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Tony Onkgopotse Richard

Gaborone,GA
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Tony Onkgopotse Richard

Summary

Business applications specialist focused on delivering impactful results through process optimization and data analysis. Proficient in implementing software solutions that enhance operational efficiency. Recognized for strong collaboration skills, adaptability, and reliability in team environments. Expertise includes SQL, data visualization, project management, and stakeholder communication.

Overview

3
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

BIUST- Ministry of Agriculture Botswana

Senior Backend Developer
01.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Partnered with business stakeholders and end users to collect and clarify requirements, transforming them into scalable backend solutions that improve operational workflows.
  • Designed, implemented, and maintained microservices and scheduled jobs to synchronize data across multiple external and internal systems, ensuring system reliability and data integrity.
  • Identified, diagnosed, and resolved system inefficiencies, proactively addressing security vulnerabilities and performance bottlenecks to optimize application stability.
  • Refactored and optimized backend processes to improve maintainability, scalability, and reduce technical debt, supporting long-term system efficiency.
  • Developed and fine-tuned database interactions, enhancing query performance through indexing strategies, query optimization, and data consolidation.
  • Implemented role-based access control (RBAC), encryption mechanisms, and compliance practices to strengthen system security and safeguard sensitive information.
  • Performed continuous performance tuning on APIs and database queries, significantly reducing response times and enhancing overall system responsiveness for end users.
  • Worked closely with DevOps and database administrators to ensure high system availability and security.
  • Provided direct second-level support to end users by troubleshooting system issues, deploying fixes, and implementing preventative solutions to minimize recurrence.
  • Maintained and refactored codebase to incorporate framework upgrades and dependency updates, ensuring code quality, compatibility, and adherence to evolving development standards.
  • Engineered unit tests to validate quality assurance
  • Spearheaded the successful migration of legacy systems to modern platforms, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.

Botswana Harvard Health Partnership: Data Management Center

Intern Applications Analyst
02.2024 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • Developed data collection modules for researchers, ensuring compliance with international data privacy laws.
  • Maintained and improved existing data collection processes.
  • Managed and optimized PostgreSQL databases for research data storage.
  • Performed data cleaning, validation, and transformation to maintain high data quality.
  • Implemented data validation and serialization techniques to ensure integrity and consistency.
  • Developed unit tests for database functions and stored procedures to enhance reliability.

BIUST- Ministry of Agriculture Botswana

Junior Backend Developer
01.2022 - 01.2024

Job overview

  • Developed the Temo-Letlotlo backend API, replacing the ISPAAD arable agriculture government program.
  • Delivered backend functionality for various system processes, often ahead of schedule.
  • Proactively identified and fixed issues without the need for senior oversight.
  • Introduced new testing methodologies to improve the reliability and maintainability of the codebase.

Education

Botswana International University of Science And Technology
Palapye, CE

BSc from Information Systems and Data Management
12.2023

University Overview

  • Undergraduate Department representative, Computer Science and Information Systems Department.
  • Vice President of BIUST Innovation Club, 2020-2022
  • Undergraduate student representative at the Department of Computer Science & Information Systems, 2020-2023

Skills

  • PL/SQL and T-SQL
  • User training
  • Software testing
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Application support
  • Attention to detail
  • Database Monitoring & Troubleshooting
  • Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle Database, MongoDB
  • Backend Development
  • C#, Javascript, Typescript, Java
  • API Development & RESTful Services
  • Technical Documentation
  • Version Control
  • Data Engineering
  • Agile & Waterfall Methodologies

Career Accomplishments

  • Developed a voucher disbursement module integrated with the National Development Bank to manage over BWP 1 billion in grants during the 2023/24 and 2024/25 ploughing seasons.
  • Implemented database monitoring and logging mechanisms to proactively detect slow queries and anomalies, improving system reliability.
  • Reduced API response times by optimizing SQL queries, redesigning indexing strategies, and fine-tuning database interactions.
  • Secured the database by implementing role-based access controls (RBAC).
  • Designed and implemented background microservices to perform critical tasks for the system's smooth operation.
  • Spearheaded backend security enhancements, including designing mitigation strategies against DDoS attacks targeting the Temo-Letlotlo system.
  • Led the successful integration of Botswana’s Data Protection Act compliance requirements into system workflows, ensuring lawful data collection, storage, and processing practices.

Led critical improvements to national agriculture support systems, managing grant disbursements over BWP 1 billion. Enabled farmers to access inputs and services efficiently through a voucher redemption platform integrated with merchants and National Development Bank.

Accomplishments

UNESCO INDIA-AFRICA HACKATHON 2022 WINNER

  • Developed an AI-based voice-assisted contact center to assist farmers via calls, text messages, and HTTP requests.
  • Technologies Used: .NET WebAPI, C#, Express, Twilio, Google Cloud Speech-to-Text API, GitHub, MongoDB.

National stem festival hackathon 2020 runner-up

  • Developed an emergency response app using phone motion and volume buttons to discreetly alert emergency services.
  • Technologies Used: Android Studio, SQLite.

Certification

  • Data Engineer Python - Datacamp
  • CITI Program IT/DMC Information Privacy Security - CITI
  • Complete Node.js Developer Course (2023) -Udemy
  • Class B Driving License (issued:2021)
  • CITI Program Biomedical Research - Basic/Refresher - CITI
  • CITI Program GCP for Clinical Trials with Investigational Drugs and Biologics (ICH Focus) - CITI

Interests

  • Database Administration & Optimization
  • DevOps & Cloud Technologies
  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
  • Internet of Everything (IoE)
  • Physics & Astronomy
  • Clean Energy & Self-Driving Vehicles
  • Data Science

References

Dr Thabiso Maupong

PROJECT MANAGER BIUST - MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE TEMO - LETLOTLO

+267 77-578-609

maupongt@biust.ac.bw

Ms AME DIPHOKO

Senior System Developer/Analyst BOTSWANA HARVARD HEALTH PARTNERSHIP DMC

+267 74-720-855

adiphoko@bhp.org.bw

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RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Paid time offWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsCareer advancementStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingWork from home option

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Intern Applications Analyst

Botswana Harvard Health Partnership: Data Management Center
02.2024 - 05.2024

Senior Backend Developer

BIUST- Ministry of Agriculture Botswana
01.2024 - Current

Junior Backend Developer

BIUST- Ministry of Agriculture Botswana
01.2022 - 01.2024

Botswana International University of Science And Technology

BSc from Information Systems and Data Management

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