Prince Mashilo

Very passionate about exploring various platforms for application development and proficiency in multiple operating systems, programming language and software application. Enthusiasm for applying new technology and enhancing technical expertise. Enthusiastic, knowledge-hungry self-starter, eager to meet challenges and quickly adapt to new technologies, skills, concepts, and ideas.

Highly analytical and creative team player with an aptitude to identify and prioritize needs and develop solutions. Proven relationship-builder with exceptional interpersonal communication and presentation skills. Passionate about technology, soccer, cricket and running.

Software Engineer - Wipro

(2022-03)

Client: Standard Bank. DebiCheck – GPP (Global Payment Plus) [RHEL\JBoss\ORACLE\Elasticsearch]

• Managed application lifecycle activities including deployment and upgrades in production environments. Monitored and reported daily project progress, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Handled incident management and defect tracking using BMC Remedy (ITSM tool), ensuring timely resolution with internal teams and external vendors.
• Performed root cause analysis (RCA) to troubleshoot and resolve application issues, improving system reliability.
• Developed automation solutions using Control-M and scripting, reducing manual effort and increasing operational efficiency.
• Created and executed SQL queries for data validation, troubleshooting, and reporting across relational databases.
• Identified and implemented performance improvements to enhance system availability and scalability.
• Prepared and executed system maintenance plans, patching, and upgrade schedules to ensure optimal system performance.
• Designed and implemented RM (Registered Mandate) functionality for DebiCheck, enabling secure mandate registration, improving debit order authorization processes, and ensuring compliance with banking.

Software Engineer - Teqleader Consulting (Pty) Ltd

(2021-03 - 2022-03)

Client: Standard Bank. DebiCheck – GPP (Global Payment Plus) [RHEL\WAS\ORACLE\Elasticsearch]

Quality Engineer - Standard Bank

(2019-02 - 2020-01)

• Analyze business requirements and use cases to ensure validity, feasibility, and testability.
• Monitored critical payment and banking systems including Global Plus Payment (GPP), Finteq Gateway Communication Engine (GCE), and Business Online (BOL).
• Executed end-to-end testing including system, integration, and regression testing to ensure application quality.
• Planned testing activities by identifying and communicating resource requirements to Test Leads.
• Designed, executed, and maintained test cases, logging defects with appropriate severity and priority levels using defect management tools.
• Performed regression testing after code changes to verify defect fixes and ensure system stability.
• Applied quality engineering principles throughout the Agile software development lifecycle (SDLC) to improve product reliability and delivery.

Technical Support - Department of Economic Development

(2016-04 - 2017-03)

• Installed and configured computer hardware, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and enterprise applications.
• Monitored and maintained computer networks and systems to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
• Managed and logged user queries and incidents using IT service management (ITSM) tools.
• Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues, minimizing downtime and improving user productivity.
• Created and managed user accounts, access controls, and permissions using systems such as Active Directory.

Advanced Diploma - Information Resource Management - University of South Africa (UNISA) (2022)

Higher Certificate - Management - Milpark Education (2019)

National Diploma - Information Communication Technology (Software Development) - Tshwane University of Technology (2016)

Matric Certificate - Mpilo Secondary School (2009)