Samuel Mukoti
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Self-taught software engineer with over 19 years of industry experience specializing in software development, managed services, project management, and team leadership. Expert in full-stack development, cloud platforms, and AI solutions. Proven track record of delivering successful software products that drive business growth. Skilled in leading and mentoring teams to achieve operational excellence and deliver high-impact solutions. Passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems and making a positive impact on the global community.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Developer and IT Consultant
Freelance Developer and IT Consultant
, USA
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Notable projects: AmeriNAT - Consultant and Staff Augmentation as Software Engineers in the development and rewrite of the internal Mortgage system LoanLink version 2
- With .NET Core and MS SQL Backend, Angular frontend, and Microsoft Azure AD B2C
Chief Executive Officer
Melivo Business Systems
01.2011 - 08.2019
- Through my technical support experience, I built a team and offered managed services to several small and medium enterprises including Nissan Zimbabwe, VW Zimbabwe, Hyundai Zimbabwe, Syngenta Agrochemicals, Southern Region Trading Company
- Build a software development team, developed and rolled out retail point of sale software, Accounting Package for Retail and Small businesses
- Partnered with the Ministry of Transport (Government Department) and developed a computerized system for Vehicle Registration, and Licensing
- Proceeded to partner with Southern Region Company and implement a Vehicle Licensing system in over 350 post office locations
Director and Chief Software Architect
Adept Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd.
04.2004 - 07.2007
- Co-founded the company and led the development of market-leading stockbroking applications used by over seven stockbroking firms, including FBC and ZABG
- Implemented a trading management system for the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange
IT Consultant
Zimbabwe Online (ZOL) (Pvt.) Ltd.
04.2003 - 03.2004
- Provided software development and consultancy services for billing, Exim Mail services, and other ISP-related operations
Co-Founder and Senior Developer
eTek Solutions
01.2001 - 02.2003
- Started as a lead developer and then director of the company
- Designed, implemented, and introduced the first mobile pre-paid multimedia content service on all Zimbabwe mobile phone networks
- Developed and supplied text messaging software (SMS Switch) to Zimbabwe's largest mobile phone network
- Econet Wireless
Lead Technical Support -> Tech Support Manager -> Group IT Manager
EDS Zimbabwe (bought by HP Services)
11.1997 - 12.2000
- Maintained and supported line of business application and finance application based on the FISC Sun Solaris and Linux-based Systems
- Looked after Unilever Zimbabwe, National Foods, Agrifoods, and Nissan Zimbabwe all under the EDS account
Education
Higher National Diploma - Computer Systems
Harare Polytechnic College
01.1998
International Diploma - Electronics
International Correspondence Schools (ICS USA)
01.1994
Skills
- Software Project Management
- AI Engineering
- Customer Service Bots
- AI Voice Agents
- Full Stack Application Development
- C#
- Qt C
- ASPNET
- PHP
- Virtualization
- System Administration (Windows, Linux)
- Full-stack development
- Laravel
- NodeJS
- NextJS
- Angular
- Flutter
- Linux Administration
- DevOps
- CI/CD
- Jenkins
- GitLab
- GitHub
- Google Cloud
- Azure Cloud
- Azure AI Fundamentals
- Google AI Studio
- Microsoft Copilot Studio
- Flutter (iOS & Android) Development
- Cordova / Phonegap
- Ionic Framework
- Database Management
- MS SQL Server
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/05/77
Certification
Microsoft Systems Engineer (MCSE) - 1997
Timeline
Freelance Developer and IT Consultant
Freelance Developer and IT Consultant
01.2020 - 01.2024
Chief Executive Officer
Melivo Business Systems
01.2011 - 08.2019
Director and Chief Software Architect
Adept Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd.
04.2004 - 07.2007
IT Consultant
Zimbabwe Online (ZOL) (Pvt.) Ltd.
04.2003 - 03.2004
Co-Founder and Senior Developer
eTek Solutions
01.2001 - 02.2003
Lead Technical Support -> Tech Support Manager -> Group IT Manager
EDS Zimbabwe (bought by HP Services)
11.1997 - 12.2000
Microsoft Systems Engineer (MCSE) - 1997
Higher National Diploma - Computer Systems
Harare Polytechnic College
International Diploma - Electronics
International Correspondence Schools (ICS USA)
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