Nthabiseng Lekalakala
Software Engineer
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Forward-thinking Software Engineer with background working productively in dynamic environments. Fluent in Python and Go programming languages used to develop software within Tech Industry. Proud team player focused on achieving project objectives with speed and accuracy.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
Luno
3 2021 - 2 2023
- Contributed to the Payments Operations team with a focus on automating and scaling fiat transaction processes to enhance efficiency and streamline operations.
- Oversaw a project that allowed funds to be transferred from one internal account to another.
- Currently a member of the Customer Trust team, dedicated to ensuring customers have the confidence and authorization to securely invest in digital assets.
- Developed high-quality, efficient code and comprehensive unit tests using Go, ensuring robust functionality and maintainability.
- Collaborated with the software development team to design and implement scalable, high-performance solutions that met client requirements for functionality and reliability.
- Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
- Discussed project progress with product owners, collected feedback on different stages, and directly addressed concerns.
Graduate Research Student
European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Data Taking and Analysis – Collected and recorded data at various field sites for later assessment and data analysis. Analysis performed using pyROOT software, which is a combination of Python and ROOT (CERN analysis software). SQL was used to retrieve data.
- Data Quality Validator – Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity, while independently locating and correcting concerns.
- Contributed to the development of the Data Acquisition System by creating C++ scripts that evaluated the functionality of electronics based on their output.
Education
Master of Science - Masters of Science
The University Of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 02.2018 - 03.2020
Honors Degree - Bachelor of Science
University Of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 02.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science
The University Of The Witwatersrand
02.2012 - 12.2016
Skills
Python
Go
SQL
Git
HTML
Verbal and written communication
Java
CSS
Linux
Kibana
GRPC
JS React
Software Development
API Development
Code reviews
Timeline
Graduate Research Student
European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)
02.2018 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Masters of Science
The University Of The Witwatersrand
02.2018 - 03.2020
Honors Degree - Bachelor of Science
University Of The Witwatersrand
02.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science
The University Of The Witwatersrand
02.2012 - 12.2016
Software Engineer
Luno
3 2021 - 2 2023