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Michael West

@michaelwest

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Versatile software engineer focused on web solutions, systems integration, and growth.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for roles building web applications and integrated systems where I can solve operational problems, work cross-functionally, and grow my engineering and DevOps expertise.

I am a versatile software engineer with hands-on experience designing and deploying web applications, portals, and internal tools that streamline operations and improve customer engagement. I combine full‑stack development skills with practical IT support and server management to deliver reliable, production-ready solutions.

My work spans website design and SEO-driven digital marketing to systems integration for asset tracking, invoicing, and reporting, enabling service-oriented businesses to scale their operations and improve data management. I am experienced with React, Node.js, .NET, SQL/NoSQL databases, Docker, and Linux, and I apply engineering insight to align IT solutions with industry needs.

I seek to bring technical rigor and a customer-focused mindset to teams that value practical problem solving, measurable impact, and continuous improvement; I have delivered projects as a freelance consultant and contributed to IT and network management during an industrial attachment at an educational institution.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Software Engineer

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Freelance

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Designed and deployed web applications and portals for clients, built internal tools for equipment tracking and client booking, and maintained websites to improve SEO and customer engagement.

React Next.js PostgreSQL MongoDB Docker SEO Digital Marketing

Software Engineering Trainee

Midlands Christian School

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)

Assisted with network management and IT support, implemented data storage and retrieval systems that improved record management efficiency, and contributed to development of digital communication platforms.

Networking Nginx C++SQL Data Management IT Support System Integration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Bindura University of Science Education

Bachelor of Science (Hons), Software Engineering

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Software Engineering with expected graduation in 2026, focusing on software development and systems integration.