Jaco Nel
Cape Town,South Africa
Summary
Experienced software developer with expertise in integrating Oracle Health Insurance (OHI) systems and Oracle Fusion Financial Cloud applications using PL/SQL and WS02. Proficient in developing in-house software for managing Accounts Payables and Receivables, interface error handling, and master data management. Skilled in OHI system setup and configuration using Groovy. Committed to leveraging technical skills to enhance financial system efficiencies and drive organisational success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Developer
Liberty Health
01.2018 - 04.2025
- Fusion integration between Oracle Health Insurance (OHI) system and Oracle Fusion Financial Cloud application using PL/SQL and WS02.
- Working on the Accounts Receivables and Account Payables integration aspects as well as OHI system setup and configuration using Groovy.
- Technical mentorship of junior developers.
- Follow agile methodologies and SDLC and implement system requirements, analysis, process and system improvements.
- Skills needed: take ownership and accountability of individual responsibility within team environment; work well under pressure; adhere to tight deadlines; problem solving skills; strong attention to detail; experience coding in PL/SQL; complete extensive testing of development done; document test results accurately; assist in user testing; strong communication and interpersonal skills; knowledge of various processes within the Medical Aid industry.
- Analyse business requirements for new enhancements and improvements.
Senior Developer
Liberty Health
11.2011 - 01.2018
- Working as part of the Medware team responsible for both batch and real-time transaction processing.
- Development, enhancement and maintenance of programmes written in Powerhouse (Quiz, QEdit, QTp and Quick with embedded SQL); reporting, invoicing maintenance, GUI design, database querying and manipulation using Powerhouse (with embedded SQL); migration/modernisation of current system from Powerhouse to PL/SQL and APEX; providing feedback on queries received from users.
- Skills needed: take ownership and accountability of individual responsibility within team environment; work well under pressure; adhere to tight deadlines; problem solving skills; strong attention to detail; experience coding in Powerhouse (with embedded SQL) in a UNIX environment; complete extensive testing of development done; document test results accurately; assist in user testing; strong communication and interpersonal skills; knowledge of various processes within the Medical Aid industry.
Development Manager – Membership and Contributions (Africa)
Niel Harvey & Associates
01.2009 - 11.2011
- Managing team of developers; creating a positive working environment where developers are encouraged to take ownership and work towards common goals as part of a team.
- Developing, publishing and distributing reports for medical aids on a HP3000 server using Powerhouse (with embedded SQL); creating monthly, weekly and daily reports on request from the users; collaborating with users to meet specifications and business requirements; conducting monthly runs for payments from government workers; synchronizing systems; developing additional screen functionalities as required by users; creating bulk notifications for clients; scanning and indexing; maintenance of backups.
- Skills needed: strong management and leadership skills; take ownership and accountability of individual responsibility; work well under pressure; adhere to tight deadlines; problem solving skills; experience coding in Powerhouse (with embedded SQL) in a UNIX environment; strong communication and interpersonal skills; knowledge of various processes within the Medical Aid industry.
Interim Client Liaison
Niel Harvey & Associates
10.2008 - 12.2008
- Establishing and maintaining good client relationships; collaborating with clients to determine business requirements; communicating clients’ needs to management.
- Skills needed: good client-facing skills; work well under pressure; problem solving skills; strong communication and interpersonal skills; knowledge of various processes within the Medical Aid industry.
Site Manager
Niel Harvey & Associates
11.2006 - 09.2008
- Managing team; creating a positive working environment where developers and users are encouraged to take ownership and work towards common goals as part of a team; establishing and maintaining good client relationships; collaborating with client to determine business requirements; communicating clients’ needs to management.
- Skills needed: strong management and leadership skills; take ownership and accountability of individual responsibility; work well under pressure; adhere to tight deadlines; problem solving skills; strong communication and interpersonal skills; good client-facing skills; knowledge of various processes within the Medical Aid industry.
Developer
Niel Harvey & Associates
08.2003 - 10.2006
- Working as part of the team responsible for both batch and real-time transaction processing; development, enhancement and maintenance of programmes written in Powerhouse (with embedded SQL); providing feedback on queries received from users.
- Skills needed: take ownership and accountability of individual responsibility within team environment; work well under pressure; adhere to tight deadlines; problem solving skills; strong attention to detail; experience coding in Powerhouse (with embedded SQL) in a UNIX environment; complete extensive testing of development done; document test results accurately; assist in user testing; strong communication and interpersonal skills; knowledge of various processes within the Medical Aid industry.
Education
Grade 12 - Afrikaans, English, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Metalwork, Geography
Warmbaths High School
Grade 12 - Mathematics, Physical Sciences
Pretoria West Technical College
JAVA Certification - IT Landscape, OOA and JAVA, OOD and JAVA, JDBC, Practical Project, MySQL – Front, Gel, Kawa IDE Pro, UML
Van Zyl and Pritchard (VZAP)
Skills
- Fusion integration between Oracle Health Insurance (OHI) system and Oracle Fusion Financial Cloud application using PL/SQL and WS02
- Develop inhouse software to maintain Accounts Payables and Accounts Receiving, interface error handling and master data management
- OHI system setup and configuration using Groovy
Accomplishments
- Completed the Analysis and Design of a system for a Video Shop with three other students during JAVA certification course. The coding for the GUI, functionality and a MySQL database was completed timeously. The system was formally presented to a panel of assessors and tested. All target dates and deadlines were met.
- Written fully functional program with MySQL database for Huis Tekna (Warmbaths).
Languages
Afrikaans
English
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 11/08/77
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
Custom
- Standard Bank Global Leadership Course – Senior Management, 12/2010
- SQL (Oracle) Training Course – Oracle Database 12c: Program with PL/SQL Ed 1, 12/2015
Affiliations
- Mountain biking
Timeline
Senior Developer
Liberty Health
01.2018 - 04.2025
Senior Developer
Liberty Health
11.2011 - 01.2018
Development Manager – Membership and Contributions (Africa)
Niel Harvey & Associates
01.2009 - 11.2011
Interim Client Liaison
Niel Harvey & Associates
10.2008 - 12.2008
Site Manager
Niel Harvey & Associates
11.2006 - 09.2008
Developer
Niel Harvey & Associates
08.2003 - 10.2006
Grade 12 - Mathematics, Physical Sciences
Pretoria West Technical College
JAVA Certification - IT Landscape, OOA and JAVA, OOD and JAVA, JDBC, Practical Project, MySQL – Front, Gel, Kawa IDE Pro, UML
Van Zyl and Pritchard (VZAP)
Grade 12 - Afrikaans, English, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Metalwork, Geography
Warmbaths High School
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