Azure
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
2
2
Languages
7
7
Certifications
3
3
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
Adaptability
Reporting support
Programming Background
Proficient in C#
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Web app development
HTML and CSS proficiency
Troubleshooting
Mobile platform experience
Conversational design
Technical documentation development
Agile environments
Advanced problem solving
Business process re-engineering
Technical Support
Agile scrum environments
Training & Development
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
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