Backend Software Engineer

Mcdonald Mpofu

I build secure backend systems, AI-enabled products, automation workflows, and real-world software with reliable APIs and data foundations. This site collects my projects, writing, and experiments.

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Featured project

zivAI

AI + LMS

AI teacher and student assistant for O-Level education, built by Team ZWASCEND as a hybrid cloud-edge LMS with AI marking and offline school operation.

Role
Team Captain & Solutions Architect
Result
Huawei ICT Innovation Competition 2025-26 - Third Prize, Southern Africa Regional Finals
Spring BootFlaskReactPostgreSQLHuawei Cloud+3
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Latest Writing

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Building zivAI as an Offline-Ready AI Learning PlatformJul 12, 20267 minA technical overview of the zivAI project: LMS workflows, AI marking, cloud-edge sync, and offline school deployment.Why This Portfolio Runs as a Static Astro SiteJul 10, 20265 minThe structure behind this portfolio: static output, Markdown content, reusable layouts, and Netlify deployment.Backend Patterns I Use for AI ProductsJul 8, 20266 minPractical backend patterns for AI-powered products: workflow ownership, service boundaries, queues, review states, and observability.

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