MASIDA GONDWE
IT Sp e cia li st
- |-| linkedin.com/in/masidagondwe | github.com/masidagondwe | Solwezi, Zambia
CAREER SUMMARY
Results-driven Software Engineer with extensive experience in full-stack development, and enterprise system integrations, and project
management. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, implementing enterprise solutions, and optimizing business processes
through technology leveraging Agile and DevOps methodologies. Adept in Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies, with expertise in
API development, data management, and secure system integrations. I am passionate about utilizing technology to drive digital
transformation and optimize business operations.
EXPERTISE
Team Leadership
Product Lifecycle Management
Cross-functional Collaboration
Agile Methodologies
Process Improvement
Systems Improvement
Data Analysis & Visualization
Stakeholder Engagement
Highly Adaptive
Product Development
Strategic Planning
Gen. AI Automation
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Full Stack Software Development (C#, .Net - ASP.NET
MVC/WenAPI, Python, Java, JavaScript)
API Development & Integration (REST, SOAP,
GraphQL, Postman, SwaggerL)
Databases & ETL (MS SQL Server, SSIS, PostgreSQL,
MongoDB, PowerShell)
DevOps & CI/CD (Azure DevOps, Git, Docker,
Kubernetes, Jenkins)
Architecture & Optimization (Scalable System Design,
Modular Services, Automated Testing)
AI & Machine Learning Fundamentals
Frameworks & Libraries (Entity Framework Core,
WinForms, WPF, .NET 6/7, TypeScript, .Net, Spring
Boot, Django, Node.js)
Data & Integration (Microsoft Dataverse, Azure
DevOps)
SharePoint On-Prem & SharePoint Online
Administration
Android App Development
Tools (Visual Studio, Android Studio, ReSharper, Power
BI, Power Automate, Jira, Azure Boards)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROJECT DELIVERY LEAD | First Quantum Minerals Ltd (Kansanshi)
Dec 2024 – present
Lead software integration strategy using C# and Azure DevOps pipelines to streamline IT&D project delivery.
Managed strategic project support and demand management across a portfolio of high-impact initiatives.
Developed scalable integration solutions aligned with business processes, improving delivery velocity by 20%.
Oversaw budgetary controls, change management, and risk assessments for critical IT deployments.
DEVELOPMENT & INTEGRATION SPECIALIST | First Quantum Minerals Ltd (Kansanshi)
April 2021 – March 2024
Designed secure C# Web API and ETL integrations across enterprise systems, reducing manual processing by 40%.
Engineered scalable .NET applications to enhance internal operations, improving service uptime by 25%.
Built robust SSIS packages for data migration and transformation, achieving 99% data accuracy.
Key Technologies: C#, ASP.NET Core, SQL Server, SSIS, PowerShell, Azure DevOps, Web & Mobile Development
SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER | First Quantum Minerals Ltd (Kansanshi)
Architected ASP.NET MVC and RESTful API solutions to support reporting and mobile applications.
Developed backend logic in C# and integrated reporting tools using SSRS and PowerShell.
Contributed to a cross-platform Android application using React Native and Microsoft Stack.
Key Technologies: JavaScript, SQL, REST APIs, React Native, Android, PowerShell, C#
March 2020 – April 2021
JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER | First Quantum Minerals Ltd (Kansanshi)
Developed backend services in C# and SQL for internal apps, enhancing performance and reliability.
Performed QA testing and debugging of .NET applications to ensure production stability.
ANDROID DEVELOPER | Hackers Guild
March 2018 – April 2020
October 2017 – March 2018
Developed full stack android application in Java and SQLite for a community project aimed at aiding dairy farmers, enhancing
performance and reliability.
Performed QA testing and debugging of mobile applications to ensure production stability.
EDUCATION
MASTER’S DEGREE | Data Analytics & Information Systems Management | Arden University
BACHELOR’S DEGREE | Software Engineering & Information Systems Management | Voronezh State University
Dec – 2025
JUL – 2017
CERTIFICATIONS
Project Management Professional (PMP) - PMI | Scrum Master Certification (SMC) – ScrumStudy | McKinsey Forward Program – McKinsey
Academy
REFERENCES
Available upon request
