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About Candidate
Hello, I’m Rofhiwa Mabodi, a seasoned Full Stack Developer with a solid foundation in PHP, Laravel, and a spectrum of web technologies. With a Bcom in IT Management and expertise in designing and implementing innovative solutions, I’ve successfully led the development of advanced booking systems and integrated OpenAI capabilities. My proactive approach in collaborating with UI/UX designers ensures seamless user interfaces, contributing to exceptional user experiences.
Having honed my skills at Ambitiouz Entertainment and Dukstra Technologies, I’ve excelled in projects involving custom royalty management applications, time management systems, and dynamic delivery systems. My commitment to continuous learning and adaptability is complemented by a strong work ethic and effective communication skills.
Whether optimizing workflows, maintaining system infrastructures, or integrating secure payment gateways, I bring a holistic approach to software development. Eager to contribute my technical skills and creativity to a dynamic work environment, I am confident in my ability to deliver high-quality software solutions. Let’s connect and explore how I can bring value to your team!
Further Development and Education
In my final year pursuing a BSc in Informatics at UNISA, I am dedicated to allocating a minimum of 1 hour and 30 minutes daily, with additional weekend hours as required, for ongoing personal and professional development. This commitment underscores my proactive approach to staying current with industry trends and furthering my skills in this dynamic field.
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Education
Subjects: Mathematics, English, Physical Science, Life Science, Geography, Tshivenda, Life Orientation.
Major Modules: Informatics, IT Management, Business Management.
Actively pursuing continuous learning staying updated with the latest industry trends and ensuring a strong foundation in cutting-edge technology.
Work & Experience
Leading the development of an advanced hotel/bed-and-breakfast (bnb) booking system with integrated OpenAI capabilities. This involves expertise in Laravel, jQuery, CSS, HTML, Bootstrap, and other technologies. Playing a pivotal role in the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering and design to development, testing, and deployment. Designed and implemented RESTful APIs using Laravel, providing seamless data communication between the front-end and back-end of applications. Providing critical support for the RSA Pharma Database system, involving troubleshooting, bug fixes, and system enhancements. Collaborating closely with UI/UX designers to craft seamless and visually appealing user interfaces, ensuring an exceptional user experience. Designing and optimizing databases, including MySQL, for efficient data retrieval and management in complex applications. Conducting thorough testing, including unit testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD), to ensure the robustness and reliability of the codebase. Implementing version control using Git for effective collaboration and code integrity. Actively participating in Agile teams, contributing to daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to deliver high-quality software within project timelines. Integrated Google Hotel API for real-time booking information, enhancing the booking system with up-to-date details on availability, pricing, and location for hotels and bed and-breakfast accommodations. Implemented Payfast as the primary payment gateway, ensuring secure and seamless online transactions. Used Image Intervention to resize images while preserving aspect ratios. This approach ensures that images displayed in the booking system maintain their original proportions, preventing distortion and contributing to a visually appealing and consistent user interface.
Played a pivotal role in maintaining and updating the IUCMA website, a WordPress- based platform with a focus on water management, security, document management, dam levels monitoring, riverstreams tracking, and team management. Actively participated in company meetings, providing valuable insights and suggestions for website improvements and overall business strategies. Engaged in various business activities within the company, contributing to decision- making processes and enhancing overall operational efficiency. Utilized WordPress plugins for security measures and efficient document management, ensuring the website's stability and compliance with industry standards. Demonstrated expertise in setting up WordPress from scratch, managing databases, and troubleshooting issues, including plugin upgrades and maintenance.
Developed and maintained a custom royalty management application, ensuring efficient and accurate calculation and payment of royalties to stakeholders. Implemented a time management system to optimize workflows and improve productivity across the organization. Created a seamless booking application that streamlined the reservation process for customers and reduced administrative workload for staff. Developed and maintained a blog platform to enhance the company's online presence and drive traffic to the website. Regularly updated and maintained the company website, adding new features and functionality to improve user experience and meet evolving business needs. Administered system infrastructures, overseeing Windows and macOS environments, and network configurations to ensure seamless operations. Implemented E-Newsletters, banner ads, corporate identities, and email marketing.