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LUKE PENNEY

LUKE PENNEY

Cape Town,South Africa

Summary

Software Engineer with expertise in Back-End and Front-End development, leveraging skills in ASP.NET, .NET Core, and C# to deliver robust solutions. Proficient in containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, with experience in Rancher for efficient deployment. Demonstrates strong capabilities in database management using MariaDB, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server. Adept at utilising Git for version control and enhancing application performance through OpenTelemetry. Committed to driving innovation within software engineering while pursuing opportunities to advance technical leadership. Always open to challenges & consistently learning, remaining teachable & open to criticism.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Pantel Elektronik AG
Erlangen, Germany
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • Company Overview: A German company specializing in innovative technology solutions.
  • As a young and passionate software developer, I am dedicated to leveraging my technical skills and unwavering enthusiasm for technology to contribute to innovative projects and deliver high-quality software solutions.
  • With a strong foundation in programming, a commitment to continuous learning, and a natural aptitude for problem-solving, I am well-prepared to embark on a successful career in software development.
  • My journey in software development began with a deep curiosity and a thirst for knowledge.
  • I have two years of experience & I have honed my programming abilities through rigorous coursework and hands-on projects, learning languages such as JavaScript, React & C#.
  • This foundation has allowed me to not only write clean and efficient code but also to collaborate effectively with teams to meet project goals and deadlines.
  • What sets me apart is my insatiable drive to stay at the forefront of technology.
  • I am committed to staying updated with the latest industry trends, attending conferences, and participating in online communities to foster my growth as a developer.
  • I embrace challenges as opportunities to learn and thrive under pressure, consistently delivering solutions that exceed expectations.
  • My strong communication and interpersonal skills have enabled me to translate complex technical concepts into layman's terms, facilitating collaboration with people from various backgrounds.
  • I am also adept at troubleshooting and debugging, ensuring the seamless functionality of software applications.
  • I have been working for a German company for 2 years, Pantel Elektronik AG.
  • I gained incredible experience at this company but it's time for me to move on & experience more within the tech world.
  • My tech stack includes .NET (C#), WPF, Azure, Git, Docker, Kubernetes & Team City Deployment, & Linux.
  • A German company specializing in innovative technology solutions.
  • .NET & C# Software Engineer (Remote from Cape Town, South Africa) for Pantel Elektronik AG (Germany)
  • Developed in-house desktop and web applications used by headquarters and Romanian factories supplying Boeing, Mercedes, and BMW
  • Engineered the Identity API and Sales Application in C# with WPF front-ends
  • Integrated OpenTelemetry for distributed tracing and observability across factory and sales systems
  • Containerized development and testing environments using Docker
  • Implemented unit and integration tests with NUnit and the Verify library
  • Employed MediatR to structure command/handler logic for maintainable, decoupled code
  • Automated build and deployment pipelines via JetBrains TeamCity, Rancher, and Kubernetes
  • Leveraged JetBrains Rider as primary IDE and Git for version control across all projects
  • Designed and consumed RESTful APIs over HTTP/HTTPS using .NET Core, ASP.NET, and Entity Framework Core

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

RedPanda Software
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Company Overview: A software development company that focuses on building, maintaining & enhancing software for major retail companies, based in Cape Town, South Africa.
  • Built their VAT & Interest Rates API in C# for Pick 'n Pay & The Lewis Furniture Group.
  • Worked with Docker as our test & DB environment/Containerisation.
  • Maintained existing software using C# & .NET Core for top South African retail brands & assisted in enhancing these significantly.

Education

Diploma - Systems & Software Engineering/Development

SETA
01.2023 - 12.2023

Some College (No Degree) - C# & .NET Master Course

Coursera
01.2022 - 12.2022

Skills

  • Software Engineering
  • Backend Development
  • Front-End Development
  • Docker
  • ASPNET
  • Kubernetes
  • Rancher
  • Linux
  • NET Core
  • C#
  • WPF
  • OpenTelemetry
  • MariaDB
  • PostgreSQL
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Git (VCS)

Languages

English
Native

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 08/20/95
  • Nationality: South African
  • Marital status: Single
  • Visa status: Citizen

Hobby/Additional Interest

International Water Polo Referee

Affiliations

  • International Water Polo Referee

Timeline

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Pantel Elektronik AG
01.2024 - 05.2025

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

RedPanda Software
01.2023 - 12.2023

Diploma - Systems & Software Engineering/Development

SETA
01.2023 - 12.2023

Some College (No Degree) - C# & .NET Master Course

Coursera
01.2022 - 12.2022
LUKE PENNEY