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raizel havilliard

@raizelhavilliard

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Junior Python backend developer focused on automation and clean architecture.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role building backend APIs or automation tools in a collaborative, documentation-driven remote or hybrid team where I can grow my Python skills and contribute to maintainable production workflows.

I am a junior Python developer with hands-on experience building backend APIs and automation tools, focusing on clean architecture, data validation, and practical production-like workflows.

I designed and implemented a Lead Management RESTful API using FastAPI, SQLite, and SQLAlchemy with API key authentication, structured logging, and database constraints to prevent duplicates. I also built a CLI email follow-up automation that validates emails, processes CSVs, and produces execution reports.

I am comfortable working with remote teams, adapt quickly to new tools, and prioritize readable, maintainable code that solves real-world problems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Junior Python Developer

Self Employed

Built backend APIs and CLI automation tools to manage and follow up on business leads, implementing API key authentication, data validation, and logging to prevent duplicates and improve reliability.

Python fastAPI SQLite SQLAlchemy Pydantic REST APIs CLI Tools

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Harvard University

Certificate, Computer Science

Completed CS50's Introduction to Programming with Python covering Python fundamentals, data structures, file handling, and practical programming projects.