About
I build systems that stay clear, useful, and calm under pressure.
I'm Nigel Basarokwe, a final-year Computer Systems Engineering student at Midlands State University in Zimbabwe.
Most of my work sits around infrastructure, developer tooling, backend systems, and the kind of engineering where practical constraints matter as much as the code itself.
Still early in my career, but already very drawn to work that sits between engineering depth and practical usefulness.
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Interests
Platform engineering, developer experience, backend systems, and software that respects the environment it runs in.
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Working style
I prefer clarity over noise, iteration over theatre, and solutions that are easy to explain after they ship.
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Right now
Building projects, sharpening my writing, and looking for strong opportunities to grow through serious engineering work.
Experience
Where I've worked.
Mar 2025 — Feb 2026
IT Consultant - Internship
Nyanhewe Primary School
Building fees management systems, school website, and digital records. Providing IT infrastructure support and staff training.
Sept 2022 — Aug 2024
Sales Agent
Netro Electronics
Sold and marketed electronic components including Arduino Unos, sensors, and development boards on MSU Gweru campus. Built relationships with engineering students and faculty.
Education
What I'm studying.
2022 — 2026· now
BSc Computer Systems Engineering
Midlands State University
Specializing in Computer Systems Engineering with focus on systems programming, networking, and software architecture.
Certifications
Selective proof.
Selective proof for infrastructure, cloud, and platform-facing work.
Skills
The toolbox.
Databases
- MongoDB
- PostgreSQL
Languages
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- Python
- Go
Frameworks
- React
- Next.js
- Node.js
Tools
- Docker
- Git
- Nginx
- Linux
Shipping log
The year in commits.
github.com/nigelbasa