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Mufaro Simbisayi

Johannesburg

Summary

Analytically minded self-starter with eight years of experience in an Information Technology work environment. As a Python Developer I bring 5 years of comprehensive experience developing back-end components, connecting applications with other web services and supporting front-end developers.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Python Developer

Deloitte CE
Johannesburg (remote)
02.2023 - Current
  • Troubleshot, debugged, and fixed issues related to existing Python codebase.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Constructed web-based applications using the Django framework.
  • Implemented object-oriented programming in Python to build custom classes and functions.
  • Designed and developed RESTful APIs with Django framework.
  • Utilized Pandas library for data analysis, manipulation, and visualization purposes.
  • Employed Git version control system for tracking changes in source code repositories over time.
  • Created unit tests for existing and new Python code using PyTest, unittest framework.
  • Implemented new API routes, architected new ORM structures and refactored code to boost application performance.

Accreditation Lead || Soware Developer

WeThinkCode_
Johannesburg
02.2020 - 01.2023
  • Led accreditation team for MICT SETA qualification accreditation of school's program
  • Evaluated and aligned the school's software development curriculum to MICT SETA requirements
  • Created a mentorship program that increased student engagement and performance
  • Automated the MICT SETA accreditation process using python and pandas to handle student data.

Soware Developer

WeThinkCode_
Johannesburg
11.2018 - 02.2020
  • Increased efficiency in monitoring student progress and activities by implementing streamlined ETL workflows, resulting in improved data management and accessibility.
  • Developed and implemented ETL workflows for tracking and informing sourcing efforts through data extraction from various sources including databases. Restructured the extracted data to facilitate insights and visualizations.

Technical and Community Administrator

WeThinkCode_
Johannesburg
01.2016 - 10.2018
  • Managed a Ruby on Rails application website with a PSQL database
  • Extracted and transformed data from various sources including databases into impactful information.
  • Managed student activities on campus
  • Provided technical support to students and staff.

Education

Honours Degree, Computer Science and Applied Mathematics -

University of Witwatersrand
12.2015

Skills

  • Python (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn)
  • MySQL, PSQL
  • Seaborn and Matplotlib
  • GitHub
  • TDD and Object Oriented Programming
  • HTML, CSS and PHP
  • API Development
  • Agile Methodology
  • RESTful APIs
  • Docker
  • Continuous integration
  • Langchain
  • Version control
  • Web development
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • Postman
  • Analytical Skills
  • Communications Skills
  • Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
  • Problem solving skills

Personal Information

Title: Software Developer

Awards

  • University entrance scholarship (2011)
  • University Certificate of First Class Calculus (2014)
  • University Certificate of First Class Database Fundamentals (2014)
  • University Certificate of First Class Application and Analysis of Algorithms (2014)
  • University Certificate of First Class Basic Analysis (2014)

Timeline

Python Developer

Deloitte CE
02.2023 - Current

Accreditation Lead || Soware Developer

WeThinkCode_
02.2020 - 01.2023

Soware Developer

WeThinkCode_
11.2018 - 02.2020

Technical and Community Administrator

WeThinkCode_
01.2016 - 10.2018

Honours Degree, Computer Science and Applied Mathematics -

University of Witwatersrand
Mufaro Simbisayi