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I have 3-years in the IT field where I offer a wealth of knowledge and experience in Web and Software Development, IT Technical Support, ICT Support, Merchandising, Sales and more...
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About Me
My name is Kgotso Matjato and I am a Software Developer, IT Technician and System Administrator.
I bring expertise in IT Technical Support, ICT Support, Web and Software Development, Merchandising and Sales. As a dedicated and self-assured IT professional with extensive experience in Software Engineering using C#, C, and Java programming languages. I am well-equipped to excel in IT roles that require technical proficiency, strategic problem-solving, and effective communication because I have a thorough understanding of PC Hardware Maintenance, Server Administration, and Computer Networking.
Birthday : 15 Feb 1998
Age : 26
Qualifications : Diploma in Information Technology (2021)
Advanced Diploma in Information Technology (2022)
Website : www.catalogo81.github.io/MyPortfolio
Province : Free State
Country : South Africa
Phone Number : (+27)74 468 8709
Email : peacematjato@gmail.com
LinkedIn : www.linkedIn.com
Freelance : Available
HTML & CSS
JAVA
C#
JavaScript
Git/GitHub
Hardware & Software Troubleshooting
Server Administration
Problem Solving
Good Communication
Education
2021 - 2022
Advanced Diploma in Information Technology (NQF 7)
Obtained my first Degree with a Cum Laude majoring in Software Engineering, Database Systems and Computer Server's Administration.
2017 - 2021
Diploma in Information Technology (NQF 6)
Obtained my first Diploma in IT majoring in Internet Technologies, Software Development and technical Programming.
2011 - 2015
National Senior Certificate (NQF 4)
Qualified with Bachelor's majoring in COMMERCE subjects during High School.
Experience
Aug 2022 - Present
Kunene Health Care (Bryanston, Sandton)
Radiology IT Technical Support
• Delivering proficient technical support to hospital personnel for PACS and RIS systems, leading to a significant 95% reduction in system downtime.
• Diagnosing and resolving software and hardware issues while providing comprehensive support to over 150 hospital employees in Windows Server Management and Network Administration. This initiative resulting in a notable 40% improvement in user proficiency.
• Overseeing product support for a portfolio of 10+ radiology software applications, including those developed by industry leaders such as FUJIFILM, PHILIPS, SIEMENS, and AGFA.
Mar 2022 - Mar 2023
Xgile-IT (Ferndale, Randburg)
Full-Stack Java Developer Intern
• Applied object-oriented programming (OOP) principles, including inheritance and polymorphism, to enhance code reusability within Java-based projects.
• Utilized Spring Boot, MongoDB and REST API to develop applications that efficiently process user requests, improving system performance by 90%.
• Engineered and fine-tuned the MySQL database schema through the application of encapsulation principles to ensure optimal design and performance.
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Department of Education (Welkom, Free State)
ICT Technical Support
• Coordinated the implementation of hardware upgrades across 7 schools in the Lejweleputswa District, resulting in a 30% reduction in tech-related downtime and heightened educator satisfaction.
• Facilitated comprehensive Microsoft Office training sessions for a diverse audience of more than 120 educators and out-of-school youth, resulting in notable enhancements to productivity metrics.
• Crafted an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) operations manual with the aim of optimizing processes for forthcoming support teams, while concurrently contributing to the facilitation of the E-School programs.
Oct 2021 - May 2022
Central University of Technology (Bloemfontein, Free State)
IT Lab Assistant
• Collaborated with faculty to streamline exam administration processes, resulting in an average reduction of 25% in grading time for all lab practical exams.
• Delivered continuous technical support to students for software programming assignments in C# and Database Management.
• Established a peer mentorship initiative within the software development classes, leading to a notable decrease in student drop-out rates and a concurrent rise in student pass rates.
Services
Android Application Development
I develop mobile Android apps that can seamlessly integrate with websites, utilizing a shared cloud database system like Firebase or SQL.
Website Design/Development
I develop responsive websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, integrating various APIs and databases tailored to the unique needs of each client.
PC Hardware/Software Maintenance
I handle the daily tasks of maintaining, updating, and troubleshooting hardware and software problems encountered by PC end users.
Server/System Administration
My expertise lies in managing servers and systems, particularly on Windows Server and Virtual Machines, which encompasses tasks such as overseeing Domain Controllers.
Portfolio
My Recent Projects :
1. Student Management System (2023)
A cloud-based learner management system in the Free State. The scope of this system encompasses various aspects of school administration, management, and reporting features.
2. Maintenance Request System (2023)
The primary objective of this system is to enhance students' access to educational resources and elevate their overall learning journey. It achieves this by empowering them to report any structural issues or damage in faculty buildings, thus ensuring that necessary maintenance is promptly addressed.
3. Medical Response App (2022)
An application developed to send real-time location data to medical services nationwide for emergency responses. This user-friendly interface will make it easier for older individuals to learn how to use it.
4. Smart Meter Biller (2021)
The Smart Meter Biller serves as an electricity billing system designed to regularly record unit readings for customers in Mangaung. This system assesses the latest readings in comparison to the previously recorded ones and provides a comprehensive overview of the variance in units consumed by the user. Additionally, it aids in identifying issues like erroneous meter billing and unusually high electricity consumption.
5. Student Financial Assistant Application (2020)
STUFA is a versatile mobile and web application designed to aid university students in managing their financial concerns, making requests, and handling clearance processes.My colleague and I took charge of both the Backend and Frontend development for the mobile app. Specifically, I oversaw the UI development and implemented the CRUD functionality within the mobile application.
6. The Student Financial Assistant Web Application (2020)
An integrated mobile and web application named STUFA. The web app is intergrated with its mobile version, both of them sharing a common database (Firebase DB). My primary contributions were in the Front-end and Database modules employed for the website.