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Program manager with Connected Video. Looking after projects relating to our Showmax and DStv Now streaming services. Responsible for directing and managing of large scale programs within the firm and the larger group by performing management functions such as, planning, scheduling, organizing, and tracking processes ensuring the continuous feasibility and success of each program or project. I also created, implemented and actively run the demand framework and process for Connected Video.

Running projects in the Innovation space at Bayport. Payroll lending systems Development and implementation projects for international clients part of the greater Bayport group. - "Teammate Audit data" aggregation for 6 countries to central location- Payroll system development and implementation for international partnersDevelopment manager responsibilities for internal development team.Resource planning and allocation: Selection of the most suited candidates for the… Show more Running projects in the Innovation space at Bayport. Payroll lending systems Development and implementation projects for international clients part of the greater Bayport group. - "Teammate Audit data" aggregation for 6 countries to central location- Payroll system development and implementation for international partnersDevelopment manager responsibilities for internal development team.Resource planning and allocation: Selection of the most suited candidates for the technology that make up the solution.Project plan development (MS Project): MSP project plans done with required resources and their rates (for task management).Monitor & control of software project: Any and all governance required to deliver the project and keep all stakeholders expectations as a first priority.Risk management: Identification of project or product risks in the context of the infrastructure and or requirements. Show less

Worked on a number of projects in the Health/Financial and/or Information Technology space:- Iphone application: Mobile implementation of Discovery application- Implementation of the Allied and therapeutic Extender Benefit- Security projects for infrastructure- Chronic Illness Benefit's internal systems redesign and implementation- Chronic Illness Benefit communication redesign- Limits and benefits yearly update and implementation project- HIV Benefit changes… Show more Worked on a number of projects in the Health/Financial and/or Information Technology space:- Iphone application: Mobile implementation of Discovery application- Implementation of the Allied and therapeutic Extender Benefit- Security projects for infrastructure- Chronic Illness Benefit's internal systems redesign and implementation- Chronic Illness Benefit communication redesign- Limits and benefits yearly update and implementation project- HIV Benefit changes projectResource planning and allocationProject plan development (MS Project): MSP project plans done with required resources.Monitor & control of software project: Any and all governance required to deliver the project and keep all stakeholders expectations as a first priority.Risk management: Identification of project or product risks in the context of the infrastructure and or requirements. Show less

Worked on a number of projects in the Financial and/or Information Technology space: - Vodacom's mobile advertising platform, - Astute's electronic exchange for long term insurance- Ethikwini incident management and monitoring systems- Nedbank Debt Counseling system- Edcon CNA website redesign- Edcon employee scorecard systemProject cost proposals: Proposal for initiative that includes initial scope and budget based on resource ratesResource planning… Show more Worked on a number of projects in the Financial and/or Information Technology space: - Vodacom's mobile advertising platform, - Astute's electronic exchange for long term insurance- Ethikwini incident management and monitoring systems- Nedbank Debt Counseling system- Edcon CNA website redesign- Edcon employee scorecard systemProject cost proposals: Proposal for initiative that includes initial scope and budget based on resource ratesResource planning and allocation: Selection of the most suited candidates for the technology that make up the solution. Project plan development (MS Project): MSP project plans done with required resources and their rates (for task management).Monitor & control of software project: Any and all governance required to deliver the project and keep all stakeholders expectations as a first priority.Risk management: Identification of project or product risks in the context of the infrastructure and or requirements.Earned value calculations and reports: CPI/SPI calculations to estimate the current spend on the project and its status regarding the costs and progress. Show less

Working within the business management and quality space (ISO 9001 implementations) I was responsible for Project Management, reporting and communications structure for all clients. Also responsible for institutionalizing the company engagement and project management methodologies.Communication and feedback processes.Project approach implemented Project and IT infrastructure governanceProject Management: Business Management system projects for the following companies… Show more Working within the business management and quality space (ISO 9001 implementations) I was responsible for Project Management, reporting and communications structure for all clients. Also responsible for institutionalizing the company engagement and project management methodologies.Communication and feedback processes.Project approach implemented Project and IT infrastructure governanceProject Management: Business Management system projects for the following companies -- TWP- Vhumbanani- Hi-Tech- EHLProject planning and trackingResponsible for IT structure and managementProcess development Show less

Worked on the Channel Convergence Data Migration and Business Banking Collections projects within the profile space. Also responsible for creating and institutionalizing engagement and operational processes within the area. Project cost proposalsResource planning and allocationProject plan development (MS Project, EPM)Monitor & control of software projectRisk managementProcess development and institutionalizationCommunication and implementation of agreed… Show more Worked on the Channel Convergence Data Migration and Business Banking Collections projects within the profile space. Also responsible for creating and institutionalizing engagement and operational processes within the area. Project cost proposalsResource planning and allocationProject plan development (MS Project, EPM)Monitor & control of software projectRisk managementProcess development and institutionalizationCommunication and implementation of agreed processes in the various functional areas.Project software manager integrator role (June 2008 to August 2008)Similar role to program managerManagement of offshore contractors (Nihilent, India) Show less

Worked on a number of Channel Convergence projects primarily within the Cobol/Cics technology space.Creation of unit test casesCreation of program specificationsCoding in COBOL procedural languageDevelopment of programs from program specifications of system designsTesting of developed modulesSupport user testingImplementation of programsSupport live systems

Student Instructor (Computer Science Diploma syllabus) Syllabus - DHTML, JAVA, C, Data processing concepts, SQL Server, Program design, End User FundamentalsGrading of student papersPresentation of syllabus to possible candidates and their sponsors