Beyond Code

Fellowships, collaborations, and initiatives that reflect who I am outside of the IDE — the communities I've contributed to, the partners I've worked with, and the ventures I've started.

Fellowships

Programmes and fellowships I have been selected for.

Mandela Washington Fellowship

Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) — U.S. Department of State

Selected as a 2025 Mandela Washington Fellow, the flagship programme of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). The fellowship brings together outstanding young African leaders for leadership training, professional development, and networking across the United States.

LeadershipYALIAfricaFellowship

2025

Collaborations

Meaningful partnerships and joint efforts with organisations and research institutions.

Initiatives

Ventures and projects I co-founded or led from idea to reality.

Lync Systems

Co-Founder

Co-founded Lync Systems, a technology company building tools and platforms for businesses. Products include FeedLab (visual feedback collection) and other SaaS offerings.

StartupSaaSCo-Founder

2023 – Present

Knotentials

Co-Founder

Co-founded Knotentials, a wedding planning platform with budgeting tools, checklists, and guest management — simplifying an entire industry's planning process.

StartupProductCo-Founder

2025 – Present

Talent Accelerator Lab

Co-Founder

Co-founded the Talent Accelerator Lab, an initiative focused on identifying and developing high-potential tech talent in Malawi through structured training, mentorship, and real-world project experience.

EducationTalent DevelopmentCo-Founder

2024 – Present