Mohammed Farhaan Buckas

As a Technical Lead at the Durban University of Technology, I leverage my diploma in information and communication in application development and my skills in .Net, Miro, and MSSQL to deliver innovative and impactful software solutions. I lead a talented team in developing critical projects like a Document Management System (DMS) and a Data Lake, utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as Node.js, and Express.js. I also conduct comprehensive research on data management strategies, spearhead the development of a tailored Functional Requirements Specification for a CRM system, and provide strategic advice to the department head on technological advancements and software development practices.

My career in the tech industry has been marked by a swift transition into roles of increasing responsibility and complexity, driven by a relentless pursuit of knowledge, a passion for solving complex problems, and a commitment to making a tangible impact through technology. In a relatively short span, I have navigated through roles from an intern to a technical consultant, and now to a leadership position. As I look to the future, I am actively seeking opportunities to collaborate with seasoned professionals and thought leaders who can guide me in achieving sustained growth and realizing my full potential. My goal is not just to advance in my career but to do so in a way that aligns with best practices, continuous learning, and contributing positively to the communities and industries I am a part of.

Technical Lead and Research Assistant

Durban University of Technology (Jan 2024 – Present)

• Led an 8-member team in developing a Document Management System (DMS) using Node.js and Express.js.
• Designed database architecture and managed tasks efficiently.
• Guided the team through the hiring process and committed to personal and team growth by completing courses in key technologies.
• Spearheaded the development of a tailored Functional Requirements Specification for a CRM system.
• Provided strategic advice to the department head on technological advancements and software development practices.
• Developed and implemented software solutions supporting academic and research goals.
• Introduced data lakes and warehouses, leading to optimized data management strategies.

Information Technology Consultant

XET Group (Dec 2023 – Jan 2024)

• Focused on C#, account reconciliation using MS SQL, payment gateways, and providing technical support.
• Designed technical user manuals and recorded process walkthroughs.
• Delivered strategic IT solutions to improve operational efficiency and system functionalities.

Software Developer Intern

XET Group (Jan 2023 – Dec 2023)

• Specialized in payment gateways and handled customer and user queries.
• Contributed to front-end development for applications including Strategy, internal helpdesk, Bio Time, and Credit Control.
• Led the development of the internal helpdesk system, both back-end and front-end, including database design and documentation requirement analysis.
• Maintained and created technical manuals and tested a WhatsApp chatbot.
• Created financial reports from MSSQL and visualized them monthly and annually for the financial year-end.
• Assisted with the financial year-end audit by identifying missing data and providing data for reports in Excel.

Apprentice

XET Group (Jan 2022 – Dec 2022)

• Conducted black-box testing on a project and assisted with front-end documentation using Visual Code.
• Introduced to data science and compared disparate data sets using MS Excel.

Education

National Diploma in Software Development

Durban University of Technology (Jan 2020 – May 2023)

• Acquired skills in UI design, Agile methodology, and various testing methods.
• Gained proficiency in the .NET framework and Android mobile development.
• Learned programming languages such as C, JavaScript, and Java.
• Worked with relational databases using MSSQL and deployed projects in the Microsoft Azure environment.