CALEB CHANDA MWELWA
Ndola
Summary
A detail-oriented Software Engineer and Backend Developer with a B.Sc. (Hons) in Software Administration and Information Systems. Experienced in developing systems, websites and applications using Java/Spring Boot and Python/Django, designing REST APIs, and deploying containerised applications with Docker. Strong skills in software engineering, cybersecurity, and web development.
Overview
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Developer and IT consultant
08.2026 - Current
- Advised clients on digital infrastructure and technology decisions, aligning strategies with business objectives.
- Developed and implemented software solutions to meet client requirements, enhancing system functionality and user satisfaction.
- Troubleshot and debugged software to identify and rectify discrepancies, ensuring optimal performance.
- Gathered requirements and translated business needs into effective technical solutions.
Technical consultant
Legacy League Technologies
Kazan
07.2026 - 08.2026
- Assessed architecture of Laravel 10/PHP application, identifying optimisation opportunities.
- Analysed existing systems to pinpoint improvement opportunities, driving better performance.
- Recommended system improvements and upgrades to align with evolving business requirements and technology advancements.
- Improved client satisfaction with timely resolution of their technical concerns.
- Created and maintained detailed documentation of technical procedures, user guides, and troubleshooting steps to enhance knowledge sharing.
- Created project reports to enhance transparency and track project progress.
Junior Java Backend developer trainee
Sberbank
Kazan
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Completed Sber's Java Backend Development training programme, developing a personal finance management REST API with Java and Spring Boot
- Implemented RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless communication between frontend and backend components, boosting application functionality.
- Integrated third-party services and APIs, enhancing application capabilities and user experience.
- Analysed problems and evaluated solutions to make informed decisions that positively influenced project outcomes.
- Accelerated skill development through hands-on practice, strengthening problem-solving abilities.
- Streamlined processes by actively learning and applying new skills, contributing to improved work efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematical Software and Administration of Information Systems
Kazan National Technological Research University
Kazan, Russian Federation01-2026
GCSEs -
David Kaunda National Technical Secondary School
Lusaka, Zambia01-2019
Horizon School
Lusaka01-2016
Skills
- Java (Spring Framework)
- Python (Django)
- API development
- SQL
- Microservices design
- Systems Design
- Git/Github
- Linux
- Frontend development
- Technical documentation
- Javascript
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
- Foundational C# with Microsoft - Issued by Microsoft (March 2024)
- Network Defense - Issued by CISCO (June 2024)
- Networking Basic - Issued by CISCO (May 2024)
- Software Engineering Essentials - Issued by IBM (July 2026)
- Java App Development (Fundamentals, OOP & File I/O) - Issued by IBM (September 2026)
- IBM Java Developer - Issued by IBM (November 2026)
LANGUAGES
English - Native
First Language
Russian - Fluent
Advanced
C1
German - Beginner
Beginner
A1
Bemba
Intermediate
B1
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Guitar, Chess, Photography, Fitness, Reading
Accomplishments
- Best-graduating foreign student of the Class of '26
- Accomplished member of the university cultural and musical program.
- Winner of 2022 Russian Language Olympiad among foreign students in the Russian Federation.
- Two-time chess tournament (KNRTU)
Interests
- Guitar
- Chess
- Reading
- Photography
Timeline
Freelance Developer and IT consultant
08.2026 - Current
Technical consultant
Legacy League Technologies
07.2026 - 08.2026
Junior Java Backend developer trainee
Sberbank
01.2025 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Mathematical Software and Administration of Information Systems
Kazan National Technological Research University
GCSEs -
David Kaunda National Technical Secondary School
Horizon School