Brian Banda

Brian Banda 16 Camomile St, Riverside, Fourways - | WhatsApp: --| LinkedIn Profile Summary Dynamic Software Developer with a strong foundation in both front-end and back-end development, experienced in full-cycle development of dynamic web applications. Proficient in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and methodologies, including Python/Django, Ruby on Rails, PHP, JavaScript, and SQL databases. Demonstrates a robust background in project management, agile methodologies, and customer relations, with a reputation for efficiency, collaboration, and strategic problem-solving. Skills and Expertise    Project Management: Agile/Scrum methodologies, cross-functional team leadership, client consultation, scheduling, and reporting Technical Strengths: API design, application scalability, performance optimization, secure and innovative software design Problem Solving: Complex problem resolution, critical decision-making, quality assurance, and client satisfaction focus Professional Experience Lead Project Manager Founding Teams, UK March 2023 – Present     Managed over 20 start-up projects, guiding teams through requirements gathering, project scope definition, and schedule development. Led cross-functional teams of 120+ members, achieving on-time project delivery rates of 85% and maintaining stakeholder satisfaction at 78%. Delivered 10+ complex projects that exceeded quality, schedule, and budget targets, contributing to a customer satisfaction score of 4.5 basis points. Established strong client relationships with 40+ key stakeholders, consistently aligning expectations with project deliverables. Software Developer More Than Tech, Pretoria March 2020 – March 2023     Executed projects from conception to launch, working closely with clients and internal teams to ensure alignment with project goals. Provided technical leadership, overseeing daily resolutions and implementing best practices in security, performance, and scalability. Led the design, development, and testing phases of various applications, with a focus on quality and timely delivery. Prepared and presented regular project status reports to upper management. Software Developer Mpamba Solutions, Johannesburg February 2018 – March 2020    Managed end-to-end project development, from requirement gathering to testing, with a focus on customer engagement and team collaboration. Applied best practices to maintain application security, performance, and scalability. Designed, planned, and tested multiple systems to ensure smooth operation and reliability. Software Developer Moyatech, Johannesburg January 2016 – March 2020    Worked collaboratively with clients and internal teams, consulting on requirements and developing comprehensive project plans. Built, tested, and maintained secure, high-performing applications, ensuring scalability and best-practice adherence. Contributed to the entire development cycle, delivering effective and efficient systems that supported client objectives. Education Diploma in IT Systems Development (NQF5) Academic Institute of Excellence, South Africa – 2015 Technical Skills      Frontend: ReactJS, JavaScript, HTML, CSS/SASS/LESS Backend: Python/Django, Ruby/Ruby on Rails, NodeJS, PHP/Laravel/Symfony, Odoo ERP Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB Servers & Cloud: Linux/Ubuntu/Debian, AWS, Google Cloud, Digital Ocean Other Tools: Git, WordPress, Shopify, DevOps, Jira, Asana, Slack Technical Experience Summary Technology Python, PHP, Laravel Ruby, Ruby on Rails Django, Flask Symfony NodeJS, ReactJS JavaScript, HTML/CSS DevOps Project Management Years of Experience 8 years 6 years 8 years / 6 years 8 years 8 years 8 years 3 years 6 years