Tatenda Gumbo

Me

I'm Tatenda Gumbo — a multi-industry entrepreneur, versatile full-stack developer, and cross-discipline freelancer. I’m passionate about technology and business, with a strong focus on driving innovation and growth in emerging and developing markets around the world.

Tech Entrepreneur, Product Owner & Full-stack Developer.

Get to know a little more about me.

Birthday: June 1996
Email: [email protected]
Location: South Wales, UK

Age: 28
Degree: Computer Systems
Freelance: Available

Passionate full-stack software developer with 10 years of commercial experience, seeking a new challenge to apply my expertise in both front-end and back-end development. Skilled in responsive frameworks, intuitive UI/UX design, and database architecture, with a focus on building scalable applications that enhance end-user experience.

Skills

I’m a seasoned full-stack developer and product lead with a strong entrepreneurial background. My experience collaborating with both technical and non-technical teams enables me to deliver robust, scalable solutions while driving product vision and execution from concept to deployment.

JavaScript & TypeScript 8yrs

NodeJS 7rs

Web Frameworks (Angular, React, Vue, Laravel) 7yrs

Containerisation (Docker & Kubernetes) 7yrs

Code Testing (Jest, Cypress, Karma) 6yrs

Java & Kotlin 6yrs

Backend Frameworks (Spring Boot, Laravel, NestJS) 6yrs

Cloud Providers (AWS, GCP, AZURE) 7yrs

SQL Databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite) 6yrs

NoSQL Databases (MongoDB, Firebase) 7yrs

Team & Product Lead

Running development cycles through Agile and Scrum methodologies

Product Management

Ownership of roadmap, task, and issue management via project management tools

Communication

Taking business direction and disseminating to product and development teams

Critical Analytical Analysis

Proven business and technical solutions architect

CV Highlights

I’m eager to apply and expand my analytical and technical skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. I thrive on tackling new challenges and collaborating with clients and teams to build innovative, technically-driven products and businesses.

Summary

Innovative and goal-driven full stack developer with 8+ years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining user-centered software solutions.

Cardiff, South Wales
[email protected]

Education

B.Sc. Computer Systems

2014 - 2018

Nottingham Trent University, England, UK

1^st Class Honours

A-Level, As-Level & GCSE

2007 - 2014

St. Julian’s School, Newport, Wales

Mathematics, ICT, Design Technology

Professional Experience

Full Stack Developer (Consultant)

November 2024 – June 2025

Kahana Technologies (Remote)

Migrated backend services from Firebase to a custom NestJS backend using PostgreSQL for MVP readiness.
Wrote comprehensive unit tests using Jest for repository, service, and controller layers.
Upgraded React Native and Expo to the latest stable versions; integrated multiple third-party APIs for extended functionality.
Explored and integrated AI-driven APIs to enhance in-app features, contributing to ongoing product innovation.

Venture Builder (Software Lead)

June 2023 – April 2024

Impact Tank Analysis Foundation (Remote)

Led technical prototyping for social impact products, with a strong focus on rapid software iteration and deployment.
Developed a horticulture procurement platform using Angular and Google Cloud Platform for high scalability.
Contributed to the architecture of a mobile health sector solution, selecting React Native and AWS for maintainability and growth.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to promote agile learning and knowledge sharing through hands-on mentorship.

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