Software Engineering Student · Founder · Builder for Africa
LinkedIn · Email · Lusaka / Copperbelt, Zambia 🇿🇲
I'm a Software Engineering student at Zambia University of Technology (ZUT) and the founder of two initiatives:
- Innovator Class — A student-driven innovation community and launchpad at ZUT, hosting Tech Expos and building the next generation of Zambian tech talent since July 2024.
- GeniTek — A web development brand delivering modern, scalable digital solutions for clients.
I build software that solves real problems in African contexts: offline-first, low-connectivity-ready, and production-grade.
- MOTAS — A full-stack mine operations tracking platform (Flutter · React · Node.js · PostgreSQL · Africa's Talking API)
- GeniTek client projects — Modern e-commerce and business web applications
- Innovator Class — Planning our 3rd and largest Tech Expo at ZUT
| Area | Technologies |
|---|---|
| Frontend | React, Flutter |
| Backend | Node.js, Django, FastAPI |
| Systems | C++, C#, Java |
| Infrastructure | Docker, PostgreSQL, Prisma |
| Tooling | TypeScript, REST APIs, Git |
I'm open to collaborating on:
- African-context software — offline-first apps, fintech tools, agri-tech, or anything solving local infrastructure challenges
- Open-source developer tooling
- Student tech community initiatives across Zambia and beyond
- 📧 gabrielchikomo99@gmail.com
- 🐦 Find me on X and Instagram as @WESTsyre21
I've been building at the intersection of innovation and community since before I could call it a startup. Innovator Class wasn't just an idea — it was a response to the gap I saw around me. Two Tech Expos in, the third is going to be the biggest yet.