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runako gandidze

@runakogandidze

Software Developer focused on full-stack delivery, data integrity, and automated testing in financial services.

South Africa
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can ship production-ready features, strengthen data integrity, and improve reliability with automated testing. I want cross-functional collaboration, clear business-to-technical translation, and opportunities to scale compliant systems while enhancing user workflows.

I’m a results-driven Software Developer with 3+ years of experience building and maintaining production systems in the digital insurance and financial services sector. I focus on full-stack delivery, data integrity, and automated testing to reduce defects and improve reliability.

At Different Technology, I’ve contributed to core structural enhancements of a claims application to improve claims processing efficiency and support fraud reduction initiatives. I also designed workflow improvements for an enhanced cancer cover product, aligning underwriting and claims requirements while strengthening system stability and user experience.

I’m especially strong in identifying and resolving data discrepancies, edge cases, and reporting exceptions. By taking ownership of enhancements and defect resolution, I’ve improved application performance and ensured more accurate, dependable outcomes across reporting and operational workflows.

Earlier, as a Junior Developer and Systems Analyst, I delivered policy document solutions with JasperReports (about 95% document accuracy), rebuilt client-facing websites with meaningful performance and usability gains, and automated regression testing using Selenium. I’ve also tested QUIRC reporting tools with FitNesse, produced detailed validation documentation, and supported CRM-based sales process testing—always collaborating closely with analysts and product teams to translate business rules into technical solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Software Developer

Different Technology

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Contributed to core claims application enhancements, improving claims processing efficiency and supporting fraud-reduction initiatives. Designed workflow improvements for a cancer cover product and resolved data discrepancies to improve system reliability and user experience.

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Junior Developer

Different Technology

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)

Designed and maintained insurance policy documents using JasperReports, achieving ~95% document accuracy. Rebuilt client websites (oraclelife.co.za, eeli.io) using HTML/CSS/JavaScript/Angular/OctoberCMS, improving performance and usability by ~20%, and built PHP migration scripts with SQL reporting support and Selenium-based regression testing in AWS-hosted environments.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Information Systems Management

2019 - 2022

Activities and societies: Completed a team research project and developed a peer learning platform; community volunteering included tutoring and organizing activities at Kayamandi Legacy Center (UNASA/Siyafunda).

Completed an Honours BCom in Information Systems Management, including a team research project on media multitasking and cognitive thinking. Collaborated to create a peer learning platform and achieved a 75% score.

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