Management Software

Curriculum Vitae for Simbarashe Chengeta

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Personal Profile

Simbarashe is a junior BPM SOA consultant and holds an MSc Business Information Technology and a

Bachelor of Science Honors Degree in Information Systems. His core skills are systems analysis

engineering, and development .Simbarashe has an extensive knowledge and u nderstanding of software

methodologies including Agile software methodologies and SDLC. He has strong business analysis and

systems development skills earned from the 2 year experience and he has sound understanding of a wide

range of technologies and business processes. He is studying towards SAP certification.

Technical Skills

• My skills range include programming with Java, Java Script,Drupal,C, C#, Visual Basic .Net,Visual

Basic 6.0 ASP.net .NET 4.0, C# .NET 4.0, Microsoft Entity Framework, HTML.

• Over 2 years experience of SQL Server 2000 and 2008 MSSQL 2008R2 administration.

• Understanding of agile software methodologies and SDLC.

• Strong understanding of Object Orientated Design. On a lighter note I am learning Multi-threading,

Concurrent programming knowledge

• Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Business Process Management.

• Project management approaches such as Prince 2 project approaches

• Development, maintenance and supporting new client/server applications based on Microsoft

and MSSQL 2008R2;

• System documentation and operating manuals, delivery and technical support of internal

applications; planning and timely delivery of projects maintaining a change control process

for internal applications;

Other Skills acquired

• Strong understanding of business analysis skills, with knowledge of full project life-cycle.

• Enthusiastic, self motivated, goal driven and excellent problem solving skills.

• Strong technical knowledge of systems/software design and development.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to learn new tools at a quick pace.

Education and Professional Qualifications

MSc Business Information Technology: Edinburgh Napier University. January 2012-June

2013

• Developed and delivered a functional Edinburgh Napier ICT course management system using the

Prince 2 approach in a team of 6.

• Developed Java and MSSQL 2008R2 based Pine tree furniture processing system using object

oriented approach and an agile approach in consultancy with client using Agile software approach.

• Design of BPM SOA architecture to enhance Amtec Motors enterprise agility in fulfillment of the MSc

Dissertation research.

• Led and delivered a group presentation based on Dell Supply chain management efficiency and agility

for the module Sources of Competitive advantages.

• Bachelor of Science Honors in information Systems (2.1) -Midlands State University Gweru

Zimbabwe. March 2004 - December

2009

• Developed and delivered a functional stock management and Loan processing system using Visual

studio.Net and SQL 2000 Server in fulfillment of the BSc Information Systems Degree projects

requirements.

Relevant Experience

Old Mutual life Assurance Company - Systems Developer - C# / .NET / SQL Server

February 2007- March 2009

Responsibilities include:

• Designing and writing new software programs, patches and fixes for Asset Management Department in

a Microsoft .NET environment. (C#,ASP.NET, and Windows Forms/Console applications) in a team of

10 programmers for software to be used by over 300 end users countrywide ;

• Participating in code reviews, testing new programs ensuring quality deliverables;

• Evaluation of Asset management and Actuarial Life assurance departments software and systems that

make computers and hardware work;

• Integrating Life Assurance software products and getting incompatible platforms to work together.

• Designed an in house equipment movement and allocation system based on Visual Studio.Net and SQL

2005 and created operational documentation with technical authors.

• Assist in development with Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) to create inter-process

communication mechanisms

• Writing and testing code and then refining and rewriting as necessary Implementing database solutions

with Microsoft SQL Server, including stored procedures, triggers and views

• Worked closely with other staff, such as project managers, graphic artists, designers, developers,

systems analysts, and sales and marketing professionals;

• consulting clients/colleagues concerning the maintenance and performance of software systems and

with a view to writing or modifying current operating systems;

• Continually updating technical knowledge and skills by attending in-house and/or external courses,

reading manuals and accessing new applications.

• Development, documentation, delivery and technical support of internal client / server applications.

ICDL Tutor Self Employed April 2009 - March 2010

Responsibilities include:

• Development, administration and support of ICDL classes Booking System based on VB.Net and

SQL2008.

• Booking and scheduling of ICDL classes.

• Reviewing student’s progress and creation of revision questions.

• Training of students using the ICDL software.

• Negotiating and arranging examinations sittings for trained students.

• Support and maintenance of 20 computers on the ICDL School network including support for ICDL

Astol Motors - IT Assistant Administrator November 2011 - January 2012

Recent responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and maintenance of Purchase and Sales Order systems including an Asset

Management system as part of a cost effective solution for data management.

• Leading the data capture and monitoring the periodic update of the relevant systems by key workshop

team members including the workshop administrator and 20 mechanics.

• Designing, implementation and periodic production of key management information reports including

daily and weekly stock, sales valuation reports, vehicle register updates and customer enquiries reports.

• Leading the support, maintenance and procurement of company of IT hardware and associated

equipment. Simbarashe was also involved in supporting the daily Helpdesk request from business using

software such as Microsoft Office 2007/ 2010, Esset Nod32 Business Edition Antivirus among others.

• Managing the stock and spares stores.

• Troubleshooting and maintenance of computers in a Windows XP, Professional Vista, 7 environments.

Interests and Activities

Reading, Researching, Traveling, art and drawing

References

Available on request.

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