Mzwandile Lucky Dladla
Johannesburg
Summary
Accomplished Software Developer with extensive experience in developing and enhancing applications for financial institutions and consulting firms. Proven track record in rewriting critical banking applications at Standard Bank, contributing to a 30% reduction in user-reported issues through rigorous testing and debugging at Siyakha Consulting. Expertise in frontend frameworks like Vue 3 and Angular, backend development with Golang and Java/Spring Boot, and API integration. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions on time. Committed to continuous learning and leveraging Agile methodologies to drive project success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Developer
Standard bank
Johannesburg, Gauteng
12.2024 - Current
- Responsible for rewriting Diners club private banking application
- Responsible for rewriting Diners club card add-on application
- Responsible for applications enhancements
- Vue 3
- Vuetify
- Golang ( Gin framework)
- Rosa openshift
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- Api integration
- Pinia state management
- Angular development
- Java/Spring boot
Developer
Siyakha Consulting
Johannesburg, Gauteng
12.2019 - 12.2024
- Assisted in developing websites to improve user experience.
- Contributed to development of applications using Laravel.
- Supported creation of CRM systems for better customer interactions.
- Worked closely with other team members to identify and remove software bugs.
- Developed new, efficient and well-tested code for variety of different software projects.
- Conducted thorough testing and debugging of applications, resulting in a 30% decrease in user-reported issues.
- Developed and implemented new software applications, improving operational efficiency and user satisfaction.
- Utilised Agile methodologies to manage project lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery of features and bug fixes.
- Led the design, coding, and testing of new software applications, consistently delivering projects within tight deadlines.
- Managed system testing and validation procedures to gauge reliability.
- Wrote and developed new and well-tested code for different software projects.
- Provided technical mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Developed standard procedures for testing and validating software.
- Optimised existing codebases, improving application performance and scalability to support growing user bases.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and deliver high-quality products on time.
- Collaborated across technical and design teams to produce innovative software applications.
- Documented software specifications and user manuals, providing clear guidance for end-users and support teams.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to define project scopes and objectives, aligning development efforts with business goals.
- Conferred with project managers to gather information regarding limitations or capabilities.
- Analysed user feedback and usage data to identify areas for improvement, leading to targeted enhancements that increased customer satisfaction.
- Integrated software components and third-party programs to measure accessibility and functionality.
Software Developer/Web Developer
KBCS Solutions
06.2019 - 10.2019
- System Support
- System development (php)
- Mobile application development(Cordova angular js, laravel)
- Restful Api development
- Technologies used
- Html5
- Css
- Php
- Laravel
- Angular
- MySQL
- Bootstrap
- Restful api laravel
- Angular material ui
- Git version control
Internship
Circle Finance
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Software Developer/Web Developer
- System Support
- System development (php)
- Mobile application development(Cordova angular js, laravel)
- Restful Api
- Technologies used
- Html5
- C#
- Asp.net much
- Entity framework
- Css
- Php
- Laravel
- Angular
- MySQL
- Bootstrap
- Restful api laravel
- Git version control
Software Developer /Web Developer
S - FACTOR Digital
Rosebank
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Develop website for various companies.
- Perform daily updates
- Make some major changes to the design and implement the changes using the relevant technologies
- Technologies used
- Html5
- Css
- Php
- Laravel
- Angular
- MySQL
- Bootstrap
- Restful api laravel
- Git version control
Software Developer /Web Developer
NTP Consulting (Pty) Ltd
10.2016 - 11.2017
- Achieved superior productivity levels; recognised by project manager for being an outstanding developer
- Chosen to develop a government website (Gauteng invest)
Junior Web Developer
01.2015 - 09.2016
- Assisted in backing up files from web sites to local directories for quick recovery during issues.
- Responded to user email inquiries or set up automated systems for responses.
- Registered web sites with search engines to boost web site traffic.
- Developed and maintained responsive website designs, improving user experience across various devices.
- Integrated social media functionality into websites, boosting online presence and engagement.
- Assisted in budgeting for web projects, estimating costs for resources and timelines, and ensuring projects remained within financial constraints.
- Collaborated closely with designers to transform visual concepts into functional online experiences.
- Spearheaded the migration of websites to new platforms, minimising downtime and data loss.
- Managed back-end services and database integration, ensuring seamless data flow and storage solutions.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to deliver projects within deadlines and budget constraints.
- Optimised website loading times by compressing images and minimising code, enhancing user satisfaction.
- Conducted thorough testing of web applications to identify and rectify bugs for optimal performance.
- Partnered with technical teams to align designs with hosting and site performance capabilities.
- Implemented robust security measures to safeguard website data against potential threats.
- Improved user experience by implementing changes in response to A/B testing results.
- Planned websites and applications to best showcase multimedia.
- Devised Test Driven Development (TDD) plans to expand existing capabilities.
- Streamlined content management processes by customising content management systems CMS, allowing non-technical staff to update web content easily.
Education
Batchelor of Science - Information Technology
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
01.2016
Skills
- UI component libraries
- Web markup languages
- Scripting and programming languages
- Frontend frameworks
- Backend development tools
- Version control systems
- Agile methodologies
- Application performance
- API integration
- Cross-functional collaboration
- HTML
- Backend programming
- Code debugging
- Database programming
- Backend software development
- Software debugging
- API development
- Database management software
- Application Programming Interface (API)
- Jira
- Continuous learning
- API design
- Version Control
- Debugging
- Code reviews
- Software applications
- Mobile application programming
- Testing and maintenance
- Web-based software engineering
- Agile methodology knowledge
- Innovative thinking
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Software Developer
Standard bank
12.2024 - Current
Developer
Siyakha Consulting
12.2019 - 12.2024
Software Developer/Web Developer
KBCS Solutions
06.2019 - 10.2019
Internship
Circle Finance
02.2019 - 05.2019
Software Developer /Web Developer
S - FACTOR Digital
12.2017 - 01.2019
Software Developer /Web Developer
NTP Consulting (Pty) Ltd
10.2016 - 11.2017
Junior Web Developer
01.2015 - 09.2016
Batchelor of Science - Information Technology
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology