Junior Data Engineer
Junior Data Engineer
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About Me

BSc Software Engineering graduate (Private Higher-Ed Institution, 2025) with a strong foundation in SQL, relational database design, data modeling, and query optimization. Hands-on experience building normalized database systems, stored procedures, and backend data integrations across academic and project work. Also brings supporting skills in C#, Kotlin, and web technologies. Seeking a junior data engineering role where analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a rapid learning mindset can contribute to reliable data solutions.

Core Competencies
Data & Databases
SQL, SQL Server, relational database design, schema modeling, normalization, stored procedures, query optimization, Big Data concepts exposure.
Programming
C#, .NET, Java, Kotlin, C++: OOP, procedural programming, data structures & algorithms.
Web & Integration
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP: backend logic, API/web service integration, web server management.
Security & SDLC
Secure software engineering, access control, UML system analysis, QA testing, SDLC, IT project management.
Education
2025 BSc Information Technology (Software Engineering), Private Higher-Ed Institution
Languages
English (Fluent)
Afrikaans (Fluent)
Soft Skills
Critical thinking, collaboration, rapid learning, adaptability, attention to detail, resilience.
Key Coursework
Database Systems
Data Structures & Algorithms in C#
4IR Technologies
Enterprise Programming in C#
IT Project Management
Mobile Application Development
Network Security
Object-Oriented Systems Analysis
Software & Security Engineering
Web Development & eCommerce
Project Experience
Relational Database Design & Optimization @ Private Higher-Ed Institution
2023 to 2024
  • Architected a normalized, secure relational database system to support efficient data management.
  • Designed schema models and implemented joins across multiple related tables.
  • Built stored procedures to streamline recurring database operations.
  • Optimized queries to measurably improve system performance.
Technologies: SQL Server, database design, stored procedures, query optimization.
Mobile Asset Management System @ Private Higher-Ed Institution
2023 to 2024
  • Built a mobile application to digitize organizational asset tracking, replacing manual processes with a structured data workflow.
  • Integrated backend data operations to support real-time asset updates and consistent record keeping.
  • Designed application logic and data flows to improve asset-tracking efficiency and on-the-go access.
Technologies: Kotlin, SQL, mobile development with backend data integration.
E-Commerce Web Application (C2C) @ Private Higher-Ed Institution
2024 to 2025
  • Developed a full-stack C2C marketplace platform with backend data handling for product listings and transactions.
  • Integrated a third-party payment API to enable secure transaction processing.
  • Applied usability best practices while maintaining reliable front-end and back-end data flow.
Technologies: HTML/CSS, JavaScript, PHP, payment API integration.
Network Security Policy Implementation @ Private Higher-Ed Institution
2024 to 2025
  • Designed and implemented network security policies to reduce organizational exposure to cyber threats.
  • Configured device-level and access-control policies to improve network compliance and system resilience.
Technologies: Cybersecurity, access control, network compliance.