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
Johannesburg10.2025
Advanced Diploma - Business Information Technology
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg11.2024
Diploma - Business Information Technology
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg11.2023
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
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