@pridemuchirawetu
I build React and React Native web and mobile products, backed by Node, Python, AWS, and infrastructure automation.
South AfricaI'm currently building education websites at 2U using React, Next.js, WordPress VIP, PHP, Python Flask, Node, AWS, Terraform, and CI/CD tooling. I also maintain monitoring through CloudWatch, Datadog, and New Relic.
I've led React teams at BetSoftware, reviewed pull requests, set coding standards, documented work, and mentored junior developers. My background also includes React Native, progressive web apps, REST APIs, Flask, PostgreSQL, and earlier wireless RAN engineering work.
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Developing education websites using React, Next.js, WordPress, and PHP. Managing AWS cloud services, monitoring, and CI/CD pipelines.
BetSoftware
Apr 2023 - Mar 2024 (11 months)
Led a tribe, managed teams via Jira and Confluence, reviewed PRs, set coding standards, and mentored junior developers.
Worked on mobile app development as a React Native Engineer and on progressive web apps as a Frontend Engineer using React.
DeepAlert (PTY) LTD
Jun 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Implemented frontend solutions using React, TypeScript, Material UI, and CSS, and REST back-end solutions using Python, Flask, SQLAlchemy, and Postgres.
Worked on the Clicks progressive web app project, implementing PWA using React, JavaScript, CSS3, HTML5, and Bootstrap.
Built single page applications, responsive web designs, and mobile applications using React, React Native, and Android Studio. Coordinated with back-end developers for API endpoints.
Supervised RF installations, commissioning, fault finding, alarm troubleshooting, RAN maintenance, and IP planning for base stations on the MTN project.
MPC Recruitment
Feb 2018 - Aug 2018 (6 months)
Performed fault finding, alarm troubleshooting, RAN maintenance, and supported IPRAN cut overs for the CellC project.
Conducted site surveys, commissioned and handed over BTSs, integrated 2G, 3G, and 4G sites, and managed IP planning and DHCP for new site commissioning.
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
AWS DevOps Engineer, DevOps
AWS DevOps Engineer certification completed in September 2025.
AWS Certified Developer, Cloud Development
AWS Certified Developer certification completed in January 2023.
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronic Engineering
2009 - 2014
Grade: Upper second class (2.1)
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering with upper second class honours.
Software and tools used professionally
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