Chila Kasonde

Experience

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  Sable Documents Imaging Architects

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

  Technical Support

  Monitoring and maintaining of the computer systems.Solving technical and application problems. Assisting Staff/Clients in I.T. related problems.Training Staff on use of new software and technologies.

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  RA Consulting Services Zambia

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Technical Engineer

  Laptop, Desktop, Printer repairs and servicing.Network Implementations and Planning. Help Desk/Remote and On-site support.

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  Mika Group of Hotels

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2015

  I.T. Officer

  Network management & Troubleshooting.Help Desk support for both Staff & Guests. Database management and Backups Website management.General Technical support.

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  Fredom Solutions

  Jan 2016 - now

  Software Developer

  Android Developer.Web Developer/ Software Development.Database AdministrationWeb Administration. Project Name: VerifyDescription: Developed document verification system using Cryptography and Blockchain technology to verify document authenticityProject Name: Bulk SMS SystemDescription: Developed and designed a Bulk SMS System that allowed various Higher Learning Institutions communicate with students via SMS broadcasts(API)

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  The Tony Elumelu Foundation

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  Entrepreneur

  3D printing, Business Development, Project Management, Ed-Tech

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  Zamtel

  Mar 2020 - now

  • Leading Development teams, projects and direction.• Managed Backend and Frontend Developer collaborations• Developing web service Architecture • Payment integrations and FinTech solution development(Mobile Money/Card Payments)• Automation• Developing project plans and schedules• Managing and coordinating the work of the software development team• Providing technical guidance• Mentoring team members• Providing technical leadership• Customer Value ManagementProject Name: Top Up and Win Draw Application Description: Developed a self managing draw application with schedulingProject Name: Come Home USSD Menu Description: Developed USSD reservation menu that allowed users to reserve unique MSISDNS Show less • Leading Back-end Development projects• Created Restful API through Spring Boot (Development / JSON Consumption).• Web Development / System Design & Development.• Automated invoicing and report systems to lower human error.• Docker Container management in Microservice Spring Boot architecture• Microservices architecture design, development, Maintenance.• Database design and development.• Optimized several legacy applications to lower failure rates• Application load balancing through Nginx and microservice architecture.• Converted user requirements and business rules into implementable technical specifications• Prepared for and performed various upgrades to current applications.Project Name: Supa ChezaDescription: Developed a dynamic USSD menu that displays unique voice/data offers based on the users MSISDNProject Name: Come Home Campaign Description: Developed a self managing Web Service and USSD to enable Customers easily make sim card reservationsProject Name: FISP USSDDescription: Developed fully functional USSD menu for the Farmers Input and Support Programme, Farmers were able to easily make payments for the program using the menu in secondsProject Name: Vehicle Tracking SystemDescription: Developed a fully functional vehicle tracking system using Laravel and the Tramigo tracking system via API’s Show less

  • Lead Software Developer

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Software Developer

    Mar 2020 - Jan 2023