Tafadzwa Gonera

Enabled scalable and modular business capabilities by implementing NATS messaging protocol to enhance communication between NestJS microservices. Boosted Amplitude conversions by reducing cart abandonment through a flexible installment payment service built using a NestJS microservice backed by MySQL.

Mitigated Heroku request timeouts for a chat API using OpenAI by implementing Throng-based clustering and concurrency optimizations with BullMQ Workers to achieve reliable, scalable real-time interactions. Cut monthly operational costs and enhanced the reliability of the CD process by migrating from Heroku to AWS services such as Amplify, EC2, and App Runner, and by containerizing deployments usin

Reduced premium-related service requests and cut manual payment resolution which could take up to a working day by automating premium collection through a NestJS microservice. Streamlined client verification during onboarding by developing a NestJS microservice integrated with third-party SOAP services, improving process efficiency.

Grew revenue by $10,800 (₹65/$) by creating a conversion funnel with landing pages and SEO. Improved domestic brand recognition for leadership hiring with strategic marketing initiatives.

Increased lead tracking accuracy by optimizing Google Analytics (GA) events and Google Tag Manager (GTM). Boosted page engagement metrics by optimizing on-page SEO, as tracked in GA.

Bolstered the agency's brand by developing customized product features for clients such as 2U and Allan Gray, and delivering client projects on time and within budget. Enriched user experience by converting website designs into responsive, cross-browser compatible UIs using flexbox/grid layouts, CSS media queries, jQuery, and native JavaScript.

Created full-stack web apps running on MySQL, Apache Tomcat and Java EE components. This role provided foundational experience in enterprise Java development.

Completed the Amazon Web Services Solutions Architect Associate certification in December 2021. Demonstrated proficiency in designing scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on AWS.

Grade: Gold Medalist Student

Earned an MBA in Finance and Marketing, graduating as a Gold Medalist Student in May 2017. Focused on advanced business strategies, financial management, and market analysis.

Grade: First Division with Distinction

Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, achieving First Division with Distinction in May 2012. Gained foundational knowledge in computer science principles, programming, and software development.