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Mitch Tembo

@mitchtembo

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Detail-oriented software engineer skilled in React, MERN stack, QA, and data validation.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek remote-friendly roles where I can apply React/MERN and QA expertise, contribute to data-heavy projects, and grow into AI/LLM support or annotation work.

I am a detail-oriented software engineer with hands-on experience in software development, data handling, and quality assurance. I have built full-stack React applications and supported backend API integrations using the MERN stack while maintaining a strong focus on reliability and correctness.

In my internship at Smarrtech Clarity and through freelance projects, I led frontend development using React and Tailwind, managed QA and testing cycles, and ensured data consistency across user-facing modules. I’ve contributed to features, debugging, and system stability improvements in remote team settings.

I have ~1–2 years of QA-focused experience and a growing interest in AI, data annotation, and LLM training support. I value clear technical documentation, collaborative remote workflows, and opportunities to apply my problem-solving skills to data-heavy systems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Software Engineering Intern

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Smarrtech Clarity

Dec 2024 - Present (10 months)

Developed and maintained React modules using the MERN stack, conducted software testing and debugging to uphold quality standards, and assisted in backend API integrations to improve system stability.

React JavaScript MERN QA Testing Debugging API Integration

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Freelance Software Developer

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Various Clients

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Built applications including an expense tracker, booking system, and payroll prototype using React and Tailwind, managed frontend logic and QA cycles to ensure data consistency and polished user experience.

React Tailwind JavaScript Frontend Development QA Testing Data Validation UX Remote Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Zimbabwe Open University

Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering with coursework and projects focused on software development, data handling, and quality assurance.