Career Objective
Software Developer with experience building and maintaining enterprise applications within the State Information Technology Agency (SITA). Skilled in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, SQL, and web technologies with exposure to full SDLC processes. Seeking opportunities to contribute to scalable, user-focused software solutions in dynamic development teams.
Education
Diploma in ICT Application Development | NQF Level 6
Walter Sisulu University
2022 - 2024
Core Technical Skills
Java (8+/21/25)
Spring Boot (3.x)
React 18
TypeScript
REST APIs
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Oracle
MTN MoMo API
Tailwind CSS
Angular
Thymeleaf
Git
Maven
Flyway
Spring Security / OAuth 2.0
Spring Data JPA / Hibernate
Multi-Tenant Architecture
Docker
JUnit / Mockito
Agile / SDLC
Debugging
Performance Optimization
Work Experience
Full-Stack Developer
State Information Technology Agency (SITA)
Apr 2025 – Present
- Developed and maintained enterprise-grade government applications within SITA.
- Built RESTful APIs supporting workflow automation and business processes.
- Integrated E-Permits, ICDMS, and PERSAL for secure data exchange.
- Optimised SQL queries and improved system performance.
- Troubleshot production issues and optimized system performance.
- Collaborated in Agile teams, code reviews, and deployments.
Datathon Finalist
Data Intensive Research Initiative of South Africa (DIRISA)
Jun 2024 – Dec 2024
- Applied data analysis and machine learning techniques to solve real-world problems.
- Performed statistical analysis to identify trends and insights.
- Presented data-driven findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Maintained data accuracy, integrity, and security.
Technical Programming Tutor
Walter Sisulu University
Mar 2024 – Nov 2024
- Delivered Java programming tutorials and coding support.
- Taught object-oriented programming and Java best practices.
- Guided students in data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving.
- Assisted students with debugging and software development projects.
Project Experience
MBHONI Enterprise Admin Service
Java 25 | Spring Boot 3.5 | Thymeleaf | MySQL | Spring Security | Docker
Centralized multi-tenant platform for tenant onboarding, identity and permissions, subscriptions, billing, and employee administration. Combines tenant-scoped workflows, Google OAuth, configurable employee data, REST APIs, Eureka service discovery, and Flyway migrations, with tests for tenant access and repository isolation.
💰 Digital Stokvel (MTN MoMo ROSCA Platform)
Spring Boot 3.4 | Java 21 | React 18 | TypeScript | PostgreSQL | MoMo API
Mobile-first fintech platform digitizing Africa's $180B informal rotating savings tradition. Engineered automated cycle rotation, live contribution ledger, role-based security, and MTN Mobile Money payments with mock/sandbox polling.
👤 User Management System
Spring Boot | Thymeleaf | BCrypt | Microservices
Developed modular backend using Spring Boot and Thymeleaf. Implemented secure authentication (BCrypt) and applied clean Microservices architecture for scalability.
⛈️ Storm Shield System (IBM Z Datathon 2024)
IBM DS & ML Platform | IoT | Python | Technical Lead
Predictive ML system forecasting extreme weather & water/sanitation infrastructure resilience in South Africa.
🏥 Healthcare Analytics (DIRISA CSIR Datathon Top 4)
Python | Flask REST API | Random Forest | Power BI
Built predictive ML models for ICD-10 disease detection, treatment cost estimation, and ICU/ventilator resource allocation.
🎯 Real-Time Skill Assessment (TelkomLearn & Geekulcha)
Python | TensorFlow | Scikit-Learn | IBM Watson
AI skill assessment platform addressing SA's 63.9% graduate unemployment rate via instant task evaluation.
References
Rodwell Shibambu
Advanced Software Developer
State Information Technology Agency (SITA)
Contact: Available Upon Request
Yawa Sibu
Co-ordinator
Walter Sisulu University
Contact: Available Upon Request