Hi, I'm Takunda Madziwa

Passionate about building scalable solutions with AI, cloud infrastructure, and modern web technologies

About Me

I'm a passionate Computer Science student with a deep interest in software development, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and creating innovative solutions to real-world problems.

My journey in tech has equipped me with strong problem-solving skills and a solid foundation in various programming languages and frameworks. I'm always eager to learn new technologies and take on challenging projects.

When I'm not coding, I apply my problem-solving mindset to the chess board and stay active playing pickleball and tennis.

Experience & Leadership

My professional journey and community involvement

DevOps Engineer Intern

June 2025 – Present

ALLETE

▸Support building, improving, and promoting container and automation processes following DevOps best practices
▸Work on software development, scripting, and infrastructure systems administration activities
▸Configure and develop container systems using Docker and Kubernetes for application orchestration
▸Implement automation systems with Ansible and Terraform for infrastructure as code
▸Build and support containerized applications using Java, Quarkus, and Python technologies
▸Automate deployment workflows with GitHub Actions, reducing build/test time by 40%
▸Package services with Helm charts for Kubernetes scalability and deployment consistency
▸Conduct research and prototype KrakenD API Gateway integration to optimize microservice communication

Featured Projects

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Community Insights AI Platform

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🎯 Problem: Community members lacked an accessible way to engage with civic data and insights.

📊 Impact: Collaborated with Ordean Foundation in a team of 4 developers to build an AI-powered platform that increased civic engagement by 30% with <200ms response times.

🔧 My Role: Developed front-end features including private chat logs, topic management system (4 active topics with drag-drop), mobile-responsive UI fixes, profile page redesign, and comprehensive code mapping to optimize codebase architecture.

💡 Growth: Mastered AWS serverless architecture (Lambda, DynamoDB, Amplify) and optimized React performance for real-time AI interactions.

ReactTypeScriptViteMaterial UIAWS AmplifyDynamoDBLambda

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My Skills

Languages

Java

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Frameworks & Libraries

React.js

Next.js

Node.js

Express.js

Flutter

Database & Tools

SQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Firebase

Tableau

Android Studio

Google Analytics

Version Control

Git

GitHub

DevOps & Cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

GitHub Actions

Soft Skills

Problem-solving

Adept at breaking down complex challenges and delivering innovative solutions, both independently and in teams.

Team Collaboration

Experienced in working with diverse teams on impactful projects, fostering open communication and shared success.

Leadership

Founder & Co-President of Chess Club, leading 30+ members and mentoring new players to develop strategic thinking.

Communication

Skilled at presenting ideas clearly, supporting international students, and collaborating across disciplines.

Education

The College of St. Scholastica

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Junior | Expected Graduation: May 2027

GPA

3.93 / 4.0

Minor

Data Analytics

▸ Relevant Coursework

Data Structures & AlgorithmsProgramming with Java IProgramming with Java IIComputer ArchitectureWeb DesignFull Stack DevelopmentMobile DevelopmentStatistics and ProbabilityComputer Science Principles

Licenses & Certifications

Professional certifications and continuous learning achievements

Git and GitHub

IBM

Issued May 2025

Credential ID: I69QV7XNI6L7

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Get In Touch

tmadziwa@css.edu

Let's Connect

I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of your visions. Feel free to reach out!

tmadziwa@css.edu

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