Sandbox strategy gaming, reading speculative fiction, hiking and outdoor exploration, acoustic guitar
KESIVAN NAIDOO
Pretoria
Summary
Final-year Information Systems student at University of Pretoria leading project team for BMW ZA IT Hub's enterprise onboarding platform. Recognized on Dean's Merit List and Golden Key member with full-stack development expertise in React, Node.js, and ASP.NET Core. Aspiring software engineer focused on enterprise software industry growth, driven by curiosity and collaborative problem-solving.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Lead - Capstone Team
BMW ZA IT Hub
Pretoria
01.2026 - Current
- Owned enterprise onboarding delivery as project team lead.
- Secured a consistent 95% project average to date, ranking within the top 5 teams in the 40+ team cohort.
- Coordinated sprint planning and stakeholder engagement to ensure project timelines were met.
- Developed production features for BMW's internal SCP.apps platform to support operational goals.
Computer Literacy Facilitator
KTG Foundation and UP Academic Partnership
Pretoria
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Developed structured lessons to convey fundamental computing concepts effectively.
- Utilised leadership skills to foster digital confidence and engagement among learners.
- Coordinated project landscape among university coordinators, KTG Foundation, and school staff to enhance collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Information Technology - Information Systems, Data Science
University of Pretoria
Pretoria01-2026
High School - Pure Mathematics, Information Technology, Physical Sciences
Hoërskool Generaal Hertzog
eMalahleni01-2023
Skills
- Web & Frameworks: React, Nodejs, Angular, ASPNET Core, HTML5, CSS3
- Programming Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, C#
- Databases & APIs: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, GraphQL, Entity Relational Models
- Project Management: Scrum, SDLC, Sprint Planning & Estimation
- Tools & Methodologies: Git Version Control, Requirements Analysis
- Data Analysis & Modeling: Advanced Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Modeling, SAS Software
- Professional Competencies: Stakeholder Communication, User Advocacy, Mentorship and Problem-Solving
Interests
Timeline
Project Lead - Capstone Team
BMW ZA IT Hub
01.2026 - Current
Computer Literacy Facilitator
KTG Foundation and UP Academic Partnership
01.2025 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Information Technology - Information Systems, Data Science
University of Pretoria
High School - Pure Mathematics, Information Technology, Physical Sciences
Hoërskool Generaal Hertzog