Samiya Vawda
Junior Software Developer | Full-stack & Mobile
Education & Achievements
My foundation is built on academic excellence, community involvement and real-world impact.
BSc Computer Science
Varsity College Westville
Graduated Cum Laude (2023 - 2025)
Golden Key Society
International Honour Society
Invited based on academic performance (top 15% of class)
ILMSA Volunteer
Institute for Learning and Motivation
Awarded a bursary in 2023, continue volunteering at events
Experience
Multiple Roles
Website Designer, Data Capturer, Volunteer Coordinator
Experience
Events Assistant
East Coast Radio House & Garden Show
Assisted in the operation of themed attractions including the Haunted House experience, demonstrating flexibility and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.
Registration Assistant
Varsity College Westville
Assisted new and returning students with their registration process, developing strong communication skills through constant engagement with diverse individuals.
Volunteer Coordinator
ILK Foundation
Coordinated community events including feeding schemes and school activities, managed logistics and volunteer support aligned with NGO objectives.
Website Designer
Broomfield Environmental Services
Designed and maintained a production website using Squarespace, improved user experience and analyzed traffic using Google Analytics to inform updates.
Data Capturer
The Awareness Company
Maintained accurate datasets for a COVID-19 dashboard used by 490,000+ users, captured, validated and analysed data using Excel under strict accuracy requirements.
My Skills
Back-End
I've built full-stack applications using clean architecture. I utilise OOP and MVC patterns, focus on user needs and turn business requirements into production-ready software:
- C#
- Java
- SQL
- Kotlin
- Lua
Front-End & Mobile
I love UI/UX, designing websites, apps and games. I'm experienced with modern frameworks and mobile development patterns including MVVM architecture:
- HTML/CSS
- JavaScript
- ASP.NET Core
- Kotlin
- Firebase
Cloud & DevOps
I've delivered cloud-hosted software on Microsoft Azure with a focus on scalability and reliability. I'm experienced with various Azure services:
- Azure Blob Storage
- Azure Table Storage
- Azure Queues
- Azure File Shares
My Projects
These projects showcase my skills in software development, from fullstack applications to cloud solutions.
Deck Dreams E-Commerce
Cloud-hosted retail website deployed on Microsoft Azure utilizing Blob Storage for media, Table Storage for data, and Queues for asynchronous processing.
KhumaloCraft E-commerce
Functional retail website built with Visual Studio and SQL Server, implementing MVC architecture and .NET Core fundamentals.
Broomfield Environmental Website
Production website designed and maintained for Broomfield Environmental Services, with improved UX and Google Analytics integration for data-driven updates.
Roblox Game Development
Created and published a Roblox game that gained worldwide popularity with 54,632 players. Featured on popular YouTuber Flamingo's channel.
My Values
The values that guide my work and define who I am as a developer and person.
"Technology like art is a soaring exercise of the human imagination.
Quick Learner
I'm always curious and excited to grow as a developer and in my personal life. I adapt to new technologies and frameworks to deliver value.
Attention to Detail
I'm determined to deliver high-quality, production-ready software with attention to code quality and user experience.
Effective Communication
I build trust through honest communication, translating business requirements into technical solutions with clarity and professionalism.
Teamwork
I thrive in collaborative environments, valuing Agile/SCRUM methodologies and believing the best solutions come from working together.
Community Impact
I love building software that genuinely helps people, from NGO platforms to apps that make a real-world difference.
Critical Thinking
I approach problems analytically, breaking down challenges into manageable solutions with clean architecture principles.
Get In Touch
Have a project in mind or want to discuss opportunities? I'd love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out!
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Seeking a junior full-stack or front-end software developmer role where I can contribute to meaningful products and deliver measurable value.