About Byron Matsikembare

I'm Byron Tashinga Matsikembare, a Python full-stack developer from Zimbabwe. I'm studying for a BTech (Honours) in Computer Science at Harare Institute of Technology, and I build web apps that make everyday work simpler.

My path into software started with maths. At St Faith's High School I earned A grades in Computer Science and Mechanical Mathematics, part of 21 points across five A-Level subjects. Since then I've moved from small scripts to full applications.

Today I work mostly in Python, with Flask, Django and FastAPI on the back end and React on the front end. Since September 2026 I've been an IT systems developer at Die Deutsche Schule Harare, where I built and now run DDSops360, the platform the school uses for enrolment, its library, ID cards and campus access. Before that I spent a year as an IT intern at Powervision, building internal web applications and automating the reporting that used to be done by hand, then worked as a developer at Muzukuru Streaming on media pipelines and admin tooling for a live-streaming platform.

Alongside my job I take on freelance work: websites, custom software, web-based wedding invitations and online voting, consulting, and help with projects that need an extra pair of hands. I also guide students who are learning to code, and I share what I can for free, like my open-source Flask starter. One of my goals is to start a software company, and I'm looking for business partners to build it with.

Outside code, I counsel students with Friendship Bench and run peer education sessions with O3 Plus. I chair the CoDe Youth Advisory Committee, serve as secretary for SAYWHAT and belong to Enactus. That work taught me to listen first, explain clearly and keep confidences, and it makes me a better developer.

When I'm not coding, I'm usually on a basketball court. Church is a big part of my life, and so is giving back to the community around me. There's almost always music playing, I'll happily talk cars with anyone, and nothing resets me like time outdoors, ideally ending with a good sunset.

You can see the full record of my work and leadership roles, or read about what I've built.