Sphesihle Sbusiso Cele
Summary
A results-oriented technologist specializing in Oracle APEX and SQL, driving the full application development lifecycle to deploy enterprise-level dashboards that replace manual reporting with automated, real-time analytics. Proficient in core technologies, including Python and Java, with expertise in emerging tech like OCI Generative AI and developing solutions using Gemini AI. Demonstrated strong communication and leadership skills by hosting technical training and presenting innovative applications at industry conferences and to customers.
Overview
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Education
HIGHER CERTIFICATE - MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Henley Business School- Africa
03-2026
BACHELOR - INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
Durban University of Technology
12-2024
Skills
- Programming Languages: C#, Python and Java
- Development Skills: Mobile App Creation, Firebase Services, Web Application Development, SQL Database Development, Gemini AI-Powered Chatbot Development, Game Development and Low-code development
- Tools (IDE) : Oracle Apex, Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Android Studio, Eclipse, PyCharm and Gdevelop
- Microsoft Office: Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Certification
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Data Platform Foundations Associate
- Oracle APEX Cloud Developer Certified Professional
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Certified AI Foundations Associate
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Certified Foundations Associate
- IBM SkillsBuild Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Timeline
Tech Solutions Engineer Intern
Oracle Corporation South Africa (Pty) Ltd
04.2025 - 03.2026
BACHELOR - INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
Durban University of Technology
HIGHER CERTIFICATE - MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Henley Business School- Africa
Work History
Tech Solutions Engineer Intern
Oracle Corporation South Africa (Pty) Ltd
04.2025 - 03.2026
Internal CRM & Sales Operations Platform (Oracle APEX):
- System Ownership: Independently designed and maintained an enterprise-level CRM and analytics platform used by Sales and Pre-sales teams across the Africa region to manage sales execution and executive reporting.
- Full-Stack Development: Owned the end-to-end lifecycle of the platform, from initial requirements analysis and data modeling to SQL development and final deployment.
- Process Automation: Engineered 30+ production features, successfully migrating the regional team from manual, error-prone Excel tracking to a centralized, automated real-time analytics solution.
- Sales Intelligence: Built high-impact trackers for workload, bookings, pipeline, and QoQ growth, allowing leadership to perform data-driven performance analysis.
- Financial Accuracy: Developed logic to distinguish between cloud and license revenue streams, directly improving the accuracy of regional forecasting and executive KPI dashboards.
- Advanced Visualizations: Created complex pivot tables, forecast logic, and automated email notifications to drive stakeholder adoption and simplify decision-making for sales directors and sales managers.
- Data Integrity: Optimized backend SQL queries and data normalization to ensure high-speed performance and data accuracy across all regional reporting.
Technical Representation & Outreach:
- SAOUG 2025 Speaker: Selected to demonstrate building an AI-powered Oracle APEX application at a major industry conference, showcasing OCI Generative AI, RAG-based chatbots, and PWA capabilities.
- Knowledge Transfer: Organized and hosted technical knowledge-sharing sessions for the Africa Sales Team. Covering topics such as Data Modernization, OCI Landing Zones, and Oracle Analytics. Resulting in increased team engagement and enhanced understanding of Oracle technologies.
- Community Engagement: Ideated and delivered an outreach event at the DUT Student Symposium 2025 to present emerging tech trends and Oracle career pathways.