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Lunga Thabani Mdyogolo

Software Developer
Morningside

Summary

Dedicated, hardworking, and self-motivated team player with a keen eye for detail. Excels in efficiently analyzing problems and devising innovative solutions. Quick learner with the ability to absorb new ideas and effectively communicate them. Passionate and effective in approach, eager to embrace growth opportunities and take on new challenges to broaden experience.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Consultant - Software Developer

Self Employed Services
01.2022 - Current
  • Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Improved software efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving coding issues.
  • Saved time and resources by identifying and fixing bugs before product deployment.
  • Optimized database queries for enhanced performance, enabling faster data retrieval and processing.

Bending Fitter

Ennead, Medupi Power Station, Eskom
10.2020 - 4 2021
  • Installing bends on pipes generating electricity as per HITACHI spec
  • Doing site Inspections before and after installation
  • Making sure housekeeping is in-order for a safe working environment
  • Conducting toolbox talk for safety for the team
  • Modifying and fixing bends not properly Installed
  • Working with team and client to ensure all Units are properly installed
  • Planning with the team by working together to archive target

Material controller

Wetback Contracts Pty Ltd, Kusile Power Station
11.2016 - 03.2018
  • Responsible for monitoring deliveries of all raw materials and monitoring delivery levels
  • Responsible for matching materials deliveries with the associated purchase orders
  • Create new material order requests for material orders from client (GE) as per client specification
  • Prepare material from client warehouse to deliver to supervisors on site
  • Assemble supports as per order from site
  • Responsible for goods receiving, Inspection, storage and delivery
  • Coordinate material movement between storage, production areas, and designated locations
  • Maintain records, verify material
  • Ensure availability of required equipment and supplies.

Web/Software Developer (Contract)

OptimizeIT4u
09.2015 - 11.2015
  • Programming using HTML5, JavaScript/jQuery, CSS, Photoshop cs3, C#, Ajax
  • Bootstrap, Mobile application using PhoneGap & Visual Studio 2013
  • SQL server 2012 – Client Database Management, Design, Maintenance.
  • Software/Application Design, Troubleshoot and Maintain client server.
  • New Software Development
  • Software Testing and QA
  • Bug fixing

Projects: Projects Running 2015 to Date at Frere Hospital and Cecilia Makhiwane Hospital

PADMT version 1 - Pediatric Management Tool (Patient monitoring software used by Pediatric Doctors) 2015 to date

  • Support, troubleshoot software issues and Hardware, Bug fixing
  • Assist and training for Doctors and Data Capturers using tool
  • Providing client service onsite and using Helpdesk tool for client communication and bug fixing.

PMTCT – Parent Mother to Child Transfer monitoring software used in Hospitals Maternity.

  • Support, troubleshoot software issues and Hardware, Bug fixing
  • Assist and training for Doctors and Data Capturers using tool
  • Providing client service onsite and using Helpdesk tool for client communication and bug fixing.

Software Development

Argility Pty Limited/UCS Software
07.2008 - 04.2013
  • Software & shell scripts changes, investigate bug queries & fixes, QA, Software testing
  • Advise, assist JAVA & CERES system users with software issues through IT service helpdesk using SIMPLICITY and CERES call logging system, telephone, email and if necessary, assist the user directly
  • Remote assistance to system users via Team Viewer to ensure a high level of customer service satisfactory
  • Support Linux queries, if it needs Linux support have to escalate to Linux Team
  • Investigate Software issues, ensure high level of production
  • Load Linux/Centos OS, load data (SATA, IDE) disks and test before it gets shipped off to the client, test workstations, troubleshoot
  • Red hat Linux Support as 1st and 2nd line support
  • Ceres/Java Support as 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support
  • Investigate & fix SQL queries
  • Manage & maintain client hardware
  • Knowledge transfer to new employees
  • Setup & troubleshoot ftp sites for client data to be submitted to ITC, ITC data transfer to ITC bureaus & investigate ITC data queries for client
  • System and Data Analysis

Junior Web Developer (Trainee)

Overend Outsource
01.2008 - 06.2008
  • Latest updates (Website changes)
  • Uploading on the test sites and live
  • Websites, Uploading on the Live site
  • Image Editing and changes
  • Worked with Dream weaver, CSS style sheets
  • Working with Adobe PDF
  • Microsoft Office
  • Interacting with the client & communication when required by seniors
  • Exchange knowledge transfer with new seniors
  • Responsible for Investor Relations Websites

Education

Obsidien - Redhat Linux 5.1

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Photoshop CS - Level 1 and Level 2

New Horizons

Certificate - Software Development

Damelin Randburg
01.2007 - 12.2007

Industrial Engineering - Incomplete

Nelson Mandela University
01.2005 - 06.2005

Engineering Development Certificate - undefined

Border Technikon E.L
01.2004 - 06.2004

Matric Certificate - undefined

Hlokoma High School
01.1999 - 12.2003

Skills

MS Office

Process improvement

Planning and Scheduling

Time Management

Good Theory and Practical

Good Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Initiative

Customer relationship management

Supervision skills

Flexibility

Personal Information

  • Health Status: Excellent
  • Criminal Record: None
  • Date of Birth: 07/17/86
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Yes

References

  • Paolo Soares, Snr Material Controller, +27 765258857, paolo.soares@wetback.co.za
  • Linda Libala, Boiler Maker Foreman, +27 786469373
  • Samela Selepe, Admin, OptimizeIT4u, +27 789127227, +27 621140738, samela@optimizeit4u.co.za
  • Jason Long, Development Manager, OptimizeIT4U, +27 782854798, jason@optimizeit4u.co.za
  • Elizabeth Bosha, Data Capturer, Frere Hospital, +27 782854798, elizabethbosha@gmail.comm
  • Dr Gerry Boon, Head of Paediatrics, Frere Hospital, +27 838588105, +27 833781584, gboon@echealth.gov.za
  • Zakithi Buthelezi, Recruitment Consultant, Argility/UCS Retail Solutions, 2nd Floor, 34 Melrose Boulevard, Melrose Arch, +27 11 712 1300, zbuthelezi@argility.com
  • Yudesh Naidoo, Head of Online Department, Overend Outsource, 50 – 9TH Street, Parkmore, Sandton, +27 11 883 7422, +27 82 710 7015, yudesh@overend.co.za

Timeline

Consultant - Software Developer

Self Employed Services
01.2022 - Current

Bending Fitter

Ennead, Medupi Power Station, Eskom
10.2020 - 4 2021

Material controller

Wetback Contracts Pty Ltd, Kusile Power Station
11.2016 - 03.2018

Web/Software Developer (Contract)

OptimizeIT4u
09.2015 - 11.2015

Software Development

Argility Pty Limited/UCS Software
07.2008 - 04.2013

Junior Web Developer (Trainee)

Overend Outsource
01.2008 - 06.2008

Certificate - Software Development

Damelin Randburg
01.2007 - 12.2007

Industrial Engineering - Incomplete

Nelson Mandela University
01.2005 - 06.2005

Engineering Development Certificate - undefined

Border Technikon E.L
01.2004 - 06.2004

Matric Certificate - undefined

Hlokoma High School
01.1999 - 12.2003

Photoshop CS - Level 1 and Level 2

New Horizons

Obsidien - Redhat Linux 5.1

Obsidien
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