter-based mental health app with a real-time chatbot, iterated on user feedback to improve usability and engagement.
Full-Stack Developer
SplitSmart App
Developed secure REST APIs with JWT authentication and optimized MongoDB queries for group expense management; documented APIs with Swagger to support team collaboration.
Team Lead
Dance for Change Malawi
Coordinated mental health and youth empowerment programs, organized community outreach and events using arts to promote well-being, and strengthened partnerships with NGOs and university stakeholders.
Mobile Money Agent
Airtel Money / TNM Mpamba
Assisted customers with mobile money transactions, resolved account issues, and maintained accurate records while ensuring compliance with regulations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Malawi
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2021 - 2025
Activities and societies: UNIMA Dance Club — Club Leader & Mentor; Computer Society of Malawi activities
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with practical experience in software development, digital systems, and team-based application design.
Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
Malawi School Certificate of Education
Completed the Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE).
TechCrush (Certificate)
Certificate, Backend Development
Completed a Certificate in Node.js & Express.js and a Certificate in Backend Development from TechCrush.
IBM (Online)
Certificate, Artificial Intelligence
Completed Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals with Capstone Project.
Computer Society of Malawi (Certificate)
Certificate
Earned a Certificate of Completion from the Computer Society of Malawi.
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Location
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Website
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