LIVHUWANI LUCKY RAMBUDA
Delivery Manager
Bryanston
Summary
The most satisfying and amazing thing I have ever encountered in my life as a developer so far is seeing my code taking life form. I swear it has a breath at times. It's just great seeing what the mind; the team and hard work can accomplish if all put together. I am passionate about Computers, Information Technology, Telecommunications, utilizing technologies as they become available and mostly anything to do with Software Development, Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Social/Community Development. Professional software engineering leader with proven ability to drive impactful results through strategic team management and technical expertise. Strong background in software development, project management, and cross-functional collaboration. Known for adaptability, reliable execution, and fostering innovation in dynamic environments. Skilled in agile methodologies, code review, and performance optimization.
{Life runs on a string of code and every situation (Good/Bad) comes with its own unique exception}
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Software Engineering Manager (Payment Portal)
BET Software
04.2022 - Current
- I got brought into the organization to drive the technical development and delivery of products, services and systems that are aligned with the vision and designs set out for the venture and/or the department
- To transform customer/finance department process paths, technical specifications, technology solution options, solution architectures, and roadmaps into software tools and products all while introducing my flavour of work and the element of fun to build teams
- To achieve this, I have built self-organizing teams that ensure high-quality input into the build and release management process from everyone and ensure the availability and predictability of releases of the payment portal, we re-wrote all key legacy systems from Asp.net to .Net Core microservices using Angular and deployed them into OpenShift
- We also developed and implemented Apple-Pay and Crypto integrations on our payment platform
- Managed budgeting and resource allocation for software development projects, ensuring optimal use of resources and timely delivery of milestones.
- Led a team of engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions in a timely manner, ensuring customer satisfaction and business growth.
- Provided regular feedback to both junior engineers and senior leadership on individual performance metrics and observations.
- Championed best practices in software architecture, code quality, and testing within the engineering organization to maintain high standards of excellence.
- Optimized application performance through rigorous profiling, benchmarking, and refactoring of critical code components.
Technical Consultant (Software Development Team Lead)
Kerridge Commercial Systems
10.2020 - 03.2022
- My team was working on several interesting projects which employ a range of different technologies to solve several unique challenges to integration with an auto parts system using .Net Framework Core and AngularJS
- Key focus for me was Continuous Improvement, Facilitated Project Delivery, Facilitated Software Development, a Self-Managed Team and most importantly, having fun throughout
- Facilitated knowledge transfer among team members by leading training sessions on new tools, techniques, or industry best practices relevant to the role of Technical Consultant.
Technical Consultant (Senior Analyst Programmer & Scrum Master)
Sasfin Bank
02.2019 - 09.2020
- As a Servant leader, I help the Digital team as well as BI Team self-organize, self-manage, and deliver via effective Lean-Agile practices (Scrum for the Digital Team and Kanban for the BI Team) by enabling the cross-functional teams develop medium-to complex business / customer/ employee solutions using the Agile way of working to integrate business and technical needs
- Through playing the role of a coach for the team, I facilitate Sprint Planning, Grooming (where we also play Scrum Poker to size), Retrospective and Daily Stand-Ups for the Digital Team together with drawing up a Sprint Burndown Chart for the team
Independent Consultant (Software Engineer)
BBD
08.2018 - 01.2019
- I was initially given this role to assist a team that kept on failing to deliver on their deliverables which resulted in escalations and the project delayed severely at Vodacom in Midrand (The Client)
- However, I got to love working with the team because we could relate, and I had worked with them before
- To deliver on my mandate, I led the software developers involved in the projects assigned to me by producing, testing, and debugging code through leading and assisting engineers and developers with their software development tasks
- I also determined operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, and solution development for the proposed solutions
- I promoted documentation culture within the team and demonstrated solutions to stakeholders through developed documentations and code demos
- For developers, I used code comments and clear code
- I also improved operations by conducting systems analysis, recommending changes in policies and procedures
- By updating my job knowledge through studying development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment, I helped myself keep up to date with the latest and greatest technologies
- My sole mandate was to protect operations by keeping information confidential and accomplishing engineering and organization mission by completing related results as needed
Technical Consultant (Senior Software Developer)
The Apprentice Valley
02.2018 - 05.2018
- I was leading the project development team at Vodacom in Midrand (The Client) to deliver systems and features in an Agile project environment
- I Architect-ed and consulted on system design, technologies, and processes by engaging with product owners (POs) together with other Dev team leads and leasing with my CTO to deliver the end system on time
- To achieve all this, I followed established coding standards and their architecture principals
- Most importantly, we had fun :)
Intermediate Software Developer
Comair Limited
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Upon joining the Group, I had to find my way into learning the new Orchard platform that most of the group's applications are written on
- I started training myself extensively on Orchard Framework, AJAX, JavaScript and JQuery whilst at the same time shadowing a fellow developer who was to later leave the team
- Simultaneously, I had to do both which I did well in just the first 2 months
- I then started working on a backlog of tasks that were required which then led me into developing documentation documents for each application I was to work on
- I also started a quest to get all code base branched to handle change requests
- I Analyzed specific requirements and translated them into workable solutions, wrote code that was readable, maintainable and re-usable, ensured that the code complies with original requirements through unit testing and demonstrations, Liaised and worked together with the team to ensure application requirements and performance goals are met and ensured that the code is efficient and followed best practices and standards and that it was well documented
- I oversaw one of the group's hotel reservations applications which I enhanced to better the user experience as well as increase sales
.Net Analyst Developer
Sanlam
08.2014 - 02.2017
- When I started this position, I was given the responsibility of taking ownership of all Development work in the Shared Components space
- This meant that I lead all development, review and approved all code changes and schedule and prioritize all new requirements as they flow in
- I identified program requirements by establishing personal relations with potential and actual clients by means of organizing meeting for requirements gathering
- Arranged those project requirements in programming sequence, preparing a workflow chart and diagram using knowledge of computer capabilities, programming language, and logic to make it easier for my junior developers and myself to understand the request by means of breaking the tasks down and putting it up on a board
- I also made sure that all new programs operate as expected by conducting unit tests
- Debug web applications when issues arise, customize applications by means of making sure they adhere to design principles (SOLID) and Conduct code reviews on all new code and existing code changes
- I also provided developer consultancy to other project teams within the group when needed, facilitated deployment of all integration (Front Shared Portfolio) systems in production
- Every morning, I reported on ALL production log files using splunk reporting tool
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining data analysis processes and implementing automation tools.
- Streamlined reporting procedures by creating user-friendly dashboards for easy access to key performance indicators.
Graduate Trainee Programmer
Sanlam
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Worked with a Lead Developer and a System Analyst together with 2 other interns to understand the need and apply/ customizing existing technology to meet those needs
- Our work was on supporting tools and product applications for a large scale of users
- The biggest project I worked on was a database driven app that enabled the business with audit events when a user accesses certain applications via a website or web service
Web Developer/Support Intern
South African History Online
07.2013 - 07.2013
- I was part of 4 students intern team that was tasked with managing the SAHO website and organizing the information from the back end while re-creating a beautiful aesthetic front end to the website
- We used to Upload content on the website, change applications according to new specifications using Drupal and HTML for designing and developing new features and functionality with SAHO Design team
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
The Management College of South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa 05.2018 - 06.2024
National Certificate in Systems Development - System Development
Tshwane Institute of Technology
Pretoria, Gauteng 02.2009 - 12.2009
Matric/Grade 12 - Tshivenda Home Language HG, English First Additional Language HG, Mathematics HG, Physical Science HG, Life Sciences HG, Life Orientation HG, Computer Applications Technology HG
Mphaphuli Secondary School
Thohoyandou, South Africa 01.2004 - 12.2008
Skills
- C#
- C
- Kafka
- MSMQ
- LINQ
- Agile framework
- Technical leadership
- Visual Studio 2012 - 2022
- Software architecture
- DevOps practices
- Stakeholder management
- Analytical skills
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9001165949081
- Date of Birth: 01/16/90
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: C1
Timeline
Software Engineering Manager (Payment Portal)
BET Software
04.2022 - Current
Technical Consultant (Software Development Team Lead)
Kerridge Commercial Systems
10.2020 - 03.2022
Technical Consultant (Senior Analyst Programmer & Scrum Master)
Sasfin Bank
02.2019 - 09.2020
Independent Consultant (Software Engineer)
BBD
08.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration -
The Management College of South Africa
05.2018 - 06.2024
Technical Consultant (Senior Software Developer)
The Apprentice Valley
02.2018 - 05.2018
Intermediate Software Developer
Comair Limited
03.2017 - 02.2018
.Net Analyst Developer
Sanlam
08.2014 - 02.2017
Graduate Trainee Programmer
Sanlam
08.2013 - 07.2014
Web Developer/Support Intern
South African History Online
07.2013 - 07.2013
National Certificate in Systems Development - System Development
Tshwane Institute of Technology
02.2009 - 12.2009
Matric/Grade 12 - Tshivenda Home Language HG, English First Additional Language HG, Mathematics HG, Physical Science HG, Life Sciences HG, Life Orientation HG, Computer Applications Technology HG
Mphaphuli Secondary School
01.2004 - 12.2008
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