Eric Kausu
Lusaka
Summary
Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. Complex problem-solver with analytical and driven mindset. Dedicated to achieving demanding development objectives according to tight schedules while producing impeccable code.
Seasoned Software Engineer experienced developing applications, databases and cloud computing solutions. Smart professional with proven troubleshooting and debugging capabilities for resolving complex technical issues.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
First Quantum Minerals
02.2017 - Current
- Provided guidance and mentored less-experienced staff members.
- Integrated third-party tools and components into applications, such as pronto ERP and WENCO fleet management system.
- Tested methodology with writing and execution of test plans, debugging and testing scripts and tools.
- Coordinated efficient large-scale software deployments.
- Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.
- Delivered unit-tested systems within customer-prescribed timeframes.
- Partnered with development team on product development and application support plans for london team.
- Represented software applications engineering team during large and complex development projects.
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
- Developed robust, scalable, modular and API-centric infrastructures.
- Participated in architecture, design and implementation of back-end features using C# Blazor.
Networking Specialist
Dataworx Informatics
01.2014 - 12.2014
Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.
- Provided faculty and staff with security software and network configuration support.
- Performed system requirement analyses during pre-deployment operations to confirm post-deployment compatibility with connected devices.
- Improved overall user experience through support, training, troubleshooting, improvements and communication of system changes.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Software Engineering
DMI ST Eugene University
Lusaka11.2015
Skills
- Java
- Analytics
- SOAP and Restful Web Services
- Project Coordination
- Android Software Development
- SQL
- Python
- C#
- C
- Project Management
- Technical Analysis
- Engineering Principles
- Advanced Computer Programming
- Web Applications
- Software Customizations
- Web Security
- ASPNET
- API Design
- Sharepoint
- MVC
- Blazor
- Xamerin
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded the design and development of the Xtal Fleet Management System as a key team member. This system has been successfully operational for over 2 years at a Mauritania copper mine, serving as the primary fleet monitoring tool for tracking production metrics such as breakdowns and truck loads.
- Innovatively created the Electronic Infield Training Assessments (EITF), a comprehensive system spanning four platforms. The first platform is a PowerApps application designed for offline use, featuring dynamically generated questions for trainers in the field. This triggers a workflow to a web-based system for approvals and document control. The third platform is a mobile application enabling supervisors to scan cards for training compliance, and the fourth platform, deployed in shift change areas, allows operators and employees to check compliances by scanning their cards.
- Played a pivotal role in the transformation of mining reports from manual and Excel formats to automation. Achieved this by generating Power BI and SSRS reports, coupled with the seamless data integration of Wenco.
- Conceptualized and developed SafetyNetX, a commercial Safety Management System for the company. This system efficiently handles ISO, contractor management, and occupational health and safety compliances.
- Designed and developed ZEGMA (Zambia Economic Growth Management Application), a web-based Progressive Web App (PWA). ZEGMA serves as a monitoring tool for government projects and GDP, providing high-level reports to the president on the country's development status.
- certified as an ISO 45001 auditor in occupational health and safety
- Certified in contractor management
Timeline
Software Engineer
First Quantum Minerals
02.2017 - Current
Networking Specialist
Dataworx Informatics
01.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Engineering - Software Engineering
DMI ST Eugene University
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