Siphosihle Simelane
About Siphosihle Simelane
Siphosihle Simelane is a Graduate Developer at Derivco, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in Information Systems and Computer Sciences from the University of Cape Town and has experience in various coding projects using Python and C#.
Current Role at Derivco
Siphosihle Simelane currently holds the position of Graduate Developer at Derivco, a role he has occupied since 2020. He works in the Durban La Lucia area and is involved in various coding projects. His expertise includes programming languages such as Python and C#. This position builds on his previous experience in software development, allowing him to apply his academic knowledge in a practical setting.
Previous Experience at Derivco
Prior to his current role, Siphosihle Simelane completed a Software Development Internship at Derivco in 2019. This internship lasted for one month and took place in the Durban Area, South Africa. During this time, he gained valuable insights into the software development process and honed his technical skills.
Educational Background
Siphosihle Simelane studied at the University of Cape Town, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Information Systems and Computer Sciences from 2016 to 2018. He further pursued his studies and achieved an Honours degree in Information Systems in 2019. His educational journey provided him with a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of information systems.
Work Experience at University of Cape Town
At the University of Cape Town, Siphosihle Simelane held multiple positions. He served as a Dining Hall Monitor from 2016 to 2017 for one year, and he worked as a tutor for Information Systems I & III in 2019 for ten months. These roles contributed to his development of leadership and communication skills while supporting his peers in their academic pursuits.
Early Education
Siphosihle Simelane completed his secondary education at Mziwethu High School, where he studied Physical Sciences and achieved the National Senior Certificate from 2009 to 2013. This educational background laid the groundwork for his future studies in information systems and computer sciences.