Defria Manda
About Defria Manda
Defria Manda is a Senior Software Developer at Investec, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in software development, mobile app development, and technical leadership, with a background in various roles at Investec and other financial institutions in South Africa.
Current Role at Investec
Defria Manda currently serves as a Senior Software Developer at Investec, a position held since 2020. In this role, Manda focuses on mobile app development, utilizing Nativescript-Vue. Manda's responsibilities include designing interfaces and providing technical leadership within the software development team.
Previous Experience at Investec
Defria Manda has extensive experience at Investec, having worked in various roles. Manda began as a Desktop Support professional from 2010 to 2011, followed by a position in Information Technology Infrastructure from 2011 to 2012. Manda then transitioned to an Application Support Specialist role from 2012 to 2013, accumulating a total of three years of service in different capacities within the organization.
Experience at Other Financial Institutions
Prior to the current role at Investec, Defria Manda worked at Absa Group as a Software Developer from 2013 to 2019, where Manda gained six years of experience in software development. Manda also spent four months at Standard Bank Group in 2019 as a Coach for Software Engineering Practices, contributing to the enhancement of software engineering methodologies.
Education and Certifications
Defria Manda studied at CTI Education Group, where Manda completed a program in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management, achieving IT Engineering from 2007 to 2009. Manda also holds an ITIL Foundation certification, which demonstrates knowledge in IT service management best practices.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Defria Manda is proficient in both Linux and Windows operating systems. Manda specializes in mobile app development using Nativescript-Vue and has expertise in batch processing tools such as Autosys, Apache Airflow, and BMC Control-M. Manda's skill set includes interface design and technical leadership, enhancing the overall software development process.