Karabo Maimane

Key Competencies:

• Full-Stack Development: Demonstrated expertise in full-stack development, building robust and scalable web and mobile applications using Ionic Angular, Angular, Sails.js, MongoDB, and AWS cloud services.
• Mobile App Development: Developed high-performance driver and passenger mobile apps using Ionic Angular, ensuring seamless user experiences and real-time updates.
• Web Admin Dashboard Development: Created a comprehensive Angular-based web admin dashboard for efficient management of trips, user accounts, vehicles, operational areas, and app metrics.
• Backend Engineering: Engineered a scalable backend using Sails.js on AWS EC2, utilizing MongoDB for data storage and S3 for asset management.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Deployed and maintained applications on AWS cloud infrastructure, leveraging EC2 and S3 for optimal performance and reliability.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Implemented and maintained continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for efficient and reliable software delivery.
• Payment Integration: Successfully integrated PayStack payment gateway for secure transaction processing.
• Version Control and Deployment: Implemented robust version control and deployment strategies to ensure smooth app updates and seamless user experiences.
• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking: Demonstrated strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to address technical challenges and optimize application performance.

Experience Highlights:

• Secure Express App Development: Led development of full-featured e-hailing app, encompassing mobile app development (Ionic Angular), web admin dashboard creation (Angular), backend engineering (Sails.js, AWS EC2, MongoDB, S3), and implementation of CI/CD pipelines.
• Real-time Trip Monitoring: Implemented real-time trip monitoring and tracking features to enhance safety and user experience.
• SOS Management: Developed comprehensive SOS reporting system for effective incident management and risk mitigation.
• Performance Optimization: Optimized app performance through efficient coding practices, database management, cloud infrastructure utilization, and continuous performance monitoring.
• CI/CD Automation: Automated build, test, and deployment processes using CI/CD pipelines, ensuring rapid and reliable software delivery.
• Paired with fellow engineers to brainstorm ideas, debug problems and review code.
• Adopted engineering best practices and delivered highest quality scalable solutions.
• Worked with customers to define requirements and troubleshoot issues and architected and implemented new engineering applications to meet needs.
• Designed and implemented scalable application programming interfaces.
• Understood full technology stack and underlying applications, services and databases, resulting in optimal program performance.

Key Competencies:

• Front-End Development Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in developing dynamic and user-friendly web interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React), HTML5, and CSS3.
• UI/UX Design: Collaborated with UI designers and independently created UI designs for various customer-facing features, ensuring visually appealing and intuitive user experience.
• Customer-Focused Development: Led front-end development for multiple customer-facing features (e.g., account management, help site, query system, cancellation process, outage reporting), prioritizing customer needs and improving their overall experience.
• Legacy System Migration: Successfully migrated legacy account management functions to a new company portal, ensuring seamless functionality and data integrity.
• Collaboration & Communication: Worked effectively within a cross-functional Agile (Scrum) team, collaborating with UI designers, backend developers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Problem Solving & Time Management: Proactively identified and resolved technical issues, adhering to project timelines and deadlines.
• Security & Best Practices: Followed industry best practices for software development and web security to ensure the protection of sensitive customer data.

Experience Highlights:

• My Account Migration: Led front-end development and integration for migrating legacy account management functions to new company portal.
• Help Site Development: Collaborated with UI designers to implement new help site, providing customers with easy access to information and support.
• Customer Query System: Spearheaded front-end development of customer query system, reducing call center traffic and improving customer satisfaction.
• Account Cancellation Process: Designed and implemented a self-service account cancellation process, streamlining customer interactions and reducing support overhead.
• Network Outage Reporting: Developed a front-end solution for real-time outage reporting, keeping customers informed and improving transparency.
• Website Rebranding: Collaborated with another front-end developer to implement new design for company's website, enhancing the overall user experience.

Key Competencies:

• Full-Stack Development: Demonstrated proficiency in developing web and mobile applications using Ionic, Angular, and Firebase, showcasing a solid foundation in full-stack development.
• Lead Developer: Took ownership and led development of two innovative mobile applications (Puls8, Gas Radar), demonstrating leadership and project management skills.
• UI/UX Design: Created unique and intuitive UI designs and app layouts, enhancing user experience and engagement.
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Contributed to the successful development of apps that received funding and recognition, showcasing a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Technical Research: Actively researched technology trends and industry best practices to stay ahead of curve and apply cutting-edge solutions.
• Collaboration & Communication: Worked effectively within a team environment, collaborating with colleagues on various aspects of app development.
• Agile Development: Followed Agile (Scrum) methodology, actively participating in stand-ups, sprint planning, and backlog refinement.

Experience Highlights:

• Puls8 (Pulsate) App: Led development of a DJ/artist booking app, creating UI/UX design and implementing core functionality in Ionic with a Firebase backend. This app received funding from Mlab and Innovation Hub.
• Gas Radar App: Led front-end development of a gas/fuel price comparison app using Ionic and Firebase, while also contributing to backend development.
• Custom CMS Systems: Developed custom Angular-based CMS systems for both Puls8 and Gas Radar to manage app data efficiently.
• Technical Research: Continuously researched and implemented latest technologies (Ionic, Angular) to deliver modern and effective solutions.

Key Competencies:

• Front-End Development & Maintenance: Demonstrated expertise in maintaining and enhancing existing front-end systems, troubleshooting and resolving bugs in functionality and display.
• UI/UX Design: Created wireframes, sketches, and brought designs to life, focusing on intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for complex systems like hospital queue management and water meter management.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in front-end technologies and actively pursued professional development through Microsoft (MCSD) and Oracle (Java SE I) certifications.
• Problem Solving & Quality Assurance: Performed manual testing to identify and resolve issues, ensuring the quality and reliability of software solutions.
• Continuous Learning: Stayed up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to improve application efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaboration & Communication: Worked effectively within a multi-talented team, communicating clearly and collaborating on project goals.
• Agile Development: Followed Agile (Scrum) methodology, participating actively in stand-ups, sprint planning, and backlog refinement.

Experience Highlights:

• TQSystem - Hospital Queue Management: Contributed to maintenance and enhancement of a critical hospital queue management system, focusing on user interface improvements and bug fixes.
• Letsema Water Management System: Played a key role in developing front-end for a water meter management system aimed at preventing fraud and illegal connections, facilitating field agent data collection, and reporting to municipalities.
• Professional Development: Completed Microsoft (MCSD) and Oracle (Java SE I) certifications to enhance technical skills and knowledge.
• User-Centered Design: Prioritized user experience in design and development, ensuring that complex systems were easy to use and navigate for both staff and field agents.
• Problem-Solving: Proactively identified and resolved technical issues, improving system functionality and reliability.