Raphael Mgawi

Assisted in overseeing and maintaining the institution's IT infrastructure, including network systems, servers, and hardware components. Key responsibilities included routine system maintenance, diagnosing and troubleshooting technical issues, ensuring optimal performance and security of IT systems.

Operated the Election Management Device (EMD) to verify voter identity and eligibility during the voter verification process. Ensured the integrity, functionality, and security of the devices, reported technical issues, and upheld the principles of transparency in accordance with MEC guidelines.

Designed, developed, and maintained full-stack web applications, utilizing front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap, alongside back-end tools including PHP, MySQL, and third-party APIs. Applied software engineering best practices and project management principles to streamline development processes, reduce costs, minimize errors, and accelerate delivery timelines.

Responsible for registering eligible voters for the 2025 general elections and facilitating the transfer of voters between polling centres using the Election Management Device (EMD). Duties included capturing biometric and demographic data, updating voter records, verifying existing voter information, and ensuring data accuracy and integrity within the national voter registration system.

Provided technical support and hardware maintenance services for financial institutions, including First Capital Bank, NBS Bank, and the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM). Responsibilities included diagnosing and repairing printer hardware issues, servicing and calibrating money counting machines, and performing routine diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on desktop computers and related I

Contributed to the development of an intuitive and high-performance web application as part of a well-structured development team. Applied sound software engineering principles to optimize development efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize errors. Implemented robust front-end and back-end strategies to enhance application performance and user engagement.

Developed and maintained both front-end and back-end interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, PHP, and MySQL. Worked with MySQL Workbench for importing large amounts of data into the system.

Developed and maintained both front-end and back-end interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, PHP, and MySQL. Integrated a Payment API to facilitate online transactions.

Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Information and Community Technology (ICT) at Mzuzu University. This program provided a comprehensive understanding of IT principles and community applications.

Completed the Malawi School Certificate of Education at Robert Blake Secondary School. This foundational education provided a strong academic background.