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Llostam Kaonga

Llostam Kaonga

Full-Stack Software Developer

Malawi, Southern East Africa 9+ yrs exp 90 · Outstanding

About

Highly accomplished and results-driven Full-Stack Software Developer with + years of extensive experience in designing, developing, and optimizing robust web and mobile applications. Proven expertise in Laravel, .NET Framework (ASP.NET MVC), React, and Vue.js. Adept at leveraging modern technologies and frameworks to deliver innovative, scalable, and seamless user experiences. Collaborative team player with a strong track record of mentoring junior developers and leading projects from concept to successful completion.

Skills & Expertise (15)

React Advanced
8.5/10
4
Years Exp
C# Advanced
8.3/10
7
Years Exp
JavaScript Advanced
8.0/10
7
Years Exp
ASP.NET MVC Advanced
8.0/10
4
Years Exp
Php Advanced
7.5/10
3
Years Exp
Laravel Advanced
7.5/10
2
Years Exp
Entity Framework Advanced
7.5/10
4
Years Exp
Microsoft SQL Server Advanced
7.5/10
5
Years Exp
SQL Advanced
7.5/10
7
Years Exp
React Native Intermediate
7.0/10
2
Years Exp
Docker Intermediate
7.0/10
3
Years Exp
Vue.js Intermediate
6.5/10
2
Years Exp
Nginx Intermediate
5.5/10
3
Years Exp
jquery Intermediate
5.0/10
5
Years Exp
Apache Intermediate
5.0/10
4
Years Exp

Work Experience

C# Intermediate Developer

Bincom Global

Apr 2022 - Present

Stabilized and delivered high-stakes software modules within months of a team transition. Resolved over legacy technical debt items to meet critical deadlines. Established a developer onboarding framework that reduced ramp-up time for new hires from weeks to days. Coordinated with over international departments in a global remote environment, fostering cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing with a diverse team of over international experts. Designed and delivered structured training sessions for cohorts of new hires, standardizing best practices for ASP.NET MVC development and reducing initial code-review rejection rates by %.

Laravel Developer

Staxo Group

Nov 2020 - Apr 2022

Designed and developed over custom CRM platforms, achieving an average increase of over % in client operational efficiency by replacing manual processes with automated data tracking and reporting modules. Served as a key technical liaison across multiple project teams, spearheading the resolution of complex, cross-module defects that resulted in a % reduction in post-release support tickets. Exercised full autonomy in the end-to-end delivery of over high-impact projects, managing the entire lifecycle from initial architectural concept to final production deployment while maintaining a % on-time delivery rate.

Software Engineer

Reserve Bank of Malawi

Aug 2018 - Feb 2020

Architected and delivered a bespoke Pension Fund Administration system that replaced manual tracking for over employees, automating complex contribution calculations and improving data accuracy by %. Engineered core modules for a centralized internal payroll system, implementing high-quality coding standards and documentation that ensured % accuracy in salary distributions for over staff members. Maintained and optimized mission-critical financial systems, including the Core Banking platform and bespoke internal applications; executed high-stakes upgrades and debugging that ensured % system uptime for Central Bank operations.

Support Officer, Core Banking and Integration

Standard Bank

Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

Ensured % availability of the Core Banking System (CBS) and digital integration channels; managed high-priority incident response and resolution for over branches, minimizing operational downtime and ensuring seamless transaction processing. Developed a suite of .NET automation tools to streamline core banking administrative tasks, reducing manual intervention in integration monitoring by % and ensuring operational continuity. Architected and deployed a real-time integration bridge between the Core Banking System and TNM Mpamba Mobile Money; enabled seamless mobile money transactions for over customers country-wide and ensured % transaction reconciliation accuracy through robust API error-handling. Spearheaded the end-to-end development of a centralized Customer Complaints Management System; transitioned the bank from manual tracking to an automated workflow, reducing resolution turnaround time (TAT) by %.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science - University of Malawi

- 2020 · Afghanistan

Certifications

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Profile Score Breakdown

📷 Photo 10/10
📄 Resume 10/10
💼 Job Title 10/10
✍️ Bio 10/10
🛠️ Skills 20/20
🎓 Education 10/10
⏱️ Experience 15/15
💰 Rate 0/5
🏆 Certs 0/5
Verified 5/5
Total Score 90/100

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Member sinceJun 2026

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