Hey, Elisha here

How's your Sunday ?

I'm a Software Developer from Mbeya, dedicated to turning complex requirements into scalable, maintainable, and well-engineered software solutions. I enjoy designing systems that not only solve real problems but also follow clean architecture principles, efficient data structures, and best coding practices.

This space serves as a repository of the applications, tools, and experiments I've created over the years—projects I've built, broken, debugged, refactored, and ultimately improved. It's a living archive of my learning process and my passion for exploring new technologies, whether that's backend engineering, APIs, UI/UX, automation, or performance optimization.

Here, ideas move from rough sketches to functional prototypes, evolve into stable builds, and sometimes get rebuilt entirely. It's where engineering curiosity meets practical implementation, and where every project tells a story of iteration, improvement, and problem-solving.

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Work

Belfort Tanzania Limited

2024 - Present

Full Stack Developer

Building enterprise-grade web applications using Next.js, React, and Node.js. Architecting RESTful APIs and optimizing database queries. Leading client discovery sessions and mentoring junior developers on React best practices.

•Spearheaded development of enterprise-grade web applications serving 500+ daily active users using Next.js, React, and Node.js
•Architected and implemented RESTful APIs that reduced data fetching latency by 40% through optimized database queries

Open Source Community

2022 - Present

Open Source Contributor

Actively contributing to open-source projects on GitHub, focusing on React/Next.js ecosystem tools. Submitting bug fixes, feature enhancements, and documentation improvements. Collaborating with international developer communities.

•Actively contribute to open-source projects on GitHub, focusing on React/Next.js ecosystem tools and developer utilities
•Submit bug fixes, feature enhancements, and documentation improvements to community projects

Freelance

2022 - 2024

Full Stack Developer

Delivered 10+ custom web applications for diverse clients across e-commerce, fintech, and service industries. Built pixel-perfect, responsive interfaces and integrated third-party APIs and payment gateways.

•Delivered 10+ custom web applications for diverse clients across e-commerce, fintech, and service industries
•Built pixel-perfect, responsive interfaces achieving 95+ Lighthouse performance scores

The University of Dodoma

2018 - 2022

Data Science Intern

Developed machine learning models for cancer and ulcers prediction. Processed and analyzed datasets using Python, Pandas, and Scikit-learn. Created interactive data visualizations to present research findings.

•Developed machine learning models for cancer and ulcers prediction, achieving 85%+ classification accuracy
•Processed and analyzed datasets of 10,000+ medical records using Python, Pandas, and Scikit-learn

Side Projects

Parts & Components | CashFlow System

A web application that provides balance sheet functionalities with no hustle. It allows users to manage their financial records efficiently. I developed this project using React for the frontend and Laravel for the backend. The system includes features such as expense tracking, income management, and financial reporting.

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Belfort Tanzania Limited | Website

I was able to build an official Website for Belfort Tanzania Limited, The company that deals with supply of Machinery and Heavy Duty Equipments. The website showcases their products and services effectively. I utilized Next.js for the frontend development to ensure a fast and responsive user experience. This website serves a portfolio of the company's products and services.

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Spotlight

After showcasing my skills through freelance projects and internships, I was recruited by Belfort Tanzania Limited as an ICT Officer. This role allowed me to work on real-world applications, manage IT infrastructure, and contribute to software development projects that improved business operations. It was a significant step in my career, providing me with practical experience and exposure to industry standards.

Being recruited by Belfort Tanzania Limited

At The University Of Dodoma, I was able learn various Data Science and Machine Learning skills. During my studies, I built an AI model that could accurately detect and classify cancer and ulcers from medical images. This project not only honed my technical skills but also won the university's best AI project award in 2019. It was a proud moment that showcased my ability to apply AI for impactful solutions.

Building Award Winning AI model

In My Final College Year, I was part of a team that built a web app project. The project won the best project award among 50+ projects presented that year. Our project focused on simplifying exams invigilation using facial recognition and barcode scanning. I was responsible for the backend development and database management. This experience taught me valuable lessons in teamwork, project management, and the importance of user-centric design.