Thabo Christopher Nkabinde
Software Development Manager
Krugersdorp
Summary
Experienced and results-driven Software Development Manager with over 20 years of experience in software development and 4 years leading cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-grade software solutions. Adept at building high-performing engineering teams, aligning technology with business strategy, and managing full SDLCs from concept to deployment. Strong background in agile methodologies. Proven track record in stakeholder engagement, mentoring developers, and driving continuous improvement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Software Development Manager
Miprint Consulting
04.2025 - Current
- Manage Software Development activities within Miprint clients.
- Provide technical advice and guidance to staff and clients.
- Manage Software Developers time, delivery commitments and manage risks.
- Monitor and manage individual developer's performances.
- Coach and motivate teams.
- Manage product development, operations, best practices, and planning.
Software Development Manger
BET Software
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Create, agree, and execute software development road maps and operational strategy for projects coming into the business in collaboration with respective team members through proper documentation, communication, and execution.
- Build effective customer centric relationships through measurements of performance and usage and engagement and involvement with customers by creating clear visibility through strategies and roadmaps.
- Sets and achieves efficient delivery objectives of their teams by ensuring individual and team strategy with clear and measurable objectives that align with organizational goals.
- Hold team accountable through road maps and individual performance contracts through consistent communication of delivery milestones.
- Accountable for articulating, monitoring, reporting, and achieving realization.
- Development of longer-term strategic thinking incorporating demand forecasting for product or future projects.
Software Development Manager
Miprint Consulting
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Manage Software Development activities within Miprint clients.
- Provide technical advice and guidance to staff and clients.
- Manage Software Developers time, delivery commitments and manage risks.
- Monitor and manage individual developer's performances.
- Coach and motivate teams.
- Manage product development, operations, best practices, and planning.
Senior Software Developer
MiPrint Consulting
04.2018 - 02.2021
- Attend project definition, scoping, planning and provide technical input.
- Estimate project activities.
- Assist in creating program designs and implementation plan using Business Requirements Documents.
- Assists in requirements gathering.
- Develop programs using C#, Angular.
- Develop unit test plans and conduct system testing.
- Assist with user acceptance testing.
- Review program code of other team members.
- Agile Scrum.
- Develop API's and Microservices.
Senior Software Developer/Team Lead
ABSA/Barclays Africa
12.2013 - 04.2018
- Attend project definition, scoping, planning and provide technical input.
- Estimate project activities.
- Assist in creating program designs and implementation plan using Business Requirements Documents.
- Assists in requirements gathering.
- Review analysis documents.
- Develop programs using C#.
- Develop unit test plans and conduct system testing.
- Assist with user acceptance testing.
- Review program code of other team members.
- Agile Scrum.
Software Developer
BridgeTech Technologies
10.2013 - 11.2013
- Project planning.
- System design, development, testing and implementation.
- Systems maintenance and support.
- Team lead responsible for 2 junior developers.
Contract Software Developer
Rochelle Chemicals
07.2013 - 07.2013
- Project planning and scoping.
- System design, development, testing and implementation based on client's requirements.
- Left because I completed the project in 2 weeks, it was a project-based contract in Swaziland.
Web Developer
ZenOne Technologies (Contracted to Eskom)
01.2013 - 07.2013
- Systems Analysis and Web Development, with ASP.NET C#.
- SQL Database Design and Development.
- Left because 6 months contract ended.
Web Developer/Administrator
Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)
10.2007 - 12.2012
- Sharepoint Development and Portal Administration.
- Web Server and SQL Databases Administration.
- IDC Website & Intranet development and Maintenance.
- Web Solutions and applications development.
- Project Management.
- SQL Database Design and Development.
- Left IDC, to look for growth in terms of skills development and career path.
.NET Developer
KrazyBoyz Digital
03.2007 - 10.2007
- Web Design and Development.
- Application Development.
- CMS Development.
- Project Management.
- Left KrazyBoyz, because they were a startup company that needed to expand their business into Microsoft technologies, therefore spending most of my time doing more research than development.
Software Developer
Maven Technologies (Division of Innovation Group)
07.2006 - 03.2007
- Develop and Maintain new and existing Windows and Web based Systems using Visual Studio in VB.NET and ASP.NET.
- Develop and Maintain new and existing SQL Databases (Writing Stored Procs, Views and Triggers).
- SQL and Crystal reporting.
- Liasing with Clients.
- Left Maven, because when I joined, I was employed by Innovation, which took over Maven and integrated the I.T division into Maven. The organization then had to restructure which made me unsettled.
Software Developer
Harmonic Group
09.2005 - 07.2006
- Develop Windows and Web based Software (Asset and Warehouse Management Systems) using Visual Studio in VB6, VB.NET and ASP.NET.
- Designing and developing SQL and MS Access Databases.
- Report Writing.
- Left Harmonic because I wanted to move my career more into Web Development.
Web Developer
Denel Aerospace Systems (DAS)
12.2004 - 08.2005
- Web Development Programming with ASP.NET, ASP, HTML, JavaScript, SQL.
- Left Denel, to pursue my career in a more IT focused industry organizations.
Junior I.T Technician
Denel Aerospace Systems (DAS)
10.2004 - 11.2004
- Desktop Hardware & Software Support.
Trainee Technician
Kentron (Division of Denel Pty Ltd)
07.2003 - 06.2004
- Electronic Circuit designing & troubleshooting.
- Network Administration.
- Web Development.
- C++ Programming.
Trainee Technician
I.B.M
01.2003 - 06.2003
- Desktop Repairs and Support.
- General Admin.
- Left IBM, end of 6 months training Contract.
Education
N. Diploma - Computer Systems Engineering
Technikon Witwatersrand (University of Johannesburg)
01.2004 - 12.2004
B. Comm. - Informatics Major
University of South Africa (UNISA)
National N3 Certificate - Engineering Studies
Johannesburg Technical College
01.1999 - 03.1999
Matric (Senior Certificate with Exemption) - undefined
South View High
Skills
Project Management
Web Management
Information Management
Coaching and Mentoring
C#
VBNET
ASPNET
XML Web Services
Microservice
REST and SOAP Services
WebAPI
WCF Service
Home Address
19 Integra Drive, Breaunanda, Krugersdorp, 1739
Cell Phone Number
083 785 1306
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8006135444080
- Date of Birth: 06/13/80
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 08 (Own Transport)
Timeline
Software Development Manager
Miprint Consulting
04.2025 - Current
Software Development Manger
BET Software
05.2023 - 02.2025
Software Development Manager
Miprint Consulting
03.2021 - 04.2023
Senior Software Developer
MiPrint Consulting
04.2018 - 02.2021
Senior Software Developer/Team Lead
ABSA/Barclays Africa
12.2013 - 04.2018
Software Developer
BridgeTech Technologies
10.2013 - 11.2013
Contract Software Developer
Rochelle Chemicals
07.2013 - 07.2013
Web Developer
ZenOne Technologies (Contracted to Eskom)
01.2013 - 07.2013
Web Developer/Administrator
Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)
10.2007 - 12.2012
.NET Developer
KrazyBoyz Digital
03.2007 - 10.2007
Software Developer
Maven Technologies (Division of Innovation Group)
07.2006 - 03.2007
Software Developer
Harmonic Group
09.2005 - 07.2006
Web Developer
Denel Aerospace Systems (DAS)
12.2004 - 08.2005
Junior I.T Technician
Denel Aerospace Systems (DAS)
10.2004 - 11.2004
N. Diploma - Computer Systems Engineering
Technikon Witwatersrand (University of Johannesburg)
01.2004 - 12.2004
Trainee Technician
Kentron (Division of Denel Pty Ltd)
07.2003 - 06.2004
Trainee Technician
I.B.M
01.2003 - 06.2003
National N3 Certificate - Engineering Studies
Johannesburg Technical College
01.1999 - 03.1999
B. Comm. - Informatics Major
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Matric (Senior Certificate with Exemption) - undefined
South View High