CAROL KANT
Suva,
Summary
A confident yet friendly aura with an innovative mindset who can cooperate well across various types of teams. I am addicted to my laptop like a mouse addicted to cheese. I bring with me over six years of hands-on expertise in programming languages, as well as skills with Linux and Oracle systems. I am someone known for her adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset and I am always committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Application Development and Support Analyst
Westpac Fiji
08.2024 - Current
- Streamlined into handling foreign currency systems and working with international payments processing team.
- Analyzed the system and provided valuable inputs that led to an improved operational efficiency.
- Worked with oracle applications - oracle databases and oracle Weblogic servers as well as linux servers. Was also given the opportunity to over look data warehousing and streamline processes in it as well.
- Mentored junior analysts on best practices for data analysis and reporting and helped train new support analysts, contributing to the overall growth and success of the team.
- Was part of auditing procedures and other successful projects.
Application Development and Support Analyst
Westpac Fiji
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed and maintained documentation for troubleshooting procedures and user guides to streamline support processes.
- Worked with teller applications, AS400 IBM systems, file management systems, foreign currency systems and other monitoring systems.
- Assisted clients (front-end users) with technical difficulties.
- Assisted business users with data and report requests.
- Was given the opportunity to lead several successful projects.
Graduate Software Analyst and Programmer
Datec Fiji Pte Limited
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Software development using C# and VBA.
- Worked on projects for the education and health ministries in Fiji.
- Was given the opportunity to show my skills by leading a project under the health ministry in Fiji. Part of this project included analysis of the old system and identifying improvement areas, remaking parts of the old system to maximise efficiency.
IT Support Officer and Programmer
SMART TECH FIJI
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed IT inventory and asset tracking systems.
- Worked on software and hardware maintenance with a small but capable team of programmers and technicians.
- Was given the opportunity to assist in rebuilding the company's website.
IT Assistant and Photographer
KV Productions Fiji
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Trained staff on new technologies to help improve efficiency and adaptability and also provided IT support to staff members to help troubleshoot technical problems.
- Developed solutions for the business that helped maximise profits. Solutions included software package analysis, technical infrastructure analysis and simple ergonomic and work station changes.
- Was given the opportunity to do part time photography as well.
Education
Bachelors - Information Technology
The University of Fiji
Fiji01.2021
High School Diploma -
Natabua High School
Lautoka, Fiji01.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Database knowledge: Oracle, SQL
- Programming knowledge: C#, C, Java
- Other application knowledge: Linux, Jasper Reports
- Management
- Documentation and reporting
Accomplishments
- Risk Hero Awarded for successfully carrying out a database migration project. This project was a requirement from higher stakeholders as it meant an application will now run on SSL encryption which had never been established before. I was required to work with multiple vendors and group teams and despite vendor limitations, I was able to find solutions and established this connection successfully.
- Awarded FY24 Annual Award Winner for Business and Wealth. This award is given to employees to celebrate their extended efforts to bring projects to closure as well as helping clients efficiently.
Certification
- Diploma in Information Technology Management Jul 2025
- Weblogic 14C Administration Jan 2024
- NDG Linux Unhatched Feb 2023
- Advanced English 504 Jan 2023
- Diploma in Databases and T-SQL Dec 2022
- IT Management - Software and Databases Dec 2022
- Introduction to IoT Aug 2021
Timeline
Senior Application Development and Support Analyst
Westpac Fiji
08.2024 - Current
Application Development and Support Analyst
Westpac Fiji
02.2023 - 08.2024
Graduate Software Analyst and Programmer
Datec Fiji Pte Limited
01.2022 - 01.2023
IT Support Officer and Programmer
SMART TECH FIJI
07.2021 - 12.2021
IT Assistant and Photographer
KV Productions Fiji
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelors - Information Technology
The University of Fiji
High School Diploma -
Natabua High School
Projects
PATIS+ Rebuild Project
Oracle 19C Database Migration
SR2024
SSL Upgrade
Optimizing Westpac's Foreign Currency System
TIBCO Re-platforming
ISO20022 Upgrade
Data Warehouse Streamlining
Yearly Auditing Procedures
HOBBIES
Reading, Music, Motorhead, Cooking, Gaming
FUTURE ASPIRATIONS
- Attain certifications to become a qualified database specialist
- Become an AI and Cloud applications expert
References
References will be provided as requested.
A Little About Me
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