Kudakwashe Thoma, Developer in London, United Kingdom
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Kudakwashe Thoma

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Bio

Kudakwashe is a passionate Roku developer focusing on media streaming and app development and has worked on The Channel 4 Roku app, one of the largest streaming apps in the UK for British TV shows. He brings excitement and innovation to every project. With Roku BrightScript and Roku SDK expertise, Kudakwashe has a proven track record of creating and maintaining top-performing applications that provide a seamless and enjoyable user experience on the Roku platform.

Portfolio

STV Group plc
BrightScript, Roku, XML
Protostream Limited
BrightScript, XML, Roku
Accenture
BrightScript, Jira, Postman, SceneGraph, Charles Proxy, GitLab, APIs

Experience

  • GitHub - 4 years
  • Agile Software Development - 3 years
  • Analytics - 3 years
  • SceneGraph - 3 years
  • BrightScript - 3 years
  • Jira - 2 years
  • Slack - 2 years
  • Charles Proxy - 2 years

Availability

Full-time

Preferred Environment

BrightScript, SceneGraph, MacOS, Windows

The most amazing...

...project I've designed is the entire live TV page for the ITVX Roku Channel.

Work Experience

Software Engineer

2024 - PRESENT
STV Group plc
  • Developed all new functionalities, fixed any bug issues, and provided regular updates to the app.
  • Showed familiarity with all Roku certification requirements, analytics, lAP, and the publishing process.
  • Used wireframes from Figma or Adobe XD to make client Roku channel developments.
Technologies: BrightScript, Roku, XML

Software Engineer

2023 - 2023
Protostream Limited
  • Developed the Corridor Digital and Pepperbox Roku channels.
  • Built new functionalities, fixed bug issues, provided regular updates, and met Roku certification requirements according to client specifications.
  • Worked closely with the product management team to understand project requirements and deliver on time.
Technologies: BrightScript, XML, Roku

Senior Roku BrightScript Developer

2023 - 2023
Accenture
  • Coached global teams to deliver large transformational technology change for an Accenture client, Channel 4.
  • Trained and mentored junior engineers in the team by sharing my technical knowledge and experience and encouraging them to take on more responsibility and ownership of their work.
  • Promoted a sound engineering culture through hands-on development and code reviews, contributing to improving the application architecture and enhancing engineering processes.
Technologies: BrightScript, Jira, Postman, SceneGraph, Charles Proxy, GitLab, APIs

Software Engineer

2022 - 2022
Accedo
  • Developed and maintained multimillion-viewer streaming channels for Channel 4 and ITV on Roku.
  • Assisted in the release, certification, and platform QA process to get app updates rolled out on the Roku platform.
  • Debugged applications running on Roku and emulated problems using Charles Proxy to fix bugs and handle errors.
Technologies: BrightScript, SceneGraph, Jira, GitLab, Slack, APIs, Charles Proxy, Postman

Roku Developer

2020 - 2021
PlayWorks
  • Developed and maintained game channels for Roku devices using BrightScript.
  • Collaborated with a team to test, fix, and update Roku and Sky Q applications.
  • Built and edited game graphics for Roku channels using Adobe Photoshop.
  • Worked with a team of developers and provided solutions for customer problems.
  • Contributed to two games, Fantasy-10x10 and Road Fury, on the Roku platform.
Technologies: BrightScript, Bitbucket

Experience

Channel 4 Roku App

https://channelstore.roku.com/en-gb/details/6c1de7956e0cae18c199bd8769153347/all-4
The Channel 4 Roku app is one of the largest streaming apps in the UK for British TV shows, hit US series, true-crime series, world drama series, live sports, and more. I was the senior developer mentoring and coaching two junior developers on the project. I worked on tasks that involved optimizing performance and user experience and ensuring the seamless integration of video content and interactive features.

ITVX Roku App

https://channelstore.roku.com/en-gb/details/74a75d0ae2bc106df9bd3f8589e2a288/itv-hub
Worked with one of the largest streaming providers in the UK. I collaborated closely with a talented team of developers, designers, and content creators worldwide to bring ITVX's vision to life on the Roku platform. I contributed to the live TV and kid's pages, incorporating intuitive navigation, engaging visuals, and convenient features like channel browsing and program guides.

Smurfberries and Fantasy 10x10

https://play.works/games
Developed Smurfberries and Fantasy 10x10 on the Roku games channels. These are exciting 2D games designed to help users pass the time and destress for all ages. I designed and implemented the front and back ends of the game channels.

Education

2017 - 2020

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and Entrepreneurship

University Of Portsmouth - Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Certifications

JANUARY 2023 - PRESENT

COBE Course 2 - Leading with Integrity (FY23 Version)

Accenture

NOVEMBER 2022 - PRESENT

Information Security Advocate Program

Accenture

SEPTEMBER 2022 - PRESENT

Supplier Standards of Conduct Training for Contractors and Suppliers (FY23 Version)

Accenture

NOVEMBER 2020 - PRESENT

Software Development Course

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Skills

Libraries/APIs

React

Tools

GitHub, Adobe Photoshop, Jira, Slack, Postman, Charles Proxy, Bitbucket, Photoshop 7, GitLab

Languages

BrightScript, JavaScript, XML

Paradigms

Agile Software Development

Platforms

MacOS, Windows

Other

SceneGraph, Business Consulting, Software Development, Information Security, IT Project Management, Business Management, APIs, Analytics, Business Analysis, Game Analytics, Roku

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