BGBwalya Gad
@bwalyagad
Senior Full Stack Developer passionate about data science and analytics.
ZambiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior software developer with over 10 years of experience in various software projects. My expertise lies in designing and implementing algorithms, solving complex problems, and leading teams to success. I am passionate about web technologies, data science, machine learning, and project management, which allows me to drive projects from development to production efficiently.
Throughout my career, I have held key positions, including Chief Technology Officer at GateOne Technologies, where I led the development of a secure payment gateway and collaborated with banking partners to enhance payment solutions. My experience also includes developing a School Management System and overseeing IT operations at Evelyn Hone College, where I significantly improved student information management, achieving over 90% cost savings.
With a strong background in various programming languages and frameworks, I am adept at both backend and frontend development. I thrive in collaborative environments and am committed to delivering high-quality solutions that meet user needs and exceed expectations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Technology Officer
GateOne Technologies
Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Responsible for overall operations of ICT facilities and applications, including the development of a secure payment gateway for mobile money and card payments, collaborating with banking partners to enhance payment solutions.
IT Administrator
Evelyn Hone College
Nov 2019 - Nov 2024 (5 years)
Led a team to manage student information systems, automating processes and implementing features that significantly reduced student queues and costs.
Freelance Software Engineer
Self Employed
Jan 2024 - Feb 2024 (1 month)
Developed a School Management System for Moniques Pre-primary School, integrating payment records and automating billing and reports generation, deployed on AWS.
Senior Dotnet Developer
Brooksource
Nov 2022 - Jun 2023 (7 months)
Managed backend services for the Caresource providers portal, contributing to the upgrade of dotnet repositories and completing user stories for system enhancements.
Software Engineer
Webdev Technologies Limited
Aug 2011 - Aug 2012 (1 year)
Served as SharePoint administrator and developed various management systems for Konkola Copper Mines, enhancing operational efficiency.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MUMaharishi University
Master of Computer Science, Computer Science
2021 - 2023
Completed and passed all course work for the Masters in Computer Science (Compro), pending graduation.
UZUniversity of Zambia
Master of Engineering, Wireless Communication
2015 - 2016
Completed first year course work for the Masters of Engineering in Wireless Communication.
TVTC
Certificate, Teaching Methodology
2015 - 2015
Completed a Certificate in Teaching Methodology, focusing on effective teaching strategies and methodologies.
CUCopperbelt University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2007 - 2010
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, gaining foundational knowledge in software development and computer systems.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
ZambiaAuthorized to work in
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