Please help me find work
Note
This post is inspired by Trey Piepmeier's "Lets work together", which is also a ripoff of Jessamyn West's "The work I want"
I have spent the better part of two decades in tech, first as a Level 2 IT support professional, then trained through Team Treehouse as a web developer, and most importantly, as someone who builds and nurtures technical communities. If you're looking for a person who can bridge the gap between technology and people, I might be exactly who you need.
Who I Am
I am a community builder and tech organiser based in Zimbabwe. My work lives at the intersection of open-source software, developer education, and grassroots community growth. I have helped bring DjangoCon Africa and PyCon Zimbabwe to life, not just as events, but as spaces where African developers find belonging, mentorship, and opportunity. I have also spoken at PyCon Namibia and DjangoCon Europe, and contributed to Django Indaba.
While I can write code and do, regularly my deepest skill is in creating the conditions where developers thrive collectively.
What I Bring to the Table
- Community architecture - building programs, spaces, and cultures that attract and retain developers
- Event organisation - end-to-end experience running DjangoCon Africa and PyCon Zimbabwe
- Technical communication - translating complex ideas for diverse audiences, on stage and in writing
- Python / Django web development - building functional applications with a focus on backend logic
- AI-augmented workflows - I use AI tools heavily and effectively to move faster, think better, and deliver more
The Kind of Work I'm Looking For
I am most energised by roles that put community at the centre. Think Developer Relations, Developer Advocacy, Community Management, or Program Management within a technical organisation. I am also open to roles that blend community work with hands-on building whether that's at a startup, an open-source foundation, or a company that genuinely invests in its developer ecosystem.
I am comfortable working remotely, in-office, or in a hybrid arrangement.
A Word on How I Work Today
I have leaned into AI as a genuine work partner. I use it to draft, research, debug, plan, and iterate which means I ship faster and think more clearly than I did working alone. I am not precious about "doing it myself"; I care about outcomes. If you're looking for someone who treats AI as a multiplier rather than a threat, that's me.
Get in Touch
If you know of something that fits, or just want to talk, please reach out:
I am especially grateful for introductions within the African tech ecosystem, open-source organisations, and any company that believes developer communities are worth investing in.