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GIFT MARKUS XIPU

GIFT MARKUS XIPU

Johannesburg

Summary

Motivated professional with experience in finance administration, software development, and academic tutoring. Skilled in Excel, VBA, Python, and data analysis, with hands-on expertise in reporting automation, system testing, and backend development. Strong foundation in business information technology and information systems, with a proven ability to support teams, improve processes, and deliver practical solutions.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Junior Finance Administrator

Metrofile
05.2025 - 09.2025
  • Employed Excel, Power Query, and Power Automate to extract, transform, and clean financial datasets from multiple internal sources, to ensure data consistency with test environments for accuracy.
  • Engaged with IT and finance teams to transfer structured datasets into Sage X3, supporting system testing and data validation.
  • Aided system users by diagnosing and fixing issues within Sage X3.
  • Created automated reports through Excel (VBA, Macros, PivotTables) to optimize financial operations and reduce manual errors.
  • Created Excel-based templates elevating monthly invoice validation accuracy.

Academic Tutor

University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg
02.2024 - 02.2025
  • Delivered academic tutorials in Systems Analysis and Design, focusing on SDLC phases, process modeling techniques such as DFDs and ERDs, and documentation standards.
  • Provided practical assistance to students in End-User Computing, covering essential tools like Excel formulas, MS Access database creation, and professional document formatting in Word and PowerPoint.
  • Supported lecturers in academic delivery by monitoring lab sessions, and facilitating consultations that improved student comprehension and performance.
  • Conducted peer mentoring and personalised assistance sessions to enhance student digital literacy and readiness for assessments.

Freelance Mobile Developer

Truth Wellness
11.2023 - 07.2024
  • Implemented AI capabilities for fitness application via API integration employing NodeJS, JavaScript, Dart, Flutter, and FlutterFlow.
  • Implemented secure payment gateway integrations and user authentication systems
  • Built scalable backend architecture to support real-time fitness tracking
  • Created AI-powered recommendation algorithms for personalized workout plans

Education

BCOM Hons - Information Systems

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
10.2025

Advanced Diploma - Business Information Technology

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
11.2024

Diploma - Business Information Technology

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
11.2023

Skills

  • Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Scikit-learn)

  • SQL / MS SQL / Firebase

  • Microsoft Excel (VBA, Macros, Power Query)

  • Power BI

  • C#, C, Java

  • JavaScript (React, Nextjs, Nodejs)

  • Flutter / Dart / Flutterflow

  • React Native / Ionic

  • Data Modeling (ERD, DFD)

  • Financial Data Automation & Reconciliation

  • ETL & Data Transformation (Excel, Power Automate)

  • System Integration & Testing (Sage X3, APIs)

Certification

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, Coursera

Websites

Timeline

Junior Finance Administrator

Metrofile
05.2025 - 09.2025

Academic Tutor

University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg
02.2024 - 02.2025

Freelance Mobile Developer

Truth Wellness
11.2023 - 07.2024

BCOM Hons - Information Systems

University of Johannesburg

Advanced Diploma - Business Information Technology

University of Johannesburg

Diploma - Business Information Technology

University of Johannesburg

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