Andile Zola
About Andile Zola
Andile Zola is a Senior Software Engineer at Sage in Gauteng, South Africa, with a diverse background in software development and consulting.
Current Position at Sage
Andile Zola is currently employed at Sage as a Senior Software Engineer based in Gauteng, South Africa. In this role, Zola specializes in enhancing and maintaining features for Sage 300 People. His responsibilities include working on Payroll, Tax Reports, and Employee Self-Service (ESS). He brings a diverse range of skills to the position, including expertise in both frontend and backend development, particularly with technologies like AngularJS, Angular, and Javascript/Ajax.
Previous Roles and Experience
Andile Zola has accumulated experience in various roles throughout his career. He worked at Telesure Investment Holdings (TIH) as a Senior Developer from 2020 to 2021 for 9 months. Before that, he was a Consultant through IQbusiness at Nedbank in Rivonia, Johannesburg Area for 11 months from 2019 to 2020. He also held the position of Principal Consultant at IQbusiness South Africa for 1 year. Earlier in his career, Zola worked at Tshwane University of Technology as a Student Assistant in 2015 for 7 months, and he spent 5 years and 5 months at SC Johnson.
Freelance Software Engineer
In addition to his role at Sage, Andile Zola operates as a freelance Software Engineer in South Africa. This position allows him to leverage his comprehensive skill set in application development, database design, and continuous integration, particularly using Azure Pipelines. His freelance work enables him to engage in various projects across different industries, ensuring a diverse and robust professional portfolio.
Educational Background in Computer Engineering
Andile Zola has a solid educational foundation in computer engineering. He studied Computer Systems Engineering and achieved a BTECH at Tshwane University of Technology from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, he completed a degree in Information and Communications Technology in Computer Engineering at the same university from 2013 to 2016. His educational background has equipped him with the technical knowledge and skills required for his various engineering roles.
Technical Expertise and Hobbies
Andile Zola’s proficiency extends beyond his professional engagements; he has expertise in using code generators such as T4 Templating to streamline development processes and is skilled in Agile and SCRUM methodologies. He is also involved in frontend and backend development using AngularJS, Angular, and Javascript/Ajax. Beyond software engineering, Zola pursues electronics as a hobby, demonstrating his wide-ranging technical interests.