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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Software
Timeline
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Zoleka Dlamini

Zoleka Dlamini

Software Developer
Durban,KwaZulu Natal

Summary

Energetic graduate eager to apply knowledge of project coordination and completion to achieve company goals. Dedicated to working hard to make positive contributions, I am a Bilingual Software Developer with experience in code deployment and environment maintenance. Ready to apply computer engineering background while gaining invaluable experience in the tech industry. Eager to diversify personal competencies to help companies broaden developmental processes and software audiences, I am also knowledgeable about networking, project management and disaster recovery. Experienced in Cloud infrastructure installing updating software and managing its resources, Troubleshooting Network connection problemcs and a clear understaing of most protocols. Clear and open communicator with excellent planning and problem-solving skills.

Overview

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Languages
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Certifications
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years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Technical Support Intern

Inkanyezi Renaissance Group
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
01.2021 - Current
  • Office 365 Administerial Work.
  • Ran and Managed instances of Moodle on AWS.
  • End User training.
  • Prepared and delivered formal presentations of project work to respective departments.
  • Analyzed current information and helped develop plans to address needs.
  • Helped department set up equipment for meetings, events and operations.
  • Adapted to changing markets by developing and assisting with cloud-based company projects using Microsoft Azure and AWS.
  • Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.

IT Intern

Microsoft Interns4Africa
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
07.2020 - 12.2020
  • lead the Setting Up of the Moodle LMS system and office 365 platform for use in St Francis College
  • Trained and supported end-users with software, hardware and network standards and use processes.
  • Monitored 2 Moodle servers on AWS , network connections, firewalls and corporate filters to maintain maximum up-time and functionality.
  • Monitoring Microsoft azure services and Virtual machines for the company,.
  • Completing regular backups and clean-ups for both Microsoft azure and AWS platform for IRG.
  • Collaborated to assist support protocol development and offered consultation based on cross-functional knowledge.
  • Assisted IT team members by crafting project research material for implementation.
  • Trained end-users of Moodle and microsoft office 365 on use, functionality and application to School problems.
  • Followed work orders precisely to identify equipment needed, materials required and sequences to correctly completing assignments.
  • Built and provided basic end-user troubleshooting and desktop support on Windows, Linux and Mac systems.
  • Assisted computer users with technical issues remotely and at workstations.

Teaching Assistant

Durban University of Technology
Durban
06.2019 - 04.2020
  • Tutored Cisco computer Networking.
  • Conducted hands on packet tracer practical’s.
  • Graded Assignments and Tests .
  • Partnered with Senior Lecturer to plan and implement lessons following Universities curriculum, goals and objectives.
  • Oversaw classes of up to 140 students in Computer Networks.
  • Offered complete instructional support for students unable to attend regular classes.
  • Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
  • Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
  • Utilized instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction to engage and educate students.

Volunteer IoT Engineer

Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
07.2019 - 03.2020
  • Developing IoT capable Devices using Arduinos and Raspberry Pis.
  • Connecting Sensors and programming functionality to them
  • Participated in all phases of system development life cycle from requirements analysis through system implementation.
  • Managed a team of student Volunteers, overseeing training, and professional growth of participants in the 4IR program.

Education

Diploma - ICT in Application: Development

Durban University of Technology
South Africa
01.2016 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

Durban University of Technology
South Africa
01.2020 - 06.2020

Skills

Analytical skills

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Certification

Azure Administrator Associate

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with students to create a team that competed in a hackathon Hosted by Moses Kotane Institute and the office of the Premier of KZN to which we won with a a mobile app solution for service delivery.
  • Involved in the collaboration of the Tianjin university and Durban University of Technology laboratory development. Part of the technical team and help set up a 2d Lab and narrow band IoT Lab https://www.dut.ac.za/dut-signs-mou-with-the-tianjin-vocational-institute-to-establish-the-first-lu-ban-workshop-in-south-africa/
  • Built a website for the department of Economic Development, tourism and Environmental Affairs of KZN. this was achieve through effectively working with my team and helping develop the site https://www.kznedtea.gov.za/

Affiliations

  • State Information Technology Agency
  • Office Of Premier KZN

Software

Azure

Amazon Web Services

Microsoft Office

Timeline

Impro Technologies Hardware Installation and Optimum Cabling

12-2021

Software Installation and Hardware Configuration

12-2021

Specific Device Modules Biometrics

12-2021

AWS Partner: Accreditation (Business)

08-2021

AWS Partner :Technical

08-2021

AWS Partner :Cloud Economics Accreditation

08-2021

IT Technical Support Intern

Inkanyezi Renaissance Group
01.2021 - Current

Azure Administrator Associate

12-2020

IT Intern

Microsoft Interns4Africa
07.2020 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology

Durban University of Technology
01.2020 - 06.2020

Volunteer IoT Engineer

Durban University of Technology
07.2019 - 03.2020

Teaching Assistant

Durban University of Technology
06.2019 - 04.2020

Diploma - ICT in Application: Development

Durban University of Technology
01.2016 - 05.2018
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