Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
References
Achievements And Awards
Projects
Websites
Activities
Timeline
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ANAM BAZA

ANAM BAZA

57 Maud Road, Valhalla

Summary

Self-motivated and detail-oriented Software Developer with hands-on experience in full-stack development and Agile methodologies. Background as a Trainee Software Developer with strong contributions to project efficiency and process improvement. Proficient in designing, coding, testing, and debugging applications using technologies such as .NET Core, Blazor WebAssembly, ReactJS, React Native, and Python. Skilled in building RESTful APIs, managing databases with SQL Server, and deploying containerized applications using Docker. Experienced with version control tools like GitHub and GitLab. Adept at working in collaborative team environments and passionate about delivering impactful, user-centric digital solutions.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Trainee Software Developer

SITA SOC
Pretoria
08.2023 - Current
  • Programming Languages: C#, JavaScript, HTML5.
  • Frameworks and Libraries: ASP.NET Core, Blazor WebAssembly.
  • Web Development: RESTful API Development, MVC Architecture, UI/UX Design, Responsive Web Design.
  • Database and Reporting: SQL Server, MySQL, SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services), Power BI.
  • DevOps and Version Control: Docker (containerization), Git, GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps.
  • Development Methodologies: Agile (Scrum and Kanban).
  • Tools and Platforms: Visual Studio, VS Code, and Swagger.

System Support Intern

TFG
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Intern in charge of change facilitation, providing TFG retail stores with in-store systems support.
  • Reported any identified technical issues promptly to the supervisor and manager for resolution.

Facilitator and Logistics Assistance

Tangible Africa
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • I was a junior logistics assistant, helping the company with any logistics-related issues.
  • I was also a facilitator for one of their Saturday classes called Tangible Academy.
  • Facilitated workshops designed to help teams develop strategies for achieving organizational goals.

Education

Dip - ICT Software Development

Walter Sisulu University
East London
05-2023

Matric certificate - Grade 12

Breidbach Secondary School
01.2018

Skills

  • Python
  • Html
  • Css
  • Javascript
  • Front end designer
  • C# programming
  • Java programming
  • PHP programming
  • Asp net Core MVC Blazor app
  • API development
  • Power Bi
  • Report server
  • Graphic designer
  • Co-design and integrated learning and research skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Problem solving
  • Good communication skills
  • Responsive design
  • Frontend frameworks

Additional Information

3rd position at the ELIDZSTP hackathon 2022., Honorary mention for best student design project proposal at the ProteaCHI Student design Competition 2022., Semi finalist of ACM SIGCHI 2023 design competition., Developer of CMSEC health management system website which is still under development.

Languages

  • IsiXhosa, Fluent
  • English, Fluent
  • Afrikaans, Intermediate

Hobbies and Interests

  • Indoor co-ordinated sports (Volleyball)
  • Outdoor landscape Photography
  • Music (Producer) amateur level
  • Dancer (Choreography)
  • Participating in social activities (social empowerment programs)
  • Volunteering

References

  • Thanduxolo Vunukwa, Prosecutor, ThandiVuks@gmail.com, 0607254093
  • Lutho Makasi, Student, Luthomakasi1@gmail.com, 0667903236
  • Dr Professor Nobert Jere, Lecturer, Njere@wsu.ac.za, +27 61 867 8851
  • Nosipho Mavuso, Lecturer, +27 73 591 5564
  • Tracey Martin, Change department management, Tracey@tfg.co.za, +27 84 327 9465
  • Liesel Jacob, Change department manager, LeiselJ@Tfg.co.za, +27 82 904 8248
  • Olwethu Mtuzula, Relay Jeans Manager, +27 61 444 4213
  • Lizwi Gwaza, Provincial co-ordinator, +27 61 859 3511
  • Mahlatse Baloyi, Senior Developer, Mahlatse.Baloyi@sita.co.za, +27 79 650 9371
  • Khutso Mabelane Senior Developer, Khutso.Mabelane@sita.co.za, +277993297172

Achievements And Awards

  • ACM SIGCHI semi-finalist
  • Developer of CMSEC health management system website which is still under development.
  • Honorary mention for best student design project proposal at the ProteaCHI Student design Competition 2022.
  • 3rd position at the ELIDZSTP hackathon 2022.
  • Drivers license code 8
  • Cisco PCAP: Programming Essentials in Python certificate (2022)
  • Cisco JavaScript Essentials 1 (JSE) certificate (2022)
  • Introduction to IoT badge from Credly (2022)
  • Participatory certificate for the Ctrack hackathon 2022

Projects

ELIDZ Hackathon 2022, A project we worked on as a group we created when we participated in ELIDZ Hackathon 2022, which we came out in the 3rd position. We also proposed an online digital learning platform that will help with education and upskilling in South Africa at large 

ProteaCHI, a co-design workshop competition held in Cape Town at the University of Cape Town Art and Design building, developed a solution and design for the UN SDG goal number 4 and number 1 that tackle the quality of education and poverty. Makukhanye Edu-Care was chosen as the most improved student proposal. We participated as a group called the Byte Optimizers

WSU Sports application app, a web-based application created by me and my groupmates for our final year project for our software development module, helps children of our institution submit their indemnity forms online instead of using paper, offers them sports updates like trial dates, and it also helps reduce the mismanagement of hard copy paper files

Hotel reservation website, an online hotel reservation website created for my final year project for my information systems project. Customers can check each room for details, and book if they want

Online learning platform, I was part of a team that is working on a project called Makukhanye Edu-Care, an online learning platform specifically targeted at high school learners to help bridge the gap of poor education

School Database Management System, a simple yet complete management project to store the students, as well as the teachers, and other employees' records, CMSEC is an online platform designed to target three stakeholders: the doctor, the admin, and the patient

Activities

  • Former Manager and the vice captain of WSU BCC volleyball team.
  • Member of the Men in Action Community.
  • A former member of the Walter Sisulu University Information Technology society appointed as the treasurer.
  • A former member of the Walter Sisulu University ALSCO society appointed as the indoor co-ordinator.
  • ARM Engage developement program

Timeline

Trainee Software Developer

SITA SOC
08.2023 - Current

System Support Intern

TFG
04.2023 - 07.2023

Facilitator and Logistics Assistance

Tangible Africa
01.2019 - 01.2022

Dip - ICT Software Development

Walter Sisulu University

Matric certificate - Grade 12

Breidbach Secondary School
ANAM BAZA