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Lutho Mpofu

Lutho Mpofu

Full Stack Software Developer
Port Elizabeth

Summary

Respectful self-motivator gifted at team building and finding reliable solutions for software related issues. Experienced in Frontend and Backend development and offering skills in programming and project management. Eagerness to learn and implement new methods for the
enhancement of work & instilling the drive for innovative
mindset in the team.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Software Engineer

S4 Integration
Port Elizabeth
6 2021 - Current
  • Appointed software engineer, tasked with developing or modifying existing code bases to modern development standards which would aid in providing functional solutions in efficient automotive production line processes.
  • Identified and documented project changes with proactive budget oversight.
  • Improved software performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in code.
  • Built databases and table structures for web applications.
  • Provided guidance and mentored less-experienced staff members.
  • Currently supporting over 50 applications, under different code bases.

Information Technology Lecturer

Ed-U College
07.2020 - 02.2021
  • Appointed to Educate students on Fundamentals of Information Technology, covering Software Development, Support Services and Communications Networking.
  • Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
  • Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.

Call Centre tech support

Amobia Communications
01.2019 - 09.2019
  • Appointed as an ISP's tech support, to assist clients remotely with wireless connection, VoIP and electronic mailing server issues.

Computer Literacy Educator

Ubuntu Pathways
03.2018 - 06.2018
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples into lesson plans.

Intern as Web Administrator

Softech Computers
12.2016 - 04.2017
  • Appointed to be in charge of maintaining the company's eCommerce website Howzitsa.com
  • Duties were to: redesign, populate site with item for sale information, assurance of backend functionality with UI of the site.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Software Development

Nelson Mandela University
University Way, Summerstrand, Gqeberha, 6019
02.2018 - 12.2018

National Diploma - Information Technology: Software Development

IIE Varsity College
1st Floor, Mercantile Bank Plaza, Ring Rd, Greenac
02.2015 - 12.2017

High School Diploma -

Lawson Brown High School
2 Eyre Rd, Millard Grange, Gqeberha
01.2010 - 12.2014

Skills

  • Team Building and Leadership Skills

  • Android Software Development (2 years XP)

  • Javascript (2 years XP - ongoing)

  • Azure DevOps (1 year XP)

  • C# development (5 years XP- ongoing)

  • Problem-Solving

  • Microsoft SQL Server (5 years XP - ongoing)

  • Angular 12 (Typescript) (2 years XP - ongoing)

  • Oracle Database (2 years XP - ongoing)

  • WAMP and XAMP stack

  • Flutter (Dart) (1 years XP)

  • Java development (3 years XP)

  • NoSQL Database (Firebase)

  • PHP (Framework: Phalcon)

Application

The post in your company would be of great interest to me. I believe I can make an effective contribution to your company for the following reasons: - My acquired experience in the Software Development field of which my skills have been fine tuned to face any dev challenge. - My extensive patience to group problem solving, combined with my respectable communication skills. - My ability to motivate and bring the best out of people. (A key factor to bringing out the best performance to a team I am in.) - My eagerness to learn and implement new methods for the enhancement of my work & instilling the drive for innovative mindset in the team.

Education And Qualification

  • 2018 - 2018, Nelson Mandela University, PE, BTech in IT: Software Development
  • 2015 - 2017, Varsity College, PE, NDip in IT: Software Development
  • 2010 - 2014, Lawson Brown High School, PE, Matric Certificate: National Diploma

Skills And Knowledge

C#, Java, Dart, Python, Microsoft SQL Management Server, Oracle PL/SQL, NoSQL, SQLite, MySQL, PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Ajax an JQuery, Angular (TypeScript), Information Security Governance (Covering legislation and policy layer of Information Security), Computer Security (Knowledge of the top ten threats/vulnerabilities I.e. Cross site scripting), Artificial Intelligence (logic and theory behind AI machine learning algorithms + python ML), Support Services and Communication Network skills, fundamental A+ and N+ knowledge., Ability to use any Windows and MAC based operating system., Use of Networking related software and hardware such as Mikrotik Winbox, The Dude, Fiddler and Ubiquity equipment.

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 9512035195085
  • Age: 28
  • Health Status: No allergies / No disabilities
  • Date of Birth: 12/03/95
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Code 08 (Light Vehicle)
  • Marital Status: Single

Software

Practice Object Oriented Programming

Implementing Design Patterns

Visual Studio

VS Code

Eclispe

IntelliJ

PhpStorm

Microsoft SQL Server

Oracle SQL Developer

Netbeans

Android Studio (Java)

Wireshark / Fiddler Classic (Network Tracing)

Certification

Certified ITIL v4 Foundation, Axelos - 04 May 2024 - 04 May 2027

Interests

Gaming

Mixed Martial Arts

Reading

Timeline

Certified ITIL v4 Foundation, Axelos - 04 May 2024 - 04 May 2027

05-2024

Information Technology Lecturer

Ed-U College
07.2020 - 02.2021

Call Centre tech support

Amobia Communications
01.2019 - 09.2019

Application Security Engineer Mastery Award for Students(2017) IBM

10-2018

Computer Literacy Educator

Ubuntu Pathways
03.2018 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Software Development

Nelson Mandela University
02.2018 - 12.2018

Intern as Web Administrator

Softech Computers
12.2016 - 04.2017

National Diploma - Information Technology: Software Development

IIE Varsity College
02.2015 - 12.2017

High School Diploma -

Lawson Brown High School
01.2010 - 12.2014

Software Engineer

S4 Integration
6 2021 - Current
Lutho MpofuFull Stack Software Developer