Software Developer Intern (Contract) at Kwaden Software Development (2025-06 – 2026-05) Within the Android development team, collaborated closely with experienced developers to understand workflows and coordination practices, managing tickets through JIRA and building UI features with Jetpack Compose. Maintained one of our flagship applications while implementing new functionalities to enhance user experience.
- Successfully renamed and restructured the entire app during my first month as an intern, including Android Studio and Firebase integrations.
- Delivered my first major project by implementing expiration functionality using TypeScript within VS Code for Firebase Cloud Functions, gaining experience across both client and server sides and building a strong understanding of workflow coordination.
- Upgraded dependencies and enhanced overall app functionality to ensure the product remained current and stable.
- Created automated PDFs using Adobe Acrobat JavaScript and resolved critical bugs that previously prevented accurate validation checks in Android Studio.
- Completed a second major project by developing new functionality on both the frontend and backend Android layers, collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing tasks effectively through Jira and Confluence.
- Undertook a third major project focused on local testing, utilizing Firestore emulators alongside Android emulators to validate features in a controlled environment. IT Intern (Contract) at Pedros (2024-07 – 2025-06) Worked as an IT Intern providing troubleshooting and hardware setup support for user PCs. Later joined the Point-of-Sale team, handling database updates, monthly reporting, and documentation.
- Set up laptops for new employees, including Microsoft account creation, authentication and MFA verification, and installation of role-specific applications.
- Managed IT department stock, successfully re-tracking all on-hand and incoming inventory.
- Worked with Micros (Oracle) databases to support Point-of-Sale operations, performing CRUD tasks to maintain accuracy.
- Generated monthly financial reports to assist with budgeting and variance analysis.
- Developed a Store Tracker system using SharePoint Lists and Power Automate, improving visibility of all upcoming stores and for team development progress.
Vacation Work
Student at NJCSI (Pty) Ltd (2023-01 – 2023-02) Actively contributed to a large-scale software project, building skills in database integration, data management, and collaborative development practices • Contributed to a major software development project with a focus on database integration.
- Gained hands-on experience managing large datasets and merging data efficiently.
- Strengthened collaboration and coding precision through real-world development exposure.
