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Ayanda Khumalo

@ayandakhumalo1

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Final-year software engineer focused on scalable backends and CI/CD automation.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role building scalable backend systems with CI/CD and testing best practices, in a collaborative team that values mentorship, clean code, and production readiness.

I am a final-year Software Engineering student with a strong foundation in Java and Python backend architecture, experienced in building scalable distributed systems, RESTful APIs, and production-ready CI/CD workflows. I emphasize Test-Driven Development, Docker containerization, and clean, maintainable code while solving brownfield engineering challenges.

I have led and mentored peers, coached placement readiness, and contributed to projects that include modular Flask backends, fault-tolerant API gateways, and adaptive learning systems backed by relational databases. I bring practical experience in Linux, Git, Maven, and automated testing, and I am passionate about delivering reliable, inclusive software for real users.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Customer Service Representative

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May 2023 - Oct 2023 (5 months)

Managed 50+ customer interactions daily and streamlined appointment scheduling, reducing customer wait times and improving operational efficiency. Demonstrated attention to detail and requirements-gathering skills transferable to software projects.

Customer Support Scheduling Communication Requirements Gathering Problem Solving Attention To Detail

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

WeThinkCode

National Diploma in Software Engineering (NQF 6), Mobile Application Development

Activities and societies: Relevant coursework: Object-Oriented Programming, Data Structures & Algorithms, Test-Driven Development, Systems Analysis & Design, Client-Server Architecture, Software Testing & Debugging, Statistics for Software Engineering.

Pursuing a National Diploma in Software Engineering with a major in Mobile Application Development and expected completion in December 2025.