Hi, I'mObvious Gawu
a versatile software engineer crafting robust backend systems and elegant frontend experiences
Specialized in Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and Laravel. Building scalable applications with modern technologies.
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}About Me
I'm a versatile software developer skilled in Java, Spring Boot, Angular and Laravel, with a focus on building secure, high-performance web and mobile applications.
I've delivered solutions for business processes automation, van sales and fiscalisation, combining functionality and user experience to meet real-world needs.
Working in Agile environments, I collaborate closely with teams to turn ideas into reliable, scalable products that streamline operations and drive business impact.
Skills & Technologies
A comprehensive overview of my technical expertise across multiple domains
Java
Spring Boot
Laravel
Angular
TypeScript
HTML/CSS
Docker
Kubernetes
CI/CD
PostgreSQL
MySQL
MongoDB
Data Engineering
ETL Pipelines
Apache Kafka
Professional Experience
My journey through various roles and responsibilities in software engineering
Software Engineer Graduate Trainee
Axis Solutions Africa- Developed RevPos mobile point of sale system compliant with Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) Electronic Invoicing System (EIS)
- Built web applications for business process automation and van sales using Spring Boot, Laravel, and Angular, achieving 25% improvement in user experience
- Deployed and tested web applications across platforms to ensure optimal performance and reliability
- Configured and provisioned virtual machines in Microsoft Azure for application deployment and testing environments
- Managed Linux-based servers with Nginx for reverse proxy, load balancing, and application security
- Designed and maintained backend services for van sales, business process automation, and warehouse management systems
- Developed and maintained frontend components to enhance UI consistency and responsiveness
- Conducted code reviews and collaborated with peers to improve software quality and industry standards adherence
- Created comprehensive system documentation using Astro and JavaScript for web applications across multiple tech stacks
- Collaborated with UI/UX designers and product owners to translate business requirements into wireframes and prototypes
- Provided technical client support for mobility solutions, resolving errors and tracking issues to improve customer experience
Software Engineer Intern
Axis Solutions- Assisted in software design and development, gathering requirements and collaborating with developers to implement solutions
- Developed Revenue Maximization (RevMax) system using C# and .NET Framework, including user interface development
- Worked with Business Analysts and project managers to document project specifications and requirements
- Tested and debugged software applications, identifying and resolving issues in in-house developed solutions
- Provided technical customer support via AnyDesk and TeamViewer for client troubleshooting
- Contributed to multiple projects including RevMax, Aximos vansales solution, and TSCZ Business Automation System
Featured Projects
A showcase of my recent work and contributions across various domains
Fiscal Cloud
A fiscalisation solution for management of virtual fiscal devices for server to server integration with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA).
Axis Flow
A business automation system for finance, human resources and procurement processes. Accepts requisitions and they go through an approval flow.
Aximos
A vansales solution for warehouse management, branch invoices syncing, sales tracking and reporting. Implemented at Proton Bakers Zimbabwe, Ingwebu Breweries (Bulawayo and Harare), Java Foods Zambia.
Agricultural Data Mining
A cloud-based data lake and data warehouse solution using MongoDB Atlas, Python and Talend to integrate social media, operational and satellite datasets.
Get In Touch
Have a project in mind? Let's discuss how we can work together
obvious3011@gmail.com
Location
Harare, Zimbabwe
Phone
+263 783 409 162