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Kirsten Belovay

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Experienced Computer Science professional specializing in integration, solutions leadership, and technical support.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a technically challenging role in integration or solutions leadership where I can lead teams, automate processes, and deliver reliable client-facing systems while continuing professional growth.

I am a Computer Science graduate with progressive experience in solution engineering, technical leadership, and business support within software integration environments. I have worked end-to-end on integration projects, internal applications and client-facing solutions, and I continually pursue professional certifications.

At DeARX I advanced from Solution Engineer to Solution Technical Lead and then Business Support Officer, leading teams, delegating work, troubleshooting client issues, and providing technical oversight while contributing to IAM and integration implementations.

I automate and improve processes using tools such as Power BI, and I have compiled support reporting, documentation and information asset registers to support ISO 27001 efforts. I have hands-on experience with WSO2, Talend, Java, SQL and multiple database and message formats.

I bring strong discipline developed through early leadership roles and tutoring, a focus on practical delivery, and a commitment to continuous learning as shown by multiple technical certifications and courses completed.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Business Support Officer

DeARX Services

Jan 2025 - Jul 2025 (6 months)

Compiled and automated support reports using Power BI, maintained information asset register for ISO 27001 certification, and collaborated with project managers to automate Budget vs Actuals reports.

Power BI Excel Report Automation ISO 27001)SQL Documentation ISO 27001

Solution Technical Lead

DeARX Services

Sep 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 3 months)

Led multiple solution teams to integrate software components, provided technical oversight and troubleshooting, and contributed to implementing Entra ID as an IAM solution for clients.

Team Leadership Identity And Access Management Troubleshooting Documentation Customer Engagement Project Delivery

Solution Engineer

DeARX Services

Aug 2017 - Aug 2022 (5 years)

Built and tested integrated solutions under senior developers, developed internal leave application end-to-end, maintained client auto-reconciliation system, and produced client training manuals.

Java MySQL PostgreSQL Integration Testing Documentation

Informatics Tutor

Academy of Computer Science and Software Engineering

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016 (11 months)

Assisted first- and second-year students with practicals, marked and provided feedback on tests and practicals, and invigilated semester and class assessments.

Teaching Assessments Java Feedback

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Informatics

2013 - 2016

Activities and societies: Informatics 1 and 2 Tutor/Assistant (2016)

Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Informatics (2013–2016) and received recognition for top-10 achievement in Informatics 1A and 1B in 2013.

Cti Bedfordview

Bachelor of Science (first year completed), Information Technology

2012 - 2012

Completed and passed first-year studies in Bachelor of Science Information Technology before transferring to another university.

Assumption Convent Malvern

National Senior Certificate, Secondary Education

2007 - 2011

Activities and societies: Computer Prefect; Matric Dance Committee; School Prefect; ICDL certification

Completed secondary education (matriculated 2011) with leadership roles as Computer Prefect and School Prefect and multiple awards in science expos and computing.

Hurlyvale Primary School

Primary School Completion, Primary Education

2000 - 2006

Activities and societies: Computer Monitor; School Prefect; Battle of the Books team member

Attended primary school with leadership roles as Computer Monitor (2005) and School Prefect (2006) and awards in regional "Battle of the Books" and trophies for Natural Sciences and Creative Writing.