Sanele Ndlela
About Sanele Ndlela
Sanele Ndlela is a Senior Database Developer (Data Engineer) at Derivco in Durban, South Africa, with extensive experience in data engineering and database management. He has worked in various roles across multiple companies, specializing in Azure solutions and data architecture.
Work at Derivco
Sanele Ndlela has been employed at Derivco as a Senior Database Developer (Data Engineer) since 2022. Based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, he has contributed to various projects that leverage his expertise in data engineering. His role involves designing and implementing data solutions, ensuring optimal performance, and assisting product teams with data publishing through advanced technologies.
Previous Experience
Before joining Derivco, Sanele Ndlela worked at several organizations. He served as a Systems Specialist at SITA SOC (Ltd) from 2009 to 2018, focusing on functional applications support and data warehousing. He briefly worked as an Actuarial Data Warehouse Specialist at Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Limited in 2021. Additionally, he spent three years as a Data Warehouse Specialist at IT Dynamics (Pty) Ltd and one year as a Software Developer/Consultant at Technisoft ICT Consultants.
Education and Expertise
Sanele Ndlela holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Durban University of Technology, completed between 2001 and 2006. He also achieved a Diploma in Business Information Systems from the University of Natal. In 2017, he obtained the MCSA: SQL 2016 Business Intelligence Development certification from CTU Training Solutions. Furthermore, he completed a Specialist Project Management Programme at Durban University of Technology in 2014. His expertise includes designing Azure solutions and utilizing a variety of technologies such as SQL Server, Azure, and Kafka.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role, Sanele Ndlela is responsible for generating test data to ensure compliance and optimizing database sizes by removing unused elements. He provides best practices for structuring data lakes and assists product teams with data streaming technologies, including Azure Event Hubs and Azure Data Factory. His technical skills encompass a wide range of tools and technologies, including Azure Databricks, Couchbase, Kubernetes, and Azure DevOps tools.
Contributions to Enterprise Architecture
Sanele Ndlela plays a significant role in advancing the Enterprise Architecture strategy, particularly in Data Architecture. His involvement includes kick-starting various initiatives that enhance data management and integration within the organization. His contributions are vital for ensuring that data systems align with business goals and operational efficiency.