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Brendon Songore

@brendonsongore

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Innovative software engineer with 5+ years of experience in Java.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and allows me to lead impactful projects while collaborating with talented teams.

I am a Senior Java Developer with over 5 years of experience in designing scalable microservices and high-performance APIs. My expertise lies in cloud-native development using AWS and Azure, where I have successfully delivered solutions capable of processing over 10,000 transactions per minute with a reliability rate of 99.9%. I am passionate about building secure and maintainable systems that drive business growth through technical excellence.

Throughout my career, I have led the development of various high-impact projects, including a messaging microservice for a multinational financial institution. This project not only achieved a throughput of 10,000 messages per minute but also ensured high availability and cost efficiency. My role involved architecting RESTful APIs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement Agile practices that reduced bugs by 20% and system downtime by 40%.

I thrive in dynamic environments and am committed to continuous improvement. I have trained numerous employees on database administration and have implemented modern software standards that optimize development practices. I am eager to bring my skills in Java, Spring Boot, and full-stack development to a forward-thinking organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Software Developer

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Sagehill Business Solutions

Oct 2021 - Nov 2024 (3 years 1 month)

Designed and deployed a cloud-native messaging microservice for Bank ABC using Java/Spring Boot, achieving 10K+ messages/min with 99.99% uptime. Drove digital transformation for multiple clients by architecting a .NET/C# API gateway, boosting transaction success rates and reducing processing time significantly.

Spring Boot .NET Core C++AWS RESTful API Design Cloud Computing Microservices

Traffic Management Systems Specialist (Project)

Dialtone Africa/ISSD Turkey

May 2021 - Feb 2024 (2 years 9 months)

Modernized traffic infrastructure by leading a Java/Spring Boot rewrite of ISSD’s legacy system, enabling real-time data analytics and reducing incident response time. Developed high-performance data processing modules and RESTful APIs for integration.

Java Spring Boot Apache Kafka RESTful API Design Data Analytics Database Optimization Software Development

Software Developer (Project)

ANIXSYS

May 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 3 months)

Spearheaded the development of a Blazor/Vue LMS for over 10,000 users, leveraging Azure App Services for scalable microservices. Improved system modularity and scalability through microservices architecture and CI/CD pipelines.

Blazor Vue Azure Services Microservices CI CD Software Development

Software Developer

Eruwis Pvt Ltd

Mar 2020 - Jan 2021 (10 months)

Rebuilt Erudite E-Learning’s LMS with Python/Django and React, achieving a 200% revenue increase. Enhanced scalability and performance through microservices architecture and optimized backend integrations.

Python Django React Microservices RESTful API Design Performance Optimization Agile Development Software Development

Software Developer & Database Trainer

Family Health Private Surgery

Jan 2020 - Mar 2020 (2 months)

Trained employees on Oracle 12C database administration, improving data accuracy. Developed a VB.NET application for automating patient engagement, optimizing database performance and resolving critical issues efficiently.

Oracle 12C VB.NET Database Administration Patient Engagement Performance Optimization Software Development Training Problem Solving

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

London Capital Computer Institute

Associate Degree, Computer Science

2019 - 2019

Completed an Associate Degree in Computer Science, gaining foundational knowledge in programming, systems analysis, and software development principles.