Gareth Chirawu
Success,WA
Summary
I am an Information Technology professional with over 2 years of experience in data analytics, data engineering, and software development. I am proficient in various programming languages and cloud platforms, with strong skills in SQL, Python, Snowflake, Power BI and front-end web development. I am a dedicated problem solver and hard worker who values collaboration and thrives in team environments that encourage bringing your best self to work.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Database Officer
Fortescue Metals Group
02.2024 - Current
- Regularly develop and deploy features for a client website and geoscientific information management software (acQuire), servicing 200+ customers
- Design, implement, and enhance ETL pipelines to efficiently migrate data from on-premises systems to cloud platforms
- Develop, maintain, and optimize scripts for database administration tasks, including maintenance, performance tuning, and improvements
- Provide timely and effective support to 200+ customers, assisting with troubleshooting, access issues, and any other technical needs
- Technologies used: acQuire, Snowflake, SQL, Python, C#, ASP.NET, React, TypeScript, Node.js, MongoDB
Vacation Student Software Developer
Fortescue Metals Group
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Worked in a software development team that maintained a suite of applications used in the business for strategic planning
- Utilized C++ expertise and Boost library to optimize an expression parser, enhancing the efficiency of a key business application
- Worked on a full stack project where I demonstrated proficiency in integration, front-end, and back-end web development leveraging ASP.NET, React, TypeScript, and Node.js
- Regularly developed and deployed features for a client website servicing 200+ customers, leveraging ASP.NET, React, TypeScript, and Node.js
- Technologies used: C++, C#, ASP.NET, React, TypeScript, Node.js, MongoDB
Cadet Data Engineer
Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Designed and developed dashboards based on the requirements of different stakeholders
- Maintained and optimized previously developed ETL solutions
- Designed and implemented standards for data quality to encourage data storage in structured repositories rather than semi and un-structured repositories the business had previously been using
- Updated and maintained other reports used in the business, ensuring accuracy and availability of critical information for decision-making
- Technologies used: Power BI, SQL, Python, SSMS, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory
Vacation Student Data Engineer
Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Utilized data engineering tools and techniques for data migration, transformations, and analysis on a vast dataset spanning over 50 years
- Conducted data modeling and developed a dashboard, resulting in substantial cost and time savings
- Delivered presentations to effectively communicate insights from data analysis
- Technologies used: Power BI, SQL, SSMS, Azure Synapse Analytics
Professional Cricketer
Zimbabwe Under-19 & Mashonaland Eagles Cricket Team
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Used mental resilience to overcome high-pressure situations
- Formulated personal training programs to replicate and improve peak performance
- Followed and executed game plans to display the team’s playing style
Education
BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Computer Science
MURDOCH UNIVERSITY
Perth, WA11-2023
MICROSOFT CERTIFIED: AZURE DATA FUNDAMENTALS -
02.2023
Skills
- SQL
- Python
- Snowflake
- Power BI
- C
- C#
- Java
- React
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- Nodejs
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Database Officer
Fortescue Metals Group
02.2024 - Current
Vacation Student Software Developer
Fortescue Metals Group
11.2023 - 02.2024
Cadet Data Engineer
Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers
03.2023 - 11.2023
Vacation Student Data Engineer
Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers
11.2022 - 02.2023
Professional Cricketer
Zimbabwe Under-19 & Mashonaland Eagles Cricket Team
02.2019 - 02.2022
BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Computer Science
MURDOCH UNIVERSITY
MICROSOFT CERTIFIED: AZURE DATA FUNDAMENTALS -
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