Gishobert Jabulani Gwenzi

Full Stack Developer • Python Engineer • AI/Automation Enthusiast

Harare, ZW.

About

Highly innovative Full-Stack Python and mobile developer with 7+ years of experience in building production-ready systems, automation tools, and cross-platform applications. As Founder and Lead Engineer of HwaHwa Delivery, successfully launched and scaled an on-demand delivery platform serving real customers across Zimbabwe, driving end-to-end product development from concept to deployment. Possessing a strong interest and practical experience in AI engineering, LLM integration, and rapid prototyping, I leverage expertise in Azure and Huawei Cloud to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

Work

HwaHwa Delivery

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Founder & Lead Engineer

Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe

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Summary

As Founder and Lead Engineer, spearheaded the development and launch of an on-demand delivery platform serving real customers across Zimbabwe.

Highlights

Led the end-to-end development of the HwaHwa Delivery platform, utilizing Flutter for cross-platform mobile and Python for robust backend services, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Integrated critical functionalities including Google Maps SDK for precise location tracking, secure payment gateways, and an efficient logistics engine, optimizing delivery operations.

Designed and implemented comprehensive automation tools and Cloudflare infrastructure, enhancing system performance, security, and scalability for a growing user base.

Drove product vision from ideation to deployment, managing all technical aspects and achieving successful market penetration in the Zimbabwean on-demand delivery sector.

Superdark Codelabs

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Founder

Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe

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Summary

As Founder, established and led Superdark Codelabs, a startup focused on innovative software development and technical solutions.

Highlights

Initiated and managed diverse software development projects, applying advanced technical expertise to deliver custom solutions for clients.

Cultivated a culture of rapid prototyping and technical excellence, exploring emerging technologies like AI/LLM integration to build cutting-edge applications.

Drove strategic planning and operational execution for the startup, overseeing project lifecycles from concept to successful delivery and client satisfaction.

Bitsa Ride

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Lead Developer

Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe

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Summary

As Lead Developer, designed and implemented a Facebook Messenger-based ride-request chatbot, enhancing customer interaction and service accessibility.

Highlights

Developed and deployed a Facebook Messenger chatbot, enabling users to request rides directly through the platform, significantly improving service accessibility and user convenience.

Engineered robust APIs to integrate the chatbot with backend services, ensuring real-time communication and efficient processing of ride requests.

Streamlined the ride-request process, reducing manual intervention and enhancing operational efficiency for the Bitsa Ride platform.

Fundie Tech

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In House Developer

Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe

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Summary

As In House Developer, created an innovative WhatsApp Library Chatbot to automate information delivery, improving operational efficiency and user access.

Highlights

Developed a WhatsApp Library Chatbot, providing instant access to library resources and information for users, significantly enhancing engagement.

Implemented automated PDF delivery functionality within the chatbot, streamlining the distribution of documents and reducing manual administrative tasks.

Improved user experience by enabling quick, on-demand access to information and resources directly through a widely used messaging platform.

Education

University of Zimbabwe

Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe
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Undergraduate Applied Information Technology

Muzinda Hub

Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe
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Training/Certificate SQL, Android, Web Development

Courses

SQL

Android Development

Web Development

Allan Wilson Technical High School

Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe
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High School Diploma High School Diploma

Languages

English

Python

Native

Skills

Chatbot Development

Dialogflow, WhatsApp API, Facebook Messenger Bots.

Programming Languages & Frameworks

Python, FastAPI, Flask, Flutter.

AI & Machine Learning

AI/LLM Integration, Prompt Engineering.

Mobile Development

Cross-Platform Mobile Development, Flutter.

Backend & Architecture

Backend & API Development, Systems Architecture, Firebase, Appwrite, Cloud Functions.

Cloud & DevOps

Azure, Huawei Cloud, Cloudflare, Docker, CI/CD, SSL, DNS, Nginx.

Geospatial Technologies

Google Maps SDK, Geo Intelligence.

Databases

SQL/NoSQL Databases.

Version Control

Git, Version Control.

Product Development

Rapid Prototyping, Product Design.

Projects

PyZimOS Open Source Project

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Summary

Creator and maintainer of PyZimOS, an open-source project focused on community building and development.

Flutter Developers Zimbabwe Community

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Summary

Community leader for Flutter Developers Zimbabwe, organizing workshops and developing tools.

Paynow Zimbabwe SDK Refactoring

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Summary

Refactored the Paynow-Python-SDK and developed the Paynow Flutter SDK and plugins.