BARAKA SIKANA
Dar es salaam,Kinondoni
Summary
Expert software development professional with proven skills in project management, coding and testing. Brings 5 years of experience in building robust, well-performing applications matching specifications and exceeding expectations. Seeks out opportunities to expand skills and improve designs.
Passionate software programmer with experience in data accuracy and management. Independent problem-solver focused on customer service and product development. Works well under tight deadlines.
Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Software developer
Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS)
Dar es Salaam , Dar es Salaam Region
09.2020 - Current
- Developed custom web and mobile applications using native technologies like Java and Swift, as well as frameworks such as Flutter, Laravel, and Spring Boot.
- Designed and developed the web-based Forest Resource Management Information System (FreMis) software, which automates various forest management operations, including revenue collection.
- Designed and developed the Tanzania Forest Services Mobile Application (TFSApp), which manages daily operations such as checkpoint inspections (Transit Pass Scanning), the inspection of exported and imported forest and bee products, a billing system that includes receipt issuance via Point of Sales (POS) devices, and the tracking of daily tourism activities.
- Designed and Developed HoneyTrack Application which handles various bee produce operations like Inspection and harvest of bee product like honey,royal jelly,bee venom, bee wax and e.t.c,Inspection of imported and exported bee product.
- Designed and developed the electronic Auction (e-Auction) Application, which enables forest produce dealers and staff to conduct auctions electronically. The system enhances transparency throughout the entire auction process.
- Designed and developed the electronic Forest Inventory System, which facilitates forest data collection at the plot level, reduces transposition and other errors in plot inventory data collection, and streamlines forest data analysis.
- Integrated the TFSApp with the POS (Software Development Kit) SDK to enable various functionalities, such as POS printing and other enhanced capabilities.
- All these systems have contributed to a 105% increase in revenue collection compared to the 2023/2024 financial year revenue projections.
- Checked software for errors and coded updates to fix problems.
- Engaged clients to understand software design requirements and advise on best-fit options.
- Wrote clean, clear and well-tested code for various projects.
- Maintained project momentum by providing detailed progress reports and milestone updates to key stakeholders.
- Produced clean, error-free code in line with internal quality standards.
- Verified and resolved bug reports and issues.
- Developed functional web and mobile applications through clean, robust code.
- Adopted various programming languages to best meet project demands.
- Collaborated with cross-functional development teams to raise technical standards for ongoing projects.
Android app developer
GETVALUE
Dar es Salaam , Dar es Salaam Region
08.2020 - 09.2024
- Created custom mobile applications using native technologies(JAVA and SWIFT) and Flutter framework as per client specifications.
- Produced clean, error-free code in line with internal quality standards.
- Collaborated with other developers to identify and alleviate software bugs.
- Provided dedicated support and timely issue resolution to clients following successful app launch.
- Tested applications prior to final review to ensure that all issues were resolved in the most efficient manner.
- Checked software for errors and coded updates to fix problems.
Software Developer part time
Mwanza Intervations Trials Unit(MITU)
Mwanza
08.2023 - 07.2024
- developed the web-based and mobile application (Y-CheckApp), a tool designed for MITU staff to gather data from youth using interactive graphical questionnaires and body measurements. The application helps assess key health indicators and identify potential health risks, while also providing detailed reports for data analysis.
- Reacted to technical support requests quickly, resolving issues within target time frames.
- Observed industry best practices to promote efficient, compliant software development.
- Engaged clients to understand software design requirements and advise on best-fit options.
- Assessed performance, reliability and security to provide responsive application support.
- Trained teams on new software programmes to limit operational disruption.
- Liaised with key stakeholders to translate technical needs into product development strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science In Health Information Systems - Information Systems
University of Dodoma
Dodoma, Tanzania 10.2017 - 07.2020
Advanced Certificate of Secondary School Education -
Kwiro Boys High School
Morogoro, Tanzania 05.2014 - 05.2016
Certificate of Secondary School Education -
Isenye Secondary School
Serengeti Mara, Tanzania 01.2010 - 10.2013
Certificate of Primary Education -
Ipagala Primary school
Dodoma, Tanzania 01.2003 - 11.2009
Skills
- Hard working and fast learner
- Android and Web Application Software Development
- Programming skills in JAVA, PHP, C, JAVASCRIPT, DART, C# and ETC
- Expert in software Development using frameworks like Laravel, vue Js, angular Js in web development and flutter in mobile software development
- Good Computer and Other ICT equipment’s maintenance
- Database administration and management
- Software Integrations
- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
- Compatibility issue oversight
Affiliations
- Listening to world news, music, speeches.
- Meeting new people, exchanging ideas.
- Games and sports
- Religion participations.
REFEREES
- HAROLD CHIPANHA, HEAD OF ICT AND STATISTICS,
TANZANIA FOREST SERVICES AGENCY(TFS), DAR ES SALAAM
Mobile: +255655222177
Email: harold.chipanha@tfs.go.tz
- GLORIANA G MONKO, LECTURE
UNIVERSITY OF DODOMA (UDOM), DODOMA
Mobile: +255712910288
Email: gmonko@gmail.com
- MICKIDADI KHALIFA KOSIYANGA, SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM COMPUTING CENTER, DAR ES SALAAM
Mobile: +255752506263
Email: mickidadimsoka@gmail.com
DECLARATIONS
I certify that the information provided is accurate and truthful.
B. Sikana
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Software Developer part time
Mwanza Intervations Trials Unit(MITU)
08.2023 - 07.2024
Software developer
Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS)
09.2020 - Current
Android app developer
GETVALUE
08.2020 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science In Health Information Systems - Information Systems
University of Dodoma
10.2017 - 07.2020
Advanced Certificate of Secondary School Education -
Kwiro Boys High School
05.2014 - 05.2016
Certificate of Secondary School Education -
Isenye Secondary School
01.2010 - 10.2013
Certificate of Primary Education -
Ipagala Primary school
01.2003 - 11.2009
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