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Shikongeni

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About me
I am a dedicated Software Engineer with strong experience in building scalable, high-performance web and mobile applications. With industry experience at Vodafone and advanced technical skills across frontend, backend, and cloud technologies, I excel at designing reliable systems, optimizing performance, and delivering user-focused solutions. I’m passionate about clean architecture, continuous learning, and creating impactful digital products through modern engineering practices.

Work experience

Vodafone
January 2021 – March 2024
Job title
Full-Stack Developer
Work experience & achievements
I contributed to the development and optimization of large-scale digital platforms supporting millions of users across mobile, broadband, and enterprise services. I engineered end-to-end solutions across web and backend systems, leveraging technologies such as React, Node.js, TypeScript, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native services. I collaborated cross-functionally with product managers, designers, network teams, and DevOps engineers to deliver high-performance features aligned with Vodafone’s digital transformation roadmap. Key Achievements Improved performance of key customer web portals by up to 42% through frontend optimization, caching strategies, and API refactoring. Designed and deployed microservices on Kubernetes, reducing ystem downtime and improving scalability during peak traffic periods. Implemented a secure OAuth2/JWT-based authentication layer used across multiple internal and consumer digital products.

Education

University of Pretoria
Graduation year: 2019
Level of study
PhD
Major / Field of study
Computer Science