Peter Sibiya
Johannes
Pretoria
Summary
Have over 10 years of experience in Software Development, A Resourceful Specialist offering expertise in problem-solving, data analysis, software development and customer service. Adept at quickly learning new technologies and processes for driving success. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and developing innovative solutions. Currently working towards cloud certification on the Azure stack. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Specialist Database Developer and Administration
South African Weather Service (SAWS)
10.2019 - Current
- Design, develop and implement data solutions for SAAQIS application using C#
- Support, Develop and Maintain web portal and Service management system using asp.net, Rest API, jQuery, SQL
- Support and maintain database system for SAAQIS application using SQL
- Recommend, advice on system architecture for SAAQIS application and risks identified as well as mitigating measures
- Sets and track project milestone, manages and accounts for unforeseen delays then realigns schedule and expectations as needed
- Document process, policies, and procedures for SAAQIS application
- Analyze and summaries information needed to prepare for project status reports
- Ensure availability and performance of SAAQIS application meets the necessary required standard
- Configure Opsis and Envidas data analysers for data transmission from station to SAAQIS application
- Monitor and check dataflow between SAWS air quality observing stations and data providers
- Project Manages all IT requirements and contract for the SAAQIS project with the service provider contracted
- Prepare annual budget for SAAQIS application
- Implement corrective measures for internal and external audit findings
- Facilitate the Migration of the SAAQIS application into Azure.
Acting Operations Manager ICT
South African Weather Service (SAWS)
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Oversee ICT Operations Strategy, Risk management, Infrastructure Strategy, and ICT Security
- Oversee the planning, maintenance, and support of the SAWS ICT infrastructure, including all ICT servers in the Data Centre, storage archiving, end user equipment, software applications, communication networks and telephone systems.
- Oversee that backup process (UPS, Diesel generator and DR site are always in place and ready to support the organization in times of emergencies.
- Manage all ICT contracts through monthly SLA meeting with all the service providers SAWS is contracted with.
- Manages the entire ICT operations team that supports the core operations of the organization.
- Oversee ICT service desk activities to ensure optimal support and best principles in line with ITIL service management principles
- Prepare annual budget for ICT operations
- Monitor performance and availability of the ICT infrastructure and provide monthly and quarterly reports
- Implement corrective measures for internal and external audit findings
- Document process, policies, and procedures to improve ICT operations and governance
- Define and oversee technical specification for all ICT solutions.
Acting Senior Manager ICT
South African Weather Service (SAWS)
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Provide advice to Executive and the Board on Information and Communication Technology issues including risks identified as well as plans.
- Provide overall vision, leadership, and continuance guidance to technology efforts to ensure continuous development and execution of the strategy
- Assist in preparation of the budget and strategic plan and monitor their execution
- Work in partnership with the operations and support functions to deliver on the strategic goals of the organization through ICT.
- Identify opportunities for appropriate and cost-effective investment in Information and Communication Technology systems and resources, including staffing, sourcing, purchasing, and in-house development
- Exercise cross-functional governance to achieve consistent and transparent approach to technology infrastructure, processes, information, and reporting
- Select and implement suitable technology to streamline all internal operations and help optimize their strategic benefits
- Develop Information and Communication Technology policies and procedures and manage all risks as well as compliance.
Senior Software Developer
South African Weather Service (SAWS)
12.2016 - 09.2019
- Development of the SAWS web portal using asp.net, MVC core, C#, Java script and jQuery
- Development of Service Management System (SeMS) using asp.net MVC core
- Develop database objects in SQL including views, store procedures, functions to integrate, triggers with SAWS web portal and SeMS
- Developing web API to integrate with SAWS web portal
- Manage testing of all existing and new development on SAWS web Portal and SeMS
- Ensure availability of the SAWS web portal with current accurate data at all times
- Ensure development of Web portal and Service Management System adheres to all SDLC stage
- Develop, Support, Maintain and Testing of the SAAQIS web Application
- Configure, Monitor, and support data transfer from monitoring stations across the country to SAAQIS database through the Opsis Enviman suite.
Senior Database Developer
South African Weather Service (SAWS)
08.2013 - 11.2016
- Facilitates requirement analysis for SAAQIS web application with users
- Develop, Support and Maintain SAAQIS web Application using c#, asp.net Html, CSS, linq and JavaScript
- Manage testing of all existing and new development to SAAQIS web Application on Visual Studio
- Ensure availability and performance of the SAAQIS database
- Improve database structure by building simple to complex procedures for optimum performance using Sql on Microsoft SQL Server 2014
- Oversee backup and failover by ensuring that recovery plans are in place
- Configure, Monitor, and support data transfer from monitoring stations across the country to SAAQIS database through the Opsis Enviman suite
- Restore and recover corrupt database.
Junior Siebel Developer
Tetrad IT
08.2010 - 07.2013
- Business requirements analysis
- Functional specification development
- Draft and Execute Test case for different application
- Siebel Configuration and Support
- Creation and modification of workflow Business Service
- Configuration of Business Objects, Field, Applets
- C++, Scripting, Sql (create complex store procedure)
- Database tuning, clustered indexing, index views and Bug Fixing in Siebel.
Education
BSc Computer Science - Software Development
University of Zululand
09.2024 - 09.2008
Grade 12 - undefined
Acek Academy
Skills
C#, MVC core, ASPNET, Rest API, Sql, VB, JavaScript, Html, CSS, Razor, LINQ, Ajax, Angular, jQuery, Entity Framework, MS Azure
Project Planning, Project Management, Leadership
Training Certificates Courses
- Programming in C#, Torque IT, 2014
- Developing Asp.Net MVC 4, Torque IT, 2015
- Implementing SQL Data Warehouse, Net Campus, 2018
- TOGAF 9 Level 1 and 2, Torque IT, 2020
System Proficiency Methodology
Siebel, NetSuite, .Net Framework, SDLC, Agile, Opsis
Cell Number
067 037 8071
Disability
No
Personal Information
- Ethnicity: African
- Date of Birth: 02/27/85
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Yes (Code 8)
- Marital Status: Married
Dependants
3
References
- Reagan Rakau, Specialist Data Analytics, 081 454 9517, reagan.rakau@transnet.net, www.transnet.net
- Sibonelo Ngozo, Senior Software Developer, 081 792 9946, sibonelo.ngozo@weathersa.co.za, www.weathersa.co.za
Timeline
BSc Computer Science - Software Development
University of Zululand
09.2024 - 09.2008
Acting Operations Manager ICT
South African Weather Service (SAWS)
11.2020 - 07.2021
Acting Senior Manager ICT
South African Weather Service (SAWS)
06.2020 - 10.2020
Specialist Database Developer and Administration
South African Weather Service (SAWS)
10.2019 - Current
Senior Software Developer
South African Weather Service (SAWS)
12.2016 - 09.2019
Senior Database Developer
South African Weather Service (SAWS)
08.2013 - 11.2016
Junior Siebel Developer
Tetrad IT
08.2010 - 07.2013
Grade 12 - undefined
Acek Academy