About
I am passionate about researching and implementing software/hardware Information Technology Software Programs and Telecoms improvements.
I enjoy the impact software improvements and new services has on customer experience and would constantly seek opportunities to implement my knowledge and skills.
Successfully writing software programs and scripts, software program fault tracing and statistical analysis.
Knowledge, diligent and enthusiasm in GSM/UMTS CS Core Network Software, Configuration, Roaming, Maintenance and Hardware.
Achieved GSM, UMTS and IMS new network platform startups, first network testing and integrations (MTN Nigeria and MTN South Africa).
Experience
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Software Development Specialist – Consulting / Freelance
Freelance ·
Jan 2019 –
Present
5 yrs 2 mos
George, Western Cape, South Africa
Software Application development for Desktop applications, Web hosting and Web site creation including SEO.
Software Development to create programs and scripts (Delphi, VB, SQL, C++, Qt, XML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap 4, WordPress, Python, PHP, CAD/CAM, GCODE scripting).
Web site Hosting and new Web Site developments for clients using HTML, CSS, WordPress and PHP software. Providing regular web site updates and changes to cater for customer needs. Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
CAD designing using Autodesk Fusion 360 and Inventor to provide mechanical designs for 3D concept drawing of new and existing products.
CAM and CNC GCODE programming/scripting from CAD designs to program CNC industrial milling and turning machines to produce products.
Designing and development consultation for products in Mining, Agriculture and Construction sectors.
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Software Development Specialist – Consulting / Freelance
Freelance ·
Jan 2019 –
Present
5 yrs 2 mos
George, Western Cape, South Africa
Software Application development for Desktop applications, Web hosting and Web site creation including SEO.
Software Development to create programs and scripts (Delphi, VB, SQL, C++, Qt, XML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap 4, WordPress, Python, PHP, CAD/CAM, GCODE scripting).
Web site Hosting and new Web Site developments for clients using HTML, CSS, WordPress and PHP software. Providing regular web site updates and changes to cater for customer needs. Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
CAD designing using Autodesk Fusion 360 and Inventor to provide mechanical designs for 3D concept drawing of new and existing products.
CAM and CNC GCODE programming/scripting from CAD designs to program CNC industrial milling and turning machines to produce products.
Designing and development consultation for products in Mining, Agriculture and Construction sectors.
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Software Development Specialist – Consulting / Freelance
Freelance ·
Jan 2019 –
Present
5 yrs 2 mos
George, Western Cape, South Africa
Software Application development for Desktop applications, Web hosting and Web site creation including SEO.
Software Development to create programs and scripts (Delphi, VB, SQL, C++, Qt, XML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap 4, WordPress, Python, PHP, CAD/CAM, GCODE scripting).
Web site Hosting and new Web Site developments for clients using HTML, CSS, WordPress and PHP software. Providing regular web site updates and changes to cater for customer needs. Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
CAD designing using Autodesk Fusion 360 and Inventor to provide mechanical designs for 3D concept drawing of new and existing products.
CAM and CNC GCODE programming/scripting from CAD designs to program CNC industrial milling and turning machines to produce products.
Designing and development consultation for products in Mining, Agriculture and Construction sectors.
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Software Specialist for GSM CS Core Network – consulting/freelance
iCore Telecoms South Africa ·
Feb 2015 –
Jan 2019
3 yrs 11 mos
George, South Africa
GSM/UMTS Core Network Support Services and Auditing for Telecoms Operators (2G and 3G).
Software Development to create programs and scripts to complete GSM/UMTS Core Network Audits (Delphi, VB, SQL, C++, XML, Linux, WinFIOL scripting, Assembler machine code, PLEX).
Audit Software Configuration for MSC-Server, MSC Blade Cluster, Media Gateway (MGW), and BSS nodes to ensure elements are configured correctly, (eg. number tables, exchange parameters, trigger tables, cell data) and ensure nodes are performing optimally (statistical data analysis). Provide documented report and solutions to operator.
CS Core Network Design support for Telecom Operators, highlighting possible changes/upgrades to be implemented.
CS Core Network Performance audit, providing documented solutions to operators of critical faults causing revenue loss.
Proactive Support Services provided to operators for Core Network health checks. (Core network diagnostics and problem warning report for operators highlighting issues/faults in network)
Web site development and hosting using WordPress providing regular updates and changes to cater for customer needs.
Education
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University of South Africa
Bachelor of Science, Computing
2010 – 2018
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Technicon OFS
NATIONAL DIPLOMA, Electrical Engineering, T3
1989 – 1991
Other experience
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Software Development Specialist – Consulting / Freelance
Software Application development for Desktop applications, Web hosting and Web site creation including SEO.
Software Development to create programs and scripts (Delphi, VB, SQL, C++, Qt, XML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap 4, WordPress, Python, PHP, CAD/CAM, GCODE scripting).
Web site Hosting and new Web Site developments for clients using HTML, CSS, WordPress and PHP software. Providing regular web site updates and changes to cater for customer needs. Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
CAD designing using Autodesk Fusion 360 and Inventor to provide mechanical designs for 3D concept drawing of new and existing products.
CAM and CNC GCODE programming/scripting from CAD designs to program CNC industrial milling and turning machines to produce products.
Designing and development consultation for products in Mining, Agriculture and Construction sectors.
Licenses & Certifications
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IBM Design Thinking
IBM
Dec 2018 –
Present
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Artificial Intelligence Intro
IBM
Nov 2018 –
Present
See credential
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Blockchain Intro
IBM
Nov 2018 –
Present
See credential
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Cybersecurity Intro
IBM
Nov 2018 –
Present
See credential