Sauraav Jayrajh

Experience

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  Star College

  Jan 2020 - Jun 2021

  I was one of the few students selected to be a Senior Prefect because of the quality of my soft skills. In this role I helped plan events, interacted with concerned parents, and simultaneously continued my studies, which I aced. Through this position I learnedstress management, which I must say is one of the most valuable skills I've gained. I'm proud to have brought people together. This was an informal school clubthat started with 9 members initially, as my peers had common interest inJapanese culture, and in no time grew to 52 members. The club president placed me in charge of handling activities and gatherings, and even debates, which were all successful and enjoyed.

  • Senior Prefect

    Jan 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Club Council Vice President

    Jan 2020 - Jun 2021
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  XACT ERP Solutions

  Dec 2022 - Dec 2022

  Student Developer

  During my training opportunity at XACT, I was introduced to a live real world workplace environment. I bettered my teamwork and communication skills by working closely with my 2 trainee colleagues, was introduced to accounting concepts, conducted UATs, gained experience in giving an application demo presentation, and got to work with a large scale database.

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  Star College

  May 2023 - Jul 2023

  As a Teaching Assistant at Star College Primary, I had the privilege of supporting and guiding our bright students in their preparations for the esteemed WRO 2023 robotics competition. From programming assistance to hands-on building, I helped develop their skills and ignited their passion for robotics. I evaluated projects under the IT and Engineering categories and provided feedback, enhancing valuable skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication. This role allowed me to showcase my expertise and provide constructive feedback in a positive and helpful manner.

  • Assistant Robotics Trainer

    Jun 2023 - Jul 2023

  • Eskom Science Expo Judge

    May 2023 - May 2023
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  Varsity College

  May 2023 - May 2023

  Teaching Assistant

  I provided support to the lecturer in teaching Microsoft Excel to Higher Certificate Students. In a large class setting, I worked closely with confused students, offering individual guidance and assistance. Leveraging my knowledge, I quickly identified the challenges faced by the students and effectively addressed them. My efforts were commended by the lecturer for my outstanding assistance and contribution to student learning.

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  Stardust Software

  Nov 2023 - now

  Technical Lead and Project Manager

  Led a team of 4 developers to deliver comprehensive digital solutions for an NGO, focusing on community engagement and operational efficiency. Key achievements included:• Developed and deployed a dynamic website featuring an AI-powered chatbot (OpenAI GPT-4) to handle visitor inquiries and reduce staff workload• Built a user-friendly admin interface enabling non-technical staff to manage website content independently• Created a centralised email communication hub to streamline form responses and customer interactions• Developed a revenue-generating mobile game with integrated ad support and in-app purchases• Managed stakeholder relationships and technical decisions while coordinating team efforts to deliver all components on schedule Show less

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  Varsity College

  Apr 2024 - Nov 2024

  Student Tutor

  I lead weekly Java and C# programming tutorial sessions for groups of first and second year students. For this role, I prepare lesson plans to support their main course lectures, and conduct them interactively to reinforce key concepts, as well as provide one-on-one support.