Siphiwe M.

Developer at Finova

Manchester Area, United Kingdom

About

With a background in broadcast journalism and media I am looking to transition into software engineering and design. I am a innovative self-starter that thrives in a flexible and creative working environment. Over the past year I have enrolled in both the 'Google IT Support Professional Certificate’ and ‘Nanodegree in Front End Web Development’.

Experience

  • finova (Full-time · 6 yrs 9 mos)
    • Senior Developer
      Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Developer
      Aug 2022 - Jan 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Junior Developer
      Mar 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Videographer at Freelance
    Jan 2016 - Oct 2019 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Projects include: Sports photography, event photography and dissertation design

  • Assistant Producer and Video Editor at DuniaMedia
    Oct 2014 - Oct 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo

    As an assistant producer and project manager, I work alongside a team, producing short video documentaries, for several different companies, including WMO, UNHCR and CERN, • Working as a producer, to ensure that filming was following script • Meeting clients, managing client expectations and liaising with them for approvals • Conducting Interviews • Working as a video editor, as part of a team of editors • Responsible for delivering on projects from conception to output • Managing production schedules

  • Broadcast Journalist at Capital Radio FM
    Jul 2014 - Aug 2014 · 2 mos

    • Newsroom radio reporter • Creating content for the evening news • Reading the pre-recorded business segment

  • Sales Advisor at O2 (Telefónica UK)
    Dec 2012 - Jul 2014 · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Face to face customer service • Promoting brands and features • Demonstrating mobile phones, tablets and WiFi devices • Working towards monthly targets and reaching them