Founder and CEO
Blessing Mwandila
Blessing Mwandila is the founder and CEO of TicketTrails. A full-stack software developer, he founded the platform to bring event ticketing, contactless entry, and cashless payments together for events in Zambia. His professional experience includes building web applications and working on digital services, financial technology, and enterprise reporting systems.
Career experience
2024 – Present
Founder and CEO
TicketTrails
Founded and built an NFC-powered event ticketing platform for ticket sales, contactless entry, and cashless payments in Zambia.
November 2024 – Present
Software Developer
Probase Group Limited
Contributes to digital services, financial technology, and enterprise reporting projects, including UNKA GO, ZEDWALLET, SmartPay, and regulatory reporting systems.
2021 – 2023
Full-Stack Software Developer
Booknow Zambia / Dotcom Zambia
Worked on the design, development, testing, and deployment of web applications, including responsive interfaces, backend services, and database features.
May 2022 – December 2022
IT Specialist
Diamond Hardware
Supported inventory-system setup and resolved hardware and software issues for staff.
June 2022 – December 2022
Data Entry Cashier
Diamond Hardware
Processed customer transactions, entered inventory and sales records, and completed end-of-day reconciliation.
February 2023 – June 2023
Graphic Designer and Machine Operator
Africana Printing
Produced branding and promotional materials and operated printing equipment while checking finished work for quality.
February 2019 – January 2022
Web Developer, Digital Marketer, and Designer
Stargate Technology
Contributed to a church management system and supported web development, design, and digital marketing work.
June 2015 – December 2015
Digital Marketing
Online Marketing Co. / Diamond Hardware
Supported social media, website content, campaign research, and review of marketing metrics.
Education
Degree in Production and Operations Management, Evelyn Hone College / Copperbelt University (2016–2019).