About Me
Highly experienced Full-Stack Software Engineer with over 8 years of expertise in building scalable, secure, and maintainable applications using PHP (Laravel, Symfony, CakePHP), ReactJS, VueJS, Blade, JavaScript, and TypeScript. Proficient in distributed systems with Laravel Forge, Apache Kafka, and Redis, and skilled in DevOps practices using Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. Passionate about clean code, Agile methodologies, and mentoring teams to deliver innovative solutions.
Technical Skills
Languages
PHP, JavaScript, TypeScript, JQuery, Tailwind, SCSS, CSS, Python intergration to PHP for AI functionality
Frameworks
Laravel, Symfony, CakePHP, ReactJS, VueJS, Blade, Next.js, JQuery, Tailwind,
Databases
MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Oracle, MS SQL Server
Cloud & DevOps
AWS (EC2, S3, EKS, Lambda, SNS, SQS), Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Laravel Forge
APIs & Tools
REST, SOAP, GraphQL, MQTT, GPS, Jest, PHPUnit, Pytest, Prometheus, Grafana, Sentry
Methodologies
Agile, Scrum, Kanban (Jira, Confluence, Trello)
Notable Projects
Management Information System (Daily Deep Dive)
A microservices-based system for the tobacco production lifecycle, built with Laravel, ReactJS, and Blade for real-time data collection and analytics.
- Farming Module: React Native (Mobile), Laravel backend, REST APIs, PostgreSQL.
- Auction Floors: ReactJS frontend, Symfony+Python microservices, MySQL with Sequelize.
- Export & Production: Next.js dashboards, MongoDB for unstructured data.
- Impact: Improved efficiency by 40%, reduced shipment delays by 30%.
Financial Service System
A secure financial platform integrating with Zimbabwe’s banking systems using Symfony, ReactJS, and Plaid API.
- Frontend: ReactJS with Tailwind CSS, JWT authentication.
- Backend: Symfony microservices, PostgreSQL, SOAP/REST APIs.
- Impact: Enhanced financial data accuracy and user experience.
IT Audit System
A compliance monitoring tool built with Laravel, ReactJS, and Blade for real-time system analytics.
- Tech Stack: Laravel backend, ReactJS frontend, MySQL, OAuth2.
- Features: Real-time ticket response tracking, octagonal data visualization.
- Deployment: Laravel Forge, VPS hosting, CI/CD with GitHub Actions.
Sales and Logistics System
An inventory and route optimization system built with VueJS, Django, and Next.js.
- Tech Stack: VueJS frontend, Symfony+Python backend, PostgreSQL.
- Features: Smart inventory management, route optimization.
HR Systems
A GDPR-compliant HR platform built with CakePHP, MongoDB, and Docker.
- Tech Stack: CakePHP backend, MongoDB, Dockerized deployment.
- Features: Secure employee data management, GDPR compliance.
Note: Most systems are internal, and access to code or live demos is subject to organizational approval.
Work Experience
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Laravel Developer - Staxo Group (UK) | 2024 – Present
Developed backend and frontend solutions using Laravel, Symfony, Python, ReactJS, and Blade, focusing on API integrations, deployment, and code reviews.
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Software Engineer - Dienstenlandkaart (Netherlands) | 2018 – 2024
Built integration platforms with Laravel, Symfony, Python, ReactJS, and TypeScript, improving UI/UX and microservices architecture.
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Software Engineer - Inclusive Financial Services (Zimbabwe) | 2017 – 2018
Led API development with Symfony and CakePHP, coordinated deployments, and updated legacy systems.
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ICT Intern - Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe | 2014 – 2016
Developed software solutions using PHP and JavaScript, managed databases, and provided system support.
Contact Me
Email: timothymoswa@gmail.com
LinkedIn: Timothy Moswa
GitHub: github.com/tmoswa