Mlondi Mchunu
@mlondimchunu
Software engineer focused on scalable full‑stack solutions and measurable impact.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a pragmatic full‑stack software engineer with experience building high‑performance web and software applications, improving revenue‑critical systems, and delivering client‑facing solutions. I specialize in backend and frontend development using Node.js, React, Golang, MySQL, PosygreSQL and MongoDB, and have shipped features that improved performance and monetization for businesses.
I have led redesigns and migrations, implemented authentication and caching strategies, and contributed across the application lifecycle from concept to deployment. I bring a problem‑solving mindset, strong CS fundamentals, and a track record of producing measurable results for SMEs and enterprise clients.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Developer
Freelance Projects
Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 9 months)
Built multiple web tools including a therapist paywall with scheduled publishing and a health-claims verification tool using React, Go and OpenAI integrations; deployed services with Docker.
Software Developer
Africas Best Foods
Mar 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year 3 months)
Redesigned the flagship web application driving ~60M ZAR in annual sales, implemented logistics features that improved delivery workflows, and improved API security and performance via JWT, caching and image compression.
Full Stack Software Engineer
EFama App Pty Ltd
Feb 2024 - Mar 2024 (1 month)
Enhanced mobile and web applications focusing on performance, scalability and UI; managed application lifecycle from concept to release and sustained application quality through testing and debugging.
Web Developer
Kolalux
Oct 2023 - Feb 2024 (4 months)
Researched luxury goods market and migrated the company site from WordPress to Strapi with a React frontend, improving page load time from 17.7s to 2s and maintaining ongoing content and security updates.
Software Architect
Mobile Phone Experts
Feb 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 5 months)
Led SME digitization initiatives and developed survey platform APIs, provided data backup and recovery oversight, and liaised with partners to deliver digital transformation projects.
Software Developer Intern
Ministry of Health
May 2014 - Sep 2014 (4 months)
Created and managed a website for the Health Management Information Systems department and provided onsite and remote Microsoft SQL Server technical support.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UPUniversity of Pune
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering
2016 - 2021
Grade: 7.45/10
Activities and societies: Member - MIT Pune Computer Society
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering completed with a CGPA of 7.45/10 and awarded an ICCR Scholarship.
Swaziland College of Technology
Diploma in Computer Science, Computer Science
2012 - 2015
Diploma in Computer Science focused on practical software development and technologies such as React Native, NodeJS, MongoDB, and Docker.
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