Tayanana Zifamba
@tayananazifamba
Software developer building scalable full‑stack applications that drive measurable product impact.
What I'm looking for
I am a software developer with 4+ years of experience designing, building, and optimizing scalable applications across nonprofit, startup, and academic projects. I specialize in React.js and Node.js and focus on delivering reliable solutions that enhance performance, accessibility, and user experience.
At The Arlington Institute I optimized core web platforms, reducing downtime by 25% and improving load speed by 40%, and I built digital research tools that cut manual processing time by 60%. I also designed interactive visualizations that increased report readership by 25%.
As Lead Full‑Stack Developer at Safe Space I led the end‑to‑end launch of the web platform, drove a 289% revenue increase in the first month, managed a team of three, and built a Node.js/Express + MongoDB backend handling 10k+ monthly active users with zero downtime. I continually prioritize data‑driven decisions by integrating analytics and reporting dashboards.
I have freelance experience leading large‑scale automation and data projects under NDA, improving deployment speed and reducing system errors, and I contribute to community initiatives such as digital literacy training. I seek roles where I can apply my full‑stack expertise to solve real‑world problems and scale product impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Full-Stack Developer
Safe Space
Sep 2025 - Present (4 months)
Led end-to-end development and launch of the Safe Space web platform, driving a 289% revenue increase in the first month and achieving 40%+ improvement in user retention while supporting 10k+ monthly active users with zero downtime.
Web Developer
The Arlington Institute
Jan 2022 - Sep 2025 (3 years 8 months)
Optimized and maintained core web platforms, reducing downtime by 25% and improving load speed by 40%; developed digital research tools that cut manual processing time by 60% and created visualizations that increased report readership by 25%.
Software Developer
Mental Health Tracker
Jan 2024 - Apr 2024 (3 months)
Built a full-stack mental health tracker using React.js, Node.js, and MongoDB with JWT-based authentication, mood tracking, journaling, appointment scheduling, and Chart.js visualizations for trend analysis.
Freelance Technical Lead
Confidential Client
Oct 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 3 months)
Collaborated under NDA with a senior Google engineer to design architectures and develop backend features for petabyte-scale data tools, improving deployment speed and reducing system errors by 30% while supporting workflows for 1,000+ employees.
IT Literacy Trainer
Community Program
Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 (2 months)
Delivered digital literacy workshops to 50+ elderly learners, customizing instruction on email, Microsoft Office, and online safety to increase participants' confidence and independent platform use.
Social Media Manager
Simply Creative
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Boosted Instagram and Facebook engagement by 50% in 3 months and expanded client reach by 40% through targeted ad campaigns, improving campaign ROI by 20% via analytics-driven optimization.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IU International University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Science, Software Development
Activities and societies: Google: Fundamentals of Digital Marketing certification
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Software Development with an expected graduation in 2026; coursework focused on software engineering principles and full-stack development.
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