1. Zaheer Ismail
Apartment 63, Flora Residenz, Bneid Al Gar, Kuwait
Tel : 00965 6674 1297
Email: boetie.malone@gmail.com
Profile
Zaheer Ismail has been involved in computer programming ventures since 1997,
when he obtained his International Diploma in Computers from NCC as well as a
BSc. Scientific Computing from Unisa (University of South Africa). His years of
experience in the industry have been and will continue to be an asset to
employers. Enjoys a challenge and achieving the best possible results in any
project assigned to him.
Key Achievements
Leadership positions in leading institutions such as ABSA and Standard
Bank.
Successful use of various programming languages to create a secure
computer environment.
Successful completion of Y2K project for ABSA
Development of speaking and listening skills during teaching career
System maintenance and Enhancement at PAAET in Kuwait.
Key Skills
Proficient in four languages: English, Afrikaans, Hindi, Arabic
Excellent knowledge of programming languages: NATURAL, DB2, JCL,
SAP front end, COBOL, Adabas, EASYTRIEVE, C++
Specialised computer skills: programming and security management
Leadership skills
Speaking skills: teaching and radio announcing
Listening skills: counselling and teaching young people
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2. Career History
Nov 2010 to date Natural Adabas Programmer,
PAAET, Kuwait
Maintenance and Enhancement of Natural Adabas System
Client Production support
Quality Assurance and Integrity of Data.
Nov 2008 to October 2010 Security Prod Support Junior Manager,
Standard Bank, Johannesburg
Vehicle asset finance support
Security management production support
Security management quality assurance
Oct 2007 - Oct 2008 Security Prod Support Junior Manager
Standard Bank, Johannesburg
Production support
Quality assurance
Management of the process
Dec 2006 – Sep 2007 Fleet Junior Management,
Standard Bank – Vehicle Asset Finance
Fleet, Johannesburg
Production support
Quality assurance
Management of the Fleet Mainframe Environment
Oct 2004 – Nov 2006 Senior System Developer,
ABSA Life Insurance,
Johannesburg
Programme development on the ABSA Life System
Mar 2002 – Sep 2004 System Programmer,
Accenture, Centurion
Development and maintenance of Logis System
Feb 1999 – Feb 2002 System Programmer,
ABSA, Johannesburg
Maintenance and development of the ABSA Risk Management System.
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3. Education and Training
Jan 1997 – Dec 1997 NCC
International Diploma in Computers
Jan 1998 – Dec 1998 VZAP
Entry level programming (COBOL)
Jan 1999 – Dec 1999 DTS
A+ Technician
Jan 2005 – June 2012 UNISA, Pretoria
Degree: B.Sc. Scientific Computing
Jan 2009 – Dec 2009 Digix Training Institution
COBOL for the professional programmer
References
Available on request.
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