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Hastings Chitenje

Full Stack Developer

Software Engineer & BSc ICT Pendind Graduate at Mzuzu University, Malawi. I build secure, scalable, database-driven systems using Laravel, React, Next.js, Flutter, Node.js, and Ruby on Rails backend stacks — with production client work shipped for real Malawian businesses. Passionate about network security & real-world ICT solutions.

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Hastings Chitenje
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🇲🇼 Mzuzu, Malawi
🛡️ Cybersecurity
💻 Software Developer
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About Me

I'm Hastings Chitenje, a Software Engineer and BSc ICT Pendind Graduate at Mzuzu University, Malawi. I have hands-on experience in full-stack web and mobile development, focused on secure, scalable, database-driven systems.

I specialise in Laravel, React, Next.js, and Flutter, and I've delivered production systems for real clients — from a farm-equipment dealer's e-commerce platform with SMS import tracking to a Mzuzu University Dynamic E-Workflows and TK Computers. I'm currently a software development intern at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, building systems with Ruby on Rails and Vue 3. My academic interests align with network security, cybersecurity, and secure system architecture — backed by multiple Cisco & EC-Council certifications.

Currently deepening my skills in Ruby on Rails, Vue 3, clean architecture in Flutter, and project management — with both CCNA 1 & 2 certifications now completed. Motivated to contribute to impactful ICT solutions through internships and collaborative development.

Client Delivery Team Collaboration Technical Docs Problem Solving Secure Systems Agile Practices Open Source
Personal Info
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BSc Information & Communication Technology
Mzuzu University, Malawi
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Mzuzu, Malawi
Remote Friendly
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hastingschitenje81@gmail.com
Primary Email
Certifications & Training
  • ▸ Project Management Foundations LinkedIn Learning Jun 2026
  • ▸ CCNA: Switching, Routing & Wireless Essentials Cisco Networking Academy · Mzuzu University May 2026
  • ▸ CCNA: Introduction to Networks Cisco Networking Academy · Mzuzu University May 2026
  • ▸ Cyber Threat Management Cisco Networking Academy Mar 2026
  • ▸ Networking Essentials MAKATOB Academy / Cisco Jan 2026
  • ▸Cybersecurity in the Age of AI — EC-Council
  • ▸Ethical Hacker — Cisco Networking Academy
  • ▸UNESCO Hackathon 2025 Participant
  • ▸Cybersecurity Essentials — Cisco
  • ▸Network Security — Cisco / Mzuzu University

Skills & Technologies

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Frontend Web
React, Next.js, Vue
React.jsNext.js 14 Vue 3TypeScript JavaScriptTailwind CSS Inertia.jsHTML5/CSS3 Blade
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Backend
APIs & Server-side
LaravelPHP Ruby on RailsNode.js Express.jsPrisma ORM REST APIsPython
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Mobile
Flutter & React Native
FlutterDart React NativeFirebase Accessibility
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Databases
SQL & NoSQL
PostgreSQLMySQL MongoDBFirebase
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Cybersecurity
Network & Ethical Hacking
Ethical HackingNetwork Security CCNADigital Forensics Secure Arch
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Integrations
Payments, SMS & Realtime
Africa's Talking SMSUSSD PayChanguSocket.io JWT AuthCloudinary
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DevOps & Tools
Git, Docker, CI/CD
Git/GitHubDocker PostmanLinux VercelRender
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Repositories
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Projects Live
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Active
Contributions
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Followers
Top Languages
PHP 30%
JavaScript 18%
Dart 16%
TypeScript 12%
Ruby 10%
JavaScript (React/Vue) 8%
HTML/CSS 6%
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Featured Projects

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Internship Project
EGPAF Stock Management System
Stock management system built during my software development internship at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation — role-based permissions, a full stock approval workflow, expiry notifications, and CSV/PDF exports. Learned Ruby on Rails and Vue 3 on the job to build it.
Ruby on Rails (API)Vue 3 PostgreSQL
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Personal Project
AccessAid — Accessibility Assistant
Flutter app for users with hearing & vision challenges — offline OCR text reading, text-to-speech, live captions, AI sound alerts (YAMNet), AI scene description, and an emergency SOS screen.
FlutterTensorFlow Lite Claude Vision APIOCR / TTS
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Client Project
Mlumbwira Investments
Production website for a Lilongwe tractor & farm equipment dealer — vehicle import status tracking with SMS updates, product catalogue, full admin portal, and Cloudinary media handling.
Next.js 14Node.js / Express PostgreSQL + PrismaAfrica's Talking SMS
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Client Project
TKComputers Platform
Full-stack platform for a Lilongwe computer repair business — repair ticket tracking, device buy-back module, JWT auth with refresh tokens, SMS notifications, and PayChangu payment integration.
Next.jsTailwind Express + PrismaPayChangu
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Client Project
SarifiMesh — Network Monitoring
Network monitoring & alert system — SNMP/ICMP device polling, real-time Socket.io dashboards, anomaly detection, scheduled reports, and PWA support for on-the-go monitoring.
Node.jsReact PostgreSQL + PrismaSocket.io
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Academic Project
Dynamic E-Workflow System (DEW)
Workflow automation platform for Mzuzu University — role-based approvals, intelligent document routing, and budget-linked workflow integration. Backend lead in a two-person team.
Laravel 12React + Inertia.jsMySQL
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Freelance Project
Mtengo Pa Msika — Farm Price Tracker
USSD/SMS agricultural market price system for Malawian smallholder farmers — offline-friendly access to daily crop prices from any basic phone, no internet required.
LaravelAfrica's Talking USSD/SMSMySQL
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Academic Project
Campus Resource Booking System
Web & mobile app for managing university facilities — real-time booking, admin dashboard, role-based access control.
LaravelReact FlutterMySQL
09
Client Project
The Strategy-Led Church
Production church website — events, sermons, member tools. Live deployed with full Laravel backend and MySQL integration.
LaravelPHP/BladeMySQL
10
Freelance Project
Wavefy Music Streaming App
Full-stack music streaming: Flutter mobile client with an Express.js backend — multi-signal recommendations, range-request audio streaming, playlists, lyrics, and equalizer.
FlutterExpress.js MongoDBNode.js
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Freelance Project
Kwera Digital Library
Online library platform giving Mzuzu University students digital access to academic resources and research materials.
LaravelMySQLPHP
12
Freelance Project
RESTful API — Laravel Backend
Professional JWT authentication, resource management, API best practices and versioning with Laravel.
LaravelJWTMySQL
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Freelance Project
Cloudimart E-Commerce Prototype
University e-commerce prototype — cloud-based groceries platform with Next.js frontend and Laravel API backend.
LaravelNext.jsREST API
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Freelance Project
Online Marketing Platform
E-commerce system for vendors to list products, manage inventory, with secure PHP/MySQL backend and shopping cart.
PHPMySQLJS
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Innovation Project
Smart Driving License System
Digital workflow for managing driving license records, applicaation and service operation with secure data handling and blockchain technology and artificila intelligency.
PHPBlockchainPythonMySQL

Get In Touch

I'm open to internships, freelance, and collaborative ICT challenges. Whether you have a project in mind or just want to connect — reach out.