Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Coding Projects
Leadership
Awards
Community Service
Timeline
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Karina Krishnaswamy

Karina Krishnaswamy

Junior Software Developer

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level computer scientist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Work History

Junior Software Developer

Glyde Payments
01.2026 - Current
  • Participated in code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
  • Utilized version control systems (e.g., Git) for efficient code management and collaboration.
  • Developed custom features for existing applications, tailoring solutions to meet specific client needs.
  • Developed and maintained web applications using Java, Python , terraform and CSS

Tutor

Stellenbosch
06.2024 - 11.2025
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.

Receptionist

Estate Offices
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • My responsibilities included answering phone calls, assisting residents, and handling various administrative tasks
  • This experience taught me how to manage demanding working conditions and effectively address problems within a formal corporate environment
  • I enjoyed working with and interacting with colleagues and residents through this experience

Education

BSc - Computer Science (focal area computer systems)

Stellenbosch University

Skills

Organize projects effectively

Time management

Systematic

Practical and realistic

Hard working

Coding Projects

1. Tuck shop manager 2022: Java

2. Modified chess 2023: Python 

3. Braille to text translator 2024: Java 

4.  Compiler 2024: C

Leadership

Being the head of marimbas taught me valuable leadership lessons, particularly in teamwork, responsibility, and adaptability. I learned how to guide and motivate a group of musicians, ensuring that everyone played their part while fostering a sense of unity and enthusiasm. Managing rehearsals and performances required strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively, balancing discipline with encouragement. 

Awards

  • SATs score 1370: 2021
  • Harvard Crimson essay challenge: 2021
  • National English Olympiad silver award: 2021
  • Allan Gray Entrepreneurship challenge: 2021
  • National math Olympiad, Completed and achieved in 2nd round

Community Service

  • Charity walks
  • Charity bake sale for NSRI
  • Shavathon, 2020 and 2022
  • Santa shoe box organisation
  • Master of Ceremony for high school charity events

Timeline

Junior Software Developer

Glyde Payments
01.2026 - Current

Tutor

Stellenbosch
06.2024 - 11.2025

Receptionist

Estate Offices
12.2020 - 12.2021

BSc - Computer Science (focal area computer systems)

Stellenbosch University

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