Kelisha Govender
Integration Engineer III
Cape Town
Summary
Integration Engineer with 3+ years of experience in API development, cloud integrations, and DevOps automation. Proven ability to deliver secure, scalable integration solutions using Apigee, RabbitMQ, and Google Cloud Platform. Known as the go-to person for monitoring, alerting, and automation across critical systems. Led a key Private Service Connect (PSC) implementation and automated a monthly security audit workflow using a suite of GCP tools, including Cloud Run and Cloud Scheduler. Passionate about solving complex problems with precision, integrity, and a continuous learning mindset.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Integration Engineer III
Pepkor IT
02.2023 - Current
- Led the implementation of Private Service Connect (PSC) for secure and private API connectivity within GCP.
- Automated the monthly security audit report, reducing manual effort and improving report accuracy.
- Served as the go-to person for GCP and RabbitMQ monitoring, designing and implementing alerting strategies that enhanced system stability and reduced incident response times.
- Developed secure and efficient API proxies in Apigee utilizing OAuth, API Key checks, shared flows, and KVMs.
- Maintained and improved CI/CD deployment workflows using Jenkins and GitLab.
Integration Developer
XET
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Built and maintained robust APIs using C#, ABP framework, ASP.NET Core, and the WSO2 suite.
- Managed integration configurations, troubleshooting, and performance tuning in WSO2 API Manager and Enterprise Integrator.
- Utilized Azure DevOps, GitHub, and TortoiseSVN for version control and collaborative development.
Software Developer Intern
DUT AppFactory (Microsoft Program)
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Developed full-stack web applications in an agile environment using .NET Core, MVC architecture, and SQL Server.
- Actively participated in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and performed peer code reviews to ensure code quality.
Education
National Diploma in ICT - Application Development
Durban University of Technology
01.2020
Skills
API & Integration: Apigee X, WSO2 (EI, IAM, API Manager, ESB), REST, SOAP, OAuth, KVMs
Certification
WSO2 Identity Server (Developer)
References
Jaco, Liebenberg, jacol@pepkorit.com, 078 439 8635, Available on request
Timeline
Integration Engineer III
Pepkor IT
02.2023 - Current
Integration Developer
XET
01.2021 - 01.2023
Software Developer Intern
DUT AppFactory (Microsoft Program)
01.2020 - 01.2021
National Diploma in ICT - Application Development
Durban University of Technology
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