Hi, I am Dalitso a software developer with a passion for using technology to make a positive impact in my community.

As a software developer, I am dedicated to using my skills and knowledge of technology to make a meaningful impact in my community. I strongly believe that through the responsible use of technology, we can solve problems and improve people's lives. That is why I am committed to using my abilities to make a difference and create positive change.

I am excited to continue my journey as a software developer and make a positive impact in the world through technology.

• Ideate Innovations | Co Founder & CTO   ·   Nov 2019 - Present

  Ideate Innovations Limited is a digital social enterprise radical about developing inspiring and user-friendly digital tools that help people connect and find solutions to business, social and environmental challenges in Zambia and Africa. As Co-Founder and CTO, I lead the creation and implementation of digital solutions including websites, mobile and web apps within the organization

• Infratel | Software Developer Consultant   ·   Jun 2022 - Nov 2022 & May - present

  Infratel provides telecommunications infrastructure and Data Centre Services to public and private entities at competitive rates that support business growth, continuity and encourages delivery of services to underserved areas. As a software developer, I supported the Digital Solutions and Innovations Unit with undergoing software projects

• FHI 360 (Youthlead Project) | Software Engineering Consultant   ·   Feb 2020 - Nov 2021

  The youth-lead project is a USAID project implemented by FHI 360 & NYDC (National Youth Development Council). The project is an initiative that taught Zambian youth aged 18 to 35 entrepreneurship and leadership skills while having them placed in various organizations as interns. I begun this role as an intern and later became a Software engineering consultant, I supported, managed, maintained, and added features to the youth lead website and supported the recruitment of new cohorts of youth leaders

• Girl Coders Zambia | Course Instructor   ·   Nov 2019 - Present

  Girl Coders is an initiative birthed from the absence of an affordable coding school easily accessible for the youth in Zambia. It is a platform where young people between 10 and 25 build their theoretical and practical skills in problem-solving within the community and country at large. As a course Instructor, I co-create and co-lead virtual and offline learning curriculum for the girl coders program with the basics of computer science and programming skills in Html, CSS and JavaScript

• Asikana Network | Developer & Member   ·   Feb 2018 - Present

  Asikana Network is an organization that seeks to increase the meaningful participation of women and girls in technology. As a developer, I collaborated with other female developers to make changes to the Asikana network website using WordPress. As a member, I occasionally attend meetups with members of the network.

• Hackers Guild | Developer & Trainer (Intern)   ·   June 2017 -Aug 2019

  Hackers Guild is social venture dedicated to providing locals with the opportunity to pursue a career in software development. As a trainer, I attended and assisted students during the HAckers Guild Web Development Bootcamp. And as a developer intern, I collaborated on projects using the following technologies Html, meteor, react and Kotlin

• Developer Conference Zambia '19 | Volunteer Staff   ·   Sept 2019

  DevConZM is an annual platform specifically crafted with Software Developers and Tech enthusiasts in mind. As volunteer Staff, I supported the planning and organising of Devcon 19 and assisted with registration of attendees & assisting speakers with essentials they need for their presentations

• MakerHut Zambia | Volunteer   ·   Jun 2017 - Dec 2018

  Makerhut Zambia is a community that advances and advocates for electronics and programming. As a volunteer member, I attended meetups and events with several other electronics entuastic and assisted with electronics trainings

• Rural Coding Series (Girls can Code) | Volunteer Trainer   ·   Aug 2017 - Sept 2017

  Girls can code run under Hacker guild was a rural coding series that taught basic computer skills and programming in scratch, python, html, makey makey and basic electronics . As a trainer, I interacted with the young girls from Mansa and trained and guided in computer science and the basics of programming and electronics