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Senior Systems Engineer

Hello! I’m Malcolm Machiri. Senior Systems Engineer with 5+ years of experience designing, building, and leading automation-first and AI-enabled platforms across enterprise and mission-driven environments.

  • Name Malcolm Machiri
  • Age
  • Email machirimalcom@yahoo.com
  • Phone +263 717 009 860
  • Address 1 Banff Road Eastlea
  • Freelance Available

Services

Software Development

Design and develop web and mobile application as well as API for integration with third parties with a focus on user experience and accessibility

User Support

Assist software users when encountering technical issues or questions regarding the product or services.

System Analyst

Serve as a change agent who identifies organizational improvements needed, design systems to implement those changes, and train and motivate others to use the systems.

Third Party integration

Develop API's that can be used to connect different systems together in order to provide with smooth business processes.

Testimonials

Resume

Experience

  • Full Stack Software Developer

    September 2025 - To date Afrostain Farmtech

    • Lead the design and development of automation-driven, data-centric platforms supporting agritech operations and analytics.
    • Architect and expose scalable RESTful APIs using Python, Django REST Framework and FastAPI.
    • Design and implement workflow automations for data ingestion, processing, notifications, and reporting.
    • Develop modern internal dashboards and portals using Next.js and TypeScript.
    • Integrate AI-powered components for intelligent data processing and decision-support.
    • Implement secure authentication, authorisation, and role-based access control.
    • Produce clear technical documentation, system architecture diagrams, and API specifications.

  • Business Analyst / Systems Support (Contract)

    July 2024 - September 2025 Solugrowth (Pty) Ltd

    • Gathered, analysed, and documented functional and technical system requirements.
    • Supported solution design and worked closely with developers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
    • Assisted in system testing, validation, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
    • Supported change management and system improvements across enterprise applications.

  • Senior Backend Developer (Part Time)

    Sept 2023 - To date Clipflow

    • Designed, developed and maintained high-availability backend platforms supporting web and mobile applications.
    • Built API-driven integrations and webhook-based workflows to automate system interactions and data exchange.
    • Implemented monitoring, logging, and performance optimisation for reliable and scalable systems.
    • Collaborated closely with frontend and product teams to deliver secure, end-to-end digital solutions.
    • Contributed to platform architecture decisions, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and security.

  • Systems Auditor & Digital Governance Technical Expert

    September 2024 - September 2025 Standards Association of Zimbabwe

    • Provided technical expertise in systems auditing and digital governance aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 9001 standards.
    • Assessed information systems for security, data protection, and operational effectiveness.
    • Advised organisations on implementing controls for access management, data integrity, and risk mitigation.
    • Supported audits and compliance initiatives requiring deep understanding of IT systems and process controls.

  • Technical Consultant (Trainee)

    March 2024 - Nov 2024 Icraft Zimbabwe (Microsoft Partner)

    • Implemented, configured, and supported Microsoft 365 solutions including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive.
    • Assisted with Microsoft security and compliance controls (identity protection, data protection, access controls).
    • Supported tenant migrations, mailbox migrations, and SharePoint data migrations.
    • Conducted system health checks, performance monitoring, and issue resolution across Microsoft workloads.
    • Produced technical documentation, configuration guides, and operational procedures.

  • Computer Systems Analyst

    February 2023 - March 2024 Comarsoft Solution (Subsidiary of Comarton Consultants)

    • Evaluated current systems; gathered requirements; designed and developed solutions.
    • Installed, configured, and applied security features on databases and middleware platforms.
    • Managed projects; conducted testing; maintained and supported systems.
    • Coding in C# (.NET) and SQL; deployment in IIS and SQL Server; CI/CD; database design and development.

  • Junior Software Developer

    June 2021 - Feb 2023 Devoted Business Solutions (DBS Global)

    • Developed mobile and web applications using Angular, Flutter, C#, Laravel.
    • Analysed requirements and designed solutions.
    • Collaborated with team members and provided ongoing support and maintenance for existing software.
    • Jira and Git for collaboration and source control, respectively.

  • Junior Developer (Internship)

    January 2021 - June 2021 RaundTable Pvt Ltd

    • Collaborated in the development of cross-platform mobile applications using Flutter.
    • Analysed requirements; integrated backend services; implemented security measures; optimised performance.
    • Source Tree and Bitbucket for collaboration and version control.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Engineering (Honours)

    2022 Midlands State University, Gweru, Zimbabwe

    First Class

Certification

  • ASP.NET Core with Entity Framework Development

    Udemy, Inc
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

    Microsoft
  • ISO 27001 Information Security Management System

    Mastermind Assurance, USA

    Lead Auditor, Internal Auditor, Development and Implementation

  • ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

    Standards Association of Zimbabwe

    Lead Auditor, Internal Audit, Development and Implementation

  • Environmental, Social, and Governance Awareness

    Standards Association of Zimbabwe
  • Root Cause Analysis

    Standards Association of Zimbabwe

Core Competencies

Automation & AI

  • Workflow Automation (APIs, Webhooks, Event-Driven Systems)
  • AI Tooling & Integration (LLM-based tools, internal assistants, AI APIs)
  • Low-Code / Code-Based Automation
  • Process Optimisation & Digital Enablement

Software & Systems Engineering

  • API Design & Integration (REST, Webhooks)
  • Backend Development (.NET, Python, Django REST Framework, FastAPI)
  • Frontend & Dashboards (Next.js, TypeScript)
  • Database Design & Data Architecture

Cloud, Security & Governance

  • Microsoft Azure & Cloud-Based Systems
  • Identity & Access Management, RBAC
  • Secure System Design & Data Protection
  • ISO/IEC 27001 & ISO 9001 Governance Principles

Leadership & Delivery

  • Technical Leadership & Mentorship
  • Stakeholder Communication (Technical & Non-Technical)
  • Agile Delivery & Documentation
  • Digital Strategy & Platform Ownership

Tools & Technologies

  • Languages: Python, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript
  • Frameworks: Django REST Framework, FastAPI, .NET
  • Platforms: Microsoft Azure, Cloud-Based Systems
  • Automation & Integration: APIs, Webhooks, Event-Driven Architectures
  • Databases: SQL-based and NoSQL systems
  • Practices: Secure Coding, Documentation, System Architecture

Design & Development Skills

Web Development

93%

Mobile App Development

82%

Database Design & Development

90%

API Development

80%

Wireframes

78%

Deployment & Collaborative Skills

Github, SourceTree, BitBucket

95%

Windows Server(IIS)

89%

Jira

80%

Azure

86%

SQL Databases

80%

Portfolio

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  • Asset Manager
  • Payement Gateway
  • CaseFlow

Payment Gateway Portal

User Registration

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Payment Gateway Portal

Business Self Onboarding

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Payment Gateway Portal

KYC

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Payment Gateway Portal

Dashboard

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Payment Gateway Portal

Invoicing

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Payment Gateway Portal

Report Wizard

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Asset Manager

Roles

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Dashboard

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Asset Manager

Administer Asset

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Asset Manager

View Asset

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Asset Manager

Repair Asset

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Asset Manager

Communication: Email

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CaseFlow Calendar

CaseFlow

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CaseFlow Cases

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CaseFlow Dashboard

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CaseFlow Invoices

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Contact

Get In Touch

For more information on any of my services or to talk about how I may be able to help you, please get in touch with me via phone, whatsapp or follow my social media.

  • Phone(+263) 776 339 832 | (+263) 717 009 860
  • Address01, Banff Road Eastlea, Harare, Zimbabwe