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Edwin Charikinya
Coder
Cape Town
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Experienced Programmer with over 12 years of experience in IT. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Dedicated IT professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Enthusiastic teacher eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of the subject and training in IT. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the profession.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ICT Integrator & Coding Teacher
Herschel Association
Cape Town
01.2022 - Current
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Java Instructor
Herschel Association
Cape Town
01.2022 - Current
- Planned and implemented curriculum to teach up-to-date technology to 66 students.
- Set up computers and networking systems and delivered step-by-step instructions on basic use.
- Facilitated computer lab of 200 people from junior to senior computer use and designed appropriate and specialized lesson plans.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations or assigned work to others.
Coding and Robotics Teacher
Dominican convent School
Johannesburg
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations or assigned work to others.
- Facilitated computer lab of 37 people from Grade 4 to 12 computer use and designed appropriate and specialized lesson plans.
- Set up computers and networking systems and delivered step-by-step instructions on basic use.
- Designed classes on Google Classroom for Senior students.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Participated in online Robotics competitions with the Junior Grade.
System Administrator & IT Teacher
St Barnabas College
Johannesburg
01.2015 - 12.2019
- Designed proactive preventive maintenance schedules to prevent unnecessary downtime and hardware faults.
- Established network specifications and analyzed workflow, access, information and security requirements.
- Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
- Created patches and solutions to fix bugs in existing applications.
- Provisioned new software and hardware for use, following established security policies.
- Worked with users to determine areas of technology in need of improved usability.
- Oversaw IT activities to laptops, tablets and PDAs for teachers and student users.
IT Manager
Connection Software
Harare
01.2009 - 12.2014
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
- Guided organizational technology strategy and roadmaps.
- Created and terminated user's accounts from start to finish in business applications.
- Interacted and negotiated with vendors, outsourcers and contractors to secure products and services.
- Coordinated IT operations activities to deliver smooth flow of daily business needs.
- Understood key product management roadmap objectives and requirements to develop product technology strategy.
- Communicated with executive team and CEO to maximize development efficiencies and resolve technology issues.
- Wrote policy, procedure and manuals governing internal IT use.
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Information Technology
ILSA Independent College
Harare, Zimbabwe 01.2006 - 11.2008
Skills
Computer science curriculum
JAVA/C/PYTHON/DELPHI/VB/PASCAL
Robotics instruction
Hardware lessons
Colleague collaborations
Adept in technology
PC expert
C3 expert
Group and individual instruction
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of Bridge Pay program to facilitate insurance payments in supermarkets.
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop class time table spreadsheets.
Affiliations
- ITTPSA
- Zimbabwe Computer Council
- International Girls’ Schools Coalition
Interests
Robotics & Coding
Timeline
ICT Integrator & Coding Teacher
Herschel Association
01.2022 - Current
Java Instructor
Herschel Association
01.2022 - Current
Coding and Robotics Teacher
Dominican convent School
01.2020 - 12.2021
System Administrator & IT Teacher
St Barnabas College
01.2015 - 12.2019
IT Manager
Connection Software
01.2009 - 12.2014
Higher National Diploma - Information Technology
ILSA Independent College
01.2006 - 11.2008