Zethembiso Gwala
Software Developer
Fourways,Gauteng
Summary
A highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer and Team Lead with years of experience in developing robust and efficient applications using modern technologies. Proven track record of leading and mentoring teams, driving architectural planning, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. Seeking a challenging role to further enhance my leadership and technical skills while contributing to innovative software solutions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead - Claims & Compliance (Mobile Team)
AgrigateOne
08.2023 - Current
- Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
Learning Assistant
2u
08.2023 - Current
- Offered feedback to other providers to effectively address students' needs.
- Supported student learning needs and provided individualized guidance to promote academic goal-achievement.
- Leveraged subject matter expertise when reviewing student submissions, ensuring a thorough understanding of key concepts and principles.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes.
Software Developer
Chrono-Logic Solutions
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Designed reusable and reliable code for use within distributed cloud environments.
- Consistently met project milestones while maintaining rigorous quality control standards throughout all stages of the development life cycle.
- Introduced automated diagnostics for sensor data collection and processing.
- Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes.
- Developed next generation integration platform for internal applications.
Junior Software Developer
Automation Exchange (AEX)
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Participated in software field testing to verify performance of developed projects.
- Streamlined the deployment process by automating repetitive tasks using continuous integration tools.
- Provided technical support to clients, resolving issues in a timely manner while maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Estimated work hours and tracked progress using Scrum methodology.
- Collaborated with project managers to select ambitious, but realistic coding milestones on pre-release software project development.
Graduate Software Developer
Runninghill Software Development
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Boosted customer satisfaction rates through timely resolution of reported technical issues during the support phase of projects.
- Revised, modularized and updated old code bases to modern development standards, reducing operating costs, and improving functionality.
- Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.
- Documented software development methodologies in technical manuals to be used by IT personnel in future projects.
- Achieved faster development cycles using Agile methodologies, including Scrum or Kanban processes.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems -
University of Cape Town (UCT)
12.2019
Skills
- Ruby
- JavaScript
- Microsoft NET
- Dart
- Python
- SQL
- Git
- Jira
- JetBrains IDEs
- Agile
- Scrum
- Shape Up
- Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- Team Management
- Mentoring
- Best Practices
- Testing and debugging
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Java Database Connectivity (JDBC)
- Architectural Planning
- Team building
- Project Coordination
- Mobile App Development
- Performance Optimization
- Amazon Web Services
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
IsiZulu
Timeline
Learning Assistant
2u
08.2023 - Current
Team Lead - Claims & Compliance (Mobile Team)
AgrigateOne
08.2023 - Current
Software Developer
Chrono-Logic Solutions
01.2022 - 07.2023
Junior Software Developer
Automation Exchange (AEX)
01.2021 - 12.2021
Graduate Software Developer
Runninghill Software Development
04.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems -
University of Cape Town (UCT)
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