An enthusiastic and professional with bachelor’s degree in information systems with a highly successful background in the achievement of setting up and maintaining IT Infrastructure. Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, and ability to influence decisions and to develop positive relationships both internally and externally.
Enjoys being part of, as well as managing, motivating, and training, a successful and productive team, and thrives in challenging working environments. Even under significant pressure, possesses a strong ability to perform effectively.
Strong clinical skills, a caring and patient nature, excellent communication skills and a desire to continue learning and developing.
● Managed the Coles SmartGates project from from planning to end-to-end user testing. Completed configuration, system testing, UAT, end-to-end testing and training for Sesame 1 installations.
● Provide comprehensive support for various business system applications within the company, demonstrating proficiency in troubleshooting and issue resolution to maintain optimal functionality.
● Collaborated closely with the data and analytics team to manage reporting services, maintaining the performance of stores by data visualization, and utilizing SQL for data manipulation. Played a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and currency of data, contributing to informed decision-making processes.
● Developed and maintained Confluence and SharePoint sites, leveraging advanced skills in SharePoint administration and customization
to enhance collaboration and document management capabilities.
● Utilized expertise in financial reporting to formulate and generate internal reports, integrating Power BI reporting to showcase customer trends and statistics. These reports facilitated strategic decision-making for both management and
teams.
● Acted as the main point of contact for on-site technicians, providing support and guidance on issues related to their existing processes, applictions and ERP system.
● Collaborated cross-functionally, coordinating with different team members within and outside the department to implement new changes to the customer system, fostering efficient communication and project execution.
● Acted as a liaison between technicians, store team members and system developers, gathering information for system modifications, obtaining cost estimates, and securing approval from key stakeholders before proceeding with implementation.
● Reported directly to Coles National Operation manager about the performance monitoring of SmartGates using data visualization for better understanding of performance of different stores nationwide.
● Ensured comprehensive documentation of system changes, obtaining store manager approval before implementation, and
conducting rigorous testing to identify and resolve any issues with implemented modifications.
● Facilitated internal and external document creation aligned with business processes, contributing to effective communication and streamlined operations.
● Contributed to both internal and external discussions, actively participating in stakeholder and customer relationship management for enhanced engagement and collaboration.
● Lead SIT and UAT Testing Phases: Oversee and manage the System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing phases, ensuring all testing activities align with project objectives and timelines.
● Test Case Development: Design and write detailed test cases for SIT and UAT to ensure comprehensive coverage of system requirements and user scenarios.
● Test Planning and Execution: Develop and execute test plans that outline testing strategies, scope, resources, and timelines, ensuring thorough and effective testing of integrated systems and user acceptance.
● Defect Management: Identify, document, and prioritize defects or issues discovered during testing, collaborating with development teams to ensure timely resolution and retesting.
● Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and present detailed test reports, including test results, defect summaries, and recommendations for improvements, to project stakeholders and management.
ITIL certification (ongoing)
Microsoft Azure certified
Providing Level 1 and 2 IT support
Data Visualization and reporting
Python with Django framework, React, C#
Create rich and interactive reports with Microsoft Power Business Intelligence from given data sets
Can Provide Tier 1 IT Support
Intermediate level Knowledge and understanding of MS SQL commands
Digital and Business Transformation experience
Facilitation and presentation skills
Analytical thinking and problem solving
User centred mindset and orientation
Salesforce administration
Leadership
Microsoft Office 365
Teamwork
Trouble shooting
Critical Thinking
JIRA, Agile Framework, Scrum
Apache
Google Cloud and AWS
Excellent time management, ability to multitask and prioritize
Financial reporting and Budgeting
Microsoft SQL Reporting Services