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Tapiwa Phiri

Tapiwa Phiri

Lusaka

Summary

IT Graduate with a strong foundation in system administration, software development, and network engineering. Combines academic training in Information Systems with hands-on internship experience in a professional software engineering environment. Proven ability to manage IT projects, from independent development of organizational websites to maintaining IT infrastructure. Skilled in hardware/software troubleshooting, SQL database management, cloud computing services, and modern development tools, with a focus on risk assessment, quality assurance, and cybersecurity. Recognized for excellent communication, reliability, and a client-oriented approach, committed to enhancing collaboration and delivering secure, high-performance solutions.

Work history

IT engineer

Leadership Building and Empowermemt Ministry
Lusaka, Lusaka Province
2024.06 - 2025.12

Web Development & IT Infrastructure Projects

  • Primary Organization Website (LBEM):
    Developed and maintained the main website for the Leadership Building and Empowerment Ministry using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
    Implemented with custom functionality, responsive design, and ongoing security updates, and managing regular content updates
  • Subsidiary Project - Lusekelo Missions Skills Training Centre:
    Created and maintained a dedicated website for the training centre under LBEM's oversight
    Designed promotional platform with program listings, contact systems, and resource management features
    Implemented consistent branding and technical infrastructure aligned with the parent organization
  • IT Infrastructure Development:
    Conducted acomprehensive computer lab setup for Lusekelo Missions, including hardware testing, software installation, network configuration, and system optimization
    Established a fully operational educational computing environment supporting the training centre's objectives
    Provided ongoing technical support and maintenance for lab infrastructure

Technologies Used: HTML5, CSS3, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript
Status: Both websites are actively maintained with continuous improvements and regular updates

Junior software engineer intern

ProWeb Ltd
Lusaka, Lusaka Province
2024.06 - 2024.09
  • Website Maintenance & Security: Performed daily updates on WordPress core, themes, and plugins to enhance site security and performance. Monitored site activity and intervened during security incidents.
  • Client & Team Collaboration: Attended virtual and physical meetings to discuss project progress and planning. Co-led client meetings, including sessions with ZCCM, to gather requirements and present updates.
  • Development Support: Contributed to building and editing websites, working within the engineering team to implement functionality and design improvements.
  • Professional Growth: Adapted quickly to a fast-paced development team, improving analytical thinking, problem-solving methodologies, and understanding of software development lifecycles in a commercial context.

Skills

  • Exceptional communicator
  • Hardware repair
  • IT project management
  • Software upgrades
  • System administration
  • Software development
  • Web development
  • Quality assurance testing
  • Network configuration
  • Hardware Maintenance
  • Network engineering
  • Network and data security
  • Interpersonal relations
  • Critical evaluation
  • Operating systems knowledge
  • Client orientation
  • Safety consciousness
  • Patience with users
  • SQL Database
  • Critical analysis
  • Technical auditing
  • Risk assessment in IT
  • Information systems testing
  • Cloud computing services
  • Router access and configurations
  • Cloud computing
  • WordPress
  • Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of ICT - Information Systems

Information and Communications University
Lusaka, Zambia
2021.01 - 2025.12

Languages

English
Fluent
Bemba
Native
Nyanja
Native

Affiliations

  • Football
  • DJing
  • Writing
  • Gaming
  • Learning about various things
  • Movies

Certification

Google IT Support: Nov 2025 - Present

Leadership Skills and Team Management: Oct 2025 - Present

CompTIA A+ 1000 - Part 2: Jan 2026- Present

References

References available upon request.
Tapiwa Phiri