Philani Phoswa
Software Engineer
Johannesburg
Summary
- I am a passionate dotNet developer with a solid experience in both front end and backend technologies namely, JavaScript, jQuery, Angular, JSON, AJAX, CSS, HTML, C# and other Web Technology frameworks.
- Good knowledge and experience in Microsoft development technologies, using C#, ASP.Net/ASP.Net Core, LINQ, EF Core and NHibernate.
- Have good knowledge of relational database programming and design experience using Code First approach and Microsoft SQL Server.
- Experience with Agile software engineering processes and methodologies
- Have good attitude, strong work ethic and ability to quickly acquire new skills
- Have ability to work in a team as well as independently
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Developer
Inside Data (formerly Known as Business Genetics)
01.2024 - Current
- Currently developing a new Windows Application project for AA South Africa to extract client’s data, compose client statements and then distribute to individual clients via SMS.
- Writing code to read CSV control files, attach composed PDF files, and distribute via omni channel (Emails/SMS/Whatsapp/print and delivery) to clients etc.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining the current BluePrint system to automate the distribution of electronic payslips to government employees.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on tight deadlines.
Software Developer
Elite Wealth Solutions
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Developing/maintaining the company's Elite Wealth investment module system used by several clients including FNB, Standard bank, Capitec, Allan Gray, Sanlam Investments, RMB, etc.
- Responsible for development end to end (full stack)
- Writing code for Windows Services to read CSV file, import/save data to database, extract zipped files, compress and archive files etc.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining electronic data automation (EDA)
- Build EDA agent and send it to FNB to be installed as a windows service
- Used Fogbugz for project management and SVN source control to keep track of code history
Software Developer
RCS (via EOH)
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Integration with 3rd party systems through developing WCF web services to be consumed by CRM management team
- Creating and executing jobs using Active Batch system
- Help to translate new business requirements from BRS (Business Requirement Specification) to FRS (Functional Requirement Spec)
- Decoupling of applications and services from each other through application of dependency injection
- Application of Azure service bus which is a fully managed enterprise integration message broker
- Over and above I'm grooming and mentoring junior developers to apply best programming principles i.e. writing units tests, clean code, open-close principles, separation of concerns etc.
- Review code from junior developers before pushing it and merging it to the main development branch on Team Foundation Server (TFS)
Software Developer
Sanlam Head Office (via EOH)
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Upgraded the system from ASP.Net web forms architecture into MVC design pattern without compromising the functionality from end user’s perspective
- Designed a successful proof of concept for the Angular 5 front end that consumes Client Portal API
- Over and above I was providing support on Client Portal system through fixing bugs and developing new functionality
- Scaling up existing Career Deployment Portal(CDP) system to be hosted on many servers
Software Developer
Pi-Squared Digital Media (UK Based)
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Analyze requirement specification and solve problem through design before writing code
- Design and develop end to end desktop/mobile responsive registration websites for international trade shows and conferences e.g. World Travel Market Latin America (São Paulo - fully multi-language capable), The Big 5 (Dubai), Arabian Travel Market (Dubai), London Fashion Week (London), World Travel Market Africa (Cape Town) etc.
- Applied 3-tier design pattern with presentation layer, data access with business logic and system repository
- Also responsible for deployments to cubed server, test server, production server and shuttle servers
Software Developer
Trimble South Africa
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Create case, log case and assign it to line manager using Fogbugz Project management software
- Check out existing code using SVN version control
- Create backup and restore backup using SQL server management studio 2014
- Debug code using error list, call stack and breakpoints
- View pending changes, commit code to the repository or resolve code conflict if any
- Create stored procedures and triggers using SQL server management studio 2014
Lecturer
South West TVET College
01.2008 - 12.2014
- Lectured Object Oriented Programming and system design
- Lectured Principles of computer programming and Mathematics
- Facilitated one year coding coarse with Korean students using Ubuntu and SU Linux OS.
- Mentoring, influencing and leading trainee developers and interns
- Manage all MICT Seta (and related Seta’s) process for accreditations, assessments and moderation
- Development of technical and soft skills training program and alignment to the relevant Seta
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Software Development - Information Technology
University of Western Cape
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University Of Zululand
Richards Bay, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
C#
MVC
ASPNet
EF Core
Web Services
WCF
Web API
Angular
Javascript
Windows Azure
Timeline
Software Developer
Inside Data (formerly Known as Business Genetics)
01.2024 - Current
Software Developer
Elite Wealth Solutions
01.2020 - 12.2023
Software Developer
RCS (via EOH)
01.2019 - 12.2019
Software Developer
Sanlam Head Office (via EOH)
01.2018 - 12.2018
Software Developer
Pi-Squared Digital Media (UK Based)
05.2016 - 12.2018
Software Developer
Trimble South Africa
01.2016 - 04.2016
Lecturer
South West TVET College
01.2008 - 12.2014
Post Graduate Diploma in Software Development - Information Technology
University of Western Cape
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University Of Zululand
04.2001 -
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