I am a programmer and game developer from Malawi, currently studying at the National College of Information Technology (NACIT).

While I share a name with a famous General, I command lines of code, not soldiers. I am the founder of Veigatec, a software development group focused on building digital solutions for Malawi and beyond. My journey began with Python, but I have since become fluent in C#, Java, and systems programming. I thrive on turning complex problems into elegant solutions, from designing custom programming languages to building 2D game engines.

• 🌍 From: Malawi, Africa
• 🎓 Education: Student at National College of Information Technology.
• 💼 Founder: Veigatec
• 🔭 Current Focus: Advanced Game Development and Compiler/Language Design.
• 🌱 Learning Goals: Deepening knowledge in Rust and low-level systems architecture.
• 👯 Collaboration: Open to open-source projects in Game Dev, Web Apps, or Education Tech.
• 📫 Contact: valent.phiri at gmail dot com
• 😄 Pronouns: He/Him

Fluent / Professional:

C#

Python

Java

JavaScript

React

C/C++

Lua

PHP

HTML

CSS

Basic Understanding / Learning:

Rust

Ruby

SQL

• Web Development: Laravel, WordPress & Joomla (Custom Theme/Plugin Dev), FastAPI, Django
• Game Development: Unity (C#), Godot, Pygame, Pymunk, Box2D, GameMaker
• Design: Figma

• Websites: Full-stack design and development (Veigatec).
• Android: Native app development.
• Windows: Desktop applications.
• Linux & iOS: Growing proficiency.

• Programming Language Design: Currently designing custom interpreted languages.
• 2D Game Development: Building engines and physics simulations from scratch.
• Database Design: Structuring efficient data systems for web apps.
• Animation: Creating animated tutorials for mathematics and programming.

• Team Leadership: Leading development teams at Veigatec.
• Creative Arts: Drawing, songwriting, and novel writing.
• Gaming: Avid PC Gamer.

• I once spent 5 minutes convinced I was invisible.
• Thought adulthood would magically kick in at 18—spoiler: it didn’t (thanks, finances!).
• As a kid, I "fixed" electronics by taking them apart... permanently.
• Shortest relationship I’ve had? 12 hours. Speedrun complete.