Skill Set

What I Do

Programming

♦ Dart for Flutter Development
♦C, C++, C# (.NET frameworks)
♦ Typescript and Javascript (Angular, React, Node, JQuery)
♦ Python (Flask, Django)
♦ SQL, noSQL, MySQL,PostGres, MongoDB
♦ SAS database programming
♦ PHP, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, SVG
♦ Matlab, NumPY
♦ Assembly (NASM, MASM)
♦ LaTeX, Markdown
♦ PLC Ladder logic

DevOps

♣ Automation
♣ Continous Intergration/ Continous Delivery and Deployment
♣ Version Control tools Distributed/Centralized
♣ Virtualization and Container Orchestration
♣ IoT infrastructures
♣ CCNA certified - Networking
♣ Cybersecurity

Cloud Capabilities

AWS, IBMCloud, Azure, GCP RedHat Distributions, Oracle Cloud, Kubernetes and Containerization, Cloud CI/CD, REST and Microservices Architecture.

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My Resume

Educational Background

Bachelor of Engineering, BEng: Mechatronics, Robotics and Automation Engineering

McMaster University, Ontario, Canada (2010 - 2015)

Studied an innovative world class Mechatronics program that offers a balance of Mechanical, Electrical and Software content with a focus on Embedded Systems Design. Acquired a solid foundation in Mechanical, Software and Electrical Engineering as well as significant exposure to a suite of innovative Mechatronics specific lab-based courses for a hands-on experience. As a part of my degree, I was attached to Chevrolet Canada for a year for my capstone project, wherein I worked in their Ecocar project, developing a more efficient GPS system that would monitor their eco car racing fleet and minimize fuel use by recognizing various locations and maximizing torque output and split between the internal combustion engine vs the electric engine

Bachelor of Science, BSc

University of Botswana (2008-2010)

As a pre-cursor to an Engineering undergraduate degree, studied the basics of a bachelors in Science with regard to Physics, math and Computing among others.

BGCSE

Lotsane Senior Secondary School

Obtained various skills in different criterion, ranging from a computer based introductory course to a more advanced additional mathematical course that helped ease the path through varsity. Also formed the basis of my piqued interest in the sciences as well as computing, including building a moral and ethical background through subjects such as religious education.

Work Experience

Software DevOps Engineer

Azath-EngSol Botswana (2018 - Present)

Full Stack Development over a varied Stack range and frameworks depending on project/client specifications; including .Netcore 3.1, Asp.Net 4.8, .Net 5, Bootstrap 4.
LAMP, MERN, MEAN, Python-Django/Flask

Extended responsibilities include Continous Intergration/Continous Development and their associated pipelines in relation to each on-going project. This extends to the site reliability, non repudiation, availability as well as the confidentiality and intergrity (cybersecurity) operations aspects of each Software Development lifecycle

Junior Engineer

SivTek Holdings South Africa (2016-2017)

Worked as an engineering intern at a family owned Consultation and Tendering company. Worked as a CAD designer for power plants, power generation and motor control for a TRANSNET tendered project.

Software Engineering intern (Part-time)

CLSA-McMaster Innovation Park (2014-2015)

Worked in the Canada Longitudinal Study on Agings' Lab and technical department based in McMaster's Innovation Park. My primary role was monitoring, testing and maintenance of lab facilities and infrastructure, as well as DevOps maintenance on the varied large DBSM systems and software developed specifically for various CLSA departments and functions

Features

Design and Development Skills

UI/UX Design
75%
Front-End Development
80%
BACK-END Development
90%
Infrustructure and API's
85%
Custom stack Adaptability
90%
Features

DevSecOps

CyberSecurity and Compliance
95%
CI/CD tools/Frameworks
90%
Automation
80%
LEAN practices
85%
Monitoring, Logging and Testing
80%

Non-Technical Skills

- People, process and technology orientated
- Hardwork and Consistency
- Adaptability and Intuitiveness
- Resilience in problem solving
- Jack of all trades
- Profficiency in Microsoft office products
- Well versed and Outspoken

Non-Technical Certifications

- WHMIS certified(Worker Health and Safety Awareness Ontario Program )
- LEA Entrepreneurship and Business Management training Certificate
- KBL Kickstarter top 50 Program Certification (2019)

Extra Curricular Activities

- Avid participant in various hackathons
most recently SmartBots/Botswana Inovation Hub UI/UX design Hackathon (July 2021-Seengaparile Designs team member)
-Absa Bank Botswana Hackathon and Incubation Program (Jan 2021)
- Regular Sumo Bots hackathon participant
- Manchester United supporter

Post Graduate Certifications

IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate

IBM-Coursera: October 2021

Developed knowledge of cybersecurity analyst tools including data protection; endpoint protection; SIEM; and systems and network fundamentals; acquired knowledge around key compliance and threat intelligence topics important in today’s cybersecurity landscape; gained skills for incident responses and forensics.

Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA v7.02

Cisco Netacad: University of Botswana (2021))
4.50/5

Learnt to design, install, operate and maintain networks in small-to-medium businesses as well as enterprise and service provider environments. The program offers in-depth theory, challenging labs and a detailed overview of protocol operations. CCNA v7 also includes security, automation and programmability covering a breadth of topics: Network fundamentals, Network access, IP connectivity, IP services, Security fundamentals, Automation and programmability. Acquired invaluable knowledge and skills that have allowed greater adaptability and intrinsic understanding when developing applications as well as when dealing with any DevSecOps requirements and specifications

IBM Full Stack Cloud Developer Professional Certificate

IBM Skills Academy-Coursera(2021)

Learnt to develop with front-end development languages and tools such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React and Bootstrap Program applications using back-end languages and frameworks like Express, Node.js, Python, Django, etc. Deploy and scale applications using Cloud Native methodologies Build your GitHub portfolio by applying your Full Stack Cloud Development skills with multiple labs and hands-on projects, including a capstone The courses in this program helped further develop and hone my skill sets in a variety of technologies including: Cloud native development and the cloud SDLC, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, GitHub, Node.js, React, Cloud Native practices, DevOps, CI/CD, Containers, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Istio, Python programming, Databases, SQL, NoSQL, Django ORM, Bootstrap, Application Security, Microservices, Serverless computing, and more

Google IT Support Professional Certificate

Google Academy- Coursera (2020)

Re-aquainted myself with the fundamentals of IT Troubleshooting and customer care, Networking, Operating systems, System administration, Security

Contacts

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Mbako Aobakwe Goitsemang

I am also available for freelance work. Connect with me via email, linkedIn, skype as well as telegram messenger below

Phone: +26772543020 Phone: +26773634410 Email: mbakogoitsemang@live.com Email: goitsem@mcmaster.ca