Liam Matthews

I am a recent Applications Development graduate with a strong passion for software development and technology. Through my studies and work experience, I have gained practical knowledge in Java development, object-oriented programming, and design patterns. I have a foundational understanding of both front-end and back-end development, including database connectivity and full development processes.

In addition to development, I have gained hands-on IT and networking experience in a professional work environment. My responsibilities included software deployment and maintenance, managing user access and administrator permissions, troubleshooting printers and internet connectivity, and maintaining phone systems. I am a dedicated and adaptable individual who enjoys solving technical problems, learning new technologies, and contributing to efficient business operations.

Junior IT Engineer at Solar Capital (2026-02 – Present)

• Deliver end-to-end IT support for a multi-regional organization operating in South Africa, India, and Dubai, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations
• Administer and manage user identities, access control, and device enrolment using Microsoft Intune, Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), and Microsoft Exchange
• Oversee Microsoft 365 licensing, user provisioning, mailbox configuration, and permission management
• Configure and deploy company devices (laptops, desktops, mobile devices) through Microsoft Intune, ensuring compliance with company security policies
• Manage domain onboarding for new employees, including account creation, access rights, and security group assignments
• Support biometric system onboarding and integration for new staff members
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network-related incidents, minimizing operational downtime
• Provide remote technical support and issue resolution across international offices
• Assist with IT infrastructure maintenance, system updates, and continuous improvement of internal IT processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure secure and efficient technology operations

IT Intern at South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) (2025-08 – 2025-12)

• Provided first-line IT support to staff through a ticketing system
• Assisted with troubleshooting hardware, software and printer issues
• Supported basic networking tasks using switches and LAN connections
• Assisted with telephone communication systems
• Gained exposure to server environments and IT infrastructure
• Assisted with security-related tasks including Microsoft Defender and endpoint protection
• Participated in the development of a full-stack fleet management system ("Pangolin Fleet") using Java and React

Junior Developer / Intern at Plum Systems (2025-01 – 2025-07)

• Worked as part of a team developing a real estate web and mobile platform
• Built a responsive web application using React and a mobile application using React Native
• Worked with shared backend APIs for property and office listings
• Used GitHub, GitLab and Agile workflows in a collaborative development environment

Diploma in ICT: Applications Development – Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) (2022-01 – 2025-12)

Higher Certificate in Information and Communication Technology – Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) (2021-01 – 2022-01)

National Senior Certificate – Zwaanswyk High School (2020-12)