Programming Languages: Python, Java, C, JavaScript
Xiluva Poli
Graduate Software Developer
Johannesburg
Summary
Computer Science and Applied Mathematics student with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for building efficient software solutions. Combines technical programming expertise with mathematical analysis to develop optimized systems. Experienced in full development cycles through academic projects and peer collaboration. Eager to apply analytical mindset and coding skills to real-world software challenges.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
University Of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg
02.2025 - Current
- Tutored students in mathematical modelling and numerical methods, bridging theory with practical coding implementations to solve computational problems.
- Debugged and optimized students’ algorithmic assignments, reinforcing efficient code design and problem solving strategies for technical challenges.
Quality Assurance Intern
Gauteng Department Of Education
Johannesburg
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted systematic inspections and data analysis to identify defects, optimize workflows, and ensure adherence to quality standards, strengthening precision, problem-solving, and documentation skills in technical environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Sciences And Applied Mathematics
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Time management
Collaboration
Problem Solving
Communication
Adaptability
Software
Web Development: HTML, CSS, Firebase (Authentication and Firestore), Jest Testing
Databases and Cloud Services: SQL(MySQL), NoSQL(Firebase, Cloudinary)
DevOps & Tools: GitHub, Azure
Projects
1. ArtAlley | April 2025 - ongoing
- ArtAlley is a digital platform designed to empower local artists and crafters by allowing them to showcase, market, and sell their handmade goods. It provides a curated, user-friendly experience with dedicated buyer, seller, and admin portals. The platform promotes creativity, cultural diversity, and economic opportunity by connecting independent artisans with a broader online audience.
- Tech Stack: Firebase (Firestore, Storage, Google Auth), Cloudinary, PayGate, Azure Static Web Apps, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Jest, GitHub Actions, GitHub Projects
- Key Contributions: Contributed to the development and deployment of a digital marketplace by implementing key front-end features for multiple user roles, configuring Azure Static Web Apps for deployment, and setting up automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions. Managed sprint planning, issue tracking, and release coordination via GitHub Projects, and built comprehensive Jest test suites with Firebase mocking and module compatibility fixes.
- Links:
GitHub: https://github.com/2544615/ArtAlley
Live Demo: https://yellow-sky-04da54d10.6.azurestaticapps.net/
Timeline
Tutor
University Of The Witwatersrand
02.2025 - Current
Quality Assurance Intern
Gauteng Department Of Education
11.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Computer Sciences And Applied Mathematics
University of The Witwatersrand
04.2001 -
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