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whoami

Hi, I'm Lazarous Mpande

I build, secure, and connect technology.

From software development and networking to cybersecurity, I turn technical challenges into practical solutions.

Portrait of Lazarous Mpande
stack.ts

const stack = [

"software-development",

"network-engineering",

"cybersecurity",

"ethical-hacking",

];

STATUS: ONLINE

about_me

About Me

I'm Lazarous Mpande, a software developer with a strong foundation in networking and cybersecurity. I enjoy building reliable applications and, just as much, understanding how systems can be broken so I can help secure them. That mix of building and defending shapes how I approach every project — from clean, maintainable code to networks that hold up under pressure.

Whether it's a full-stack application, a network infrastructure setup, or an ethical hacking engagement, I focus on practical solutions that actually solve the problem in front of me.

// years_experience

4+

Years of experience

// projects_completed

3+

Projects completed

// satisfied_clients

3+

Satisfied clients

// certifications

8

Certifications earned

tech_stack

My Skills

The languages, frameworks, and tools I use to build, connect, and secure applications end to end.

// backend

Backend

Node.js90%
Python80%
Laravel75%

+1 more

// frontend

Frontend

JavaScript90%
React85%
Next.js80%

+2 more

// database

Database

MySQL85%
PostgreSQL80%

// cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

Wireshark80%
Nmap80%
Burp Suite70%

+1 more

// networking

Networking

Cisco Packet Tracer80%
TCP/IP85%
Firewall Configuration75%

+1 more

featured_projects

Featured Projects

A few of the systems and sites I've built recently.

01

Student Management System for (UNICON)

A platform for managing student records, course registration, and academic administration in one place.

02

University Website for (UNICON)

The public-facing website for the university, covering admissions info, programs, and news for prospective students.

ReactJavaScriptTailwind CSS
03

NPRA System

A system built to handle NPRA's records and workflows, with a focus on reliability and secure data handling.

Node.jsExpress.jsReactTailwind CSSPostgreSQL

clients

What Clients Say

A few words from people I've built and secured systems for.

Lazarous rebuilt our internal system from the ground up and it's been rock solid since launch. Clear communication the whole way through.

PM

Peter Muana

Professional accounting

The university portal he built handles students without a hitch. Responsive, thorough, and easy to work with.

IT Lead,