Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
English Language Level
Education And Training - Professional Qualifications
Notable Projects
Referees
Timeline
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Manasseh Kabaso Mwansa

House No 27, Acacia Road, Avondale, Lusaka,09

Summary

A seasoned software engineer and have refined skills in designing, developing, and deploying reliable software solutions that satisfy a wide range of clients and stakeholder needs. Skilled in many programming languages, such as Java, C# PHP, Python, and JavaScript. Knowledgeable on contemporary development frameworks, such Django, Yii, Laravel, and Node.js. Complex problem-solver with analytical and driven mindset. Dedicated to achieving demanding development objectives according to tight schedules while producing impeccable code.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

System Developer

The University Of Zambia
06.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw continuous development of tools and workflows to manage critical business processes.
  • Designed, planned and implemented new systems and enhancements to existing systems to improve productivity.
  • Researched, recommended and implemented new software to meet business needs.
  • Software requirement analysis and validation
  • Requirement specification and system design document preparation
  • Implemented security structures to prevent unauthorized access and maintain system security.
  • Designed, documented and implemented database solutions to support web applications.

Acting Senior Analyst Programmer

University of Zambia
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Lead the development team in the design, development, and implementation of software solutions.
  • Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
  • Design and develop scalable, reliable, and high-performance software applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and requirements.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
  • Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
  • Participate in system architecture design and planning.
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends in software development.

WebMaster

University of Zambia
09.2019 - 06.2022
  • Planning and designing web application for CICT department
  • Analyze new web application systems requirements
  • Manage and monitor The main University of Zambia website and participate in the development of in-house applications.
  • Prepare training schedule and documentation.
  • Prepare reports.

Lead Product Development Executive

Airtel Networks Zambia Limited
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Design, develop and implement all new products as per the requirements
  • Document all solutions-high level design and low-level design with proper control version and release
  • Work with product Managers on all new initiatives, clarity and requirements
  • Development and enhancement of all USSD applications(
  • 575#
  • 140#)
  • New product requirement analysis and validation.

Software Engineer

The University Of Zambia
05.2018 - 12.2018
  • Development of the Academic promotion System of Academic members of staff.
  • Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve software and hardware interfaces.
  • Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
  • Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
  • Conducted regression testing and submitted observations to development team.

Implementation Engineer

Cellulant Zambia Limited
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Perform regression and system level testing to verify software quality
  • Handle all bank integrations into payment solutions via APIs
  • Development of the MTN Bundle USSD application
  • Software requirement analysis and validation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science ( Major Software Engineering )

The University of Zambia
Great East Road Campus
12.2017

High School Certificate -

David Kaunda National Technical High School
Lusaka, Zambia
12.2011

Secondary Certificate -

Kitwe Boys Secondary School
Kitwe, Zambia
11.2008

Primary School Certificate -

Rokana Basic School
Kitwe, Zambia
10.2006

Skills

  • Monitoring and Evaluation Systems
  • System Engineering
  • System Architecture
  • Back-end processing systems
  • Software integration, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and Web app to API
  • Fluent in MYSQL/MariaDB, SQL Server, PostgreSQL
  • Java, C#, PHP, Python, JavaScript
  • Fluent in Unix, Linux

English Language Level

Competent

Education And Training - Professional Qualifications

BSc Computer Science(Software Engineering)

Notable Projects


2024 -2025 Contracted  as a Software  Engineer by TEVETA to Redesign and Implement the Learner Data Management System

  • Team lead of 3 developers
  • The System was done in Yii2 framework and Maria DB
  • The development methodology used was Agile


2022 -2024  Internal payroll and human resources system for University of Zambia

  • Team lead of 6 developers
  • The human Resource was done in Yii2 framework and the Payroll roll was done in Laravel Framework
  • The development methodology used was Agile


2021 -2022  Performance Management System of University members of Staff. 

  • Team lead
  • System was done in Yii2 and developed successfully


2020 -2021  Sub-Contracted  as a Software Developer Consultant for Kunsula to develop the RTSA System. 

  • Development of the Road Transport and safety Agent System
  • development of the fingerprint capture and biometric verification done in C# and Java and Material Design interface and .net
  • Computerizing the daily operation of the RSTA.
  • Conducting research on security, encryption smartboard programming on the driver’s License
  • Work as a team member divided into groups 3


2018 -2019  Higher Education Authority(HEA)/ Higher Education Authority Integrated Management Information System(IMIS) development/Software Development Consultant- 

  • Development of a web enabled Higher Education Authority Integrated Management Information System(IMIS)
  • Software requirement analysis and validation
  • Requirement specification and system design document preparation
  • Project was done in Yii2 framework (PHP and bootstrap 4)


2017 - 2018 Academic Promotion System  

  • Lead developer
  • Automation of the bossiness logic of the University Council with regard to the processes involved in promoting Academic members of Stuff


2017 - 2017 The University of Zambia clinic Management System -  

  • Team leader
  • The project was done in PHP using Laravel Framework
  • Automation of the Clinic processes from admission a patient all the way to discharge.


2016 - 2017 The Financial Accounting System-  

  • Lead developer on a team of 4 developers
  • Automation of the budget and accounting bossiness logic for the School of Natural Science
  • Project was Implemented Successfully in Php using Laravel Framework and bootstrap 4

Referees

Professor Jackson Phiri
Department of Computer Science
University of Zambia, 

Great East Road Campus,

Lusaka Zambia.
jackson.phiri@cs.unza.zm | + 260 971 827 866

Relationship: Lecturer


Mr  Flyod Sheke
Centre for Information Communication Technologies (CICT)
University of Zambia, 

Great East Road Campus,

Lusaka Zambia.
fksheke@unza.zm |  +260 966 653 278

Relationship:  Acting Systems Development Manager


Mr Selvas Mwanza
Kunsula
mwanza.selvas@gmail.com | +260 765 649 542

Relationship:  Contractor


Mr.  Chibeka Mulenga
TEVETA,

Lusaka Zambia.
Ccbekas2002@gmail.com | +260 977 672 352

Relationship: Client




Timeline

System Developer

The University Of Zambia
06.2022 - Current

Acting Senior Analyst Programmer

University of Zambia
01.2022 - 12.2022

WebMaster

University of Zambia
09.2019 - 06.2022

Lead Product Development Executive

Airtel Networks Zambia Limited
01.2019 - 08.2019

Software Engineer

The University Of Zambia
05.2018 - 12.2018

Implementation Engineer

Cellulant Zambia Limited
01.2018 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science ( Major Software Engineering )

The University of Zambia

High School Certificate -

David Kaunda National Technical High School

Secondary Certificate -

Kitwe Boys Secondary School

Primary School Certificate -

Rokana Basic School
Manasseh Kabaso Mwansa