Calvin Naidoo

Calvin Naidoo has extensive work experience in various roles within the technology and business analysis fields. Calvin currently holds the position of Application Lead at Aware Super, where they started in July 2021. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Consultant at Dialog Information Technology starting in October 2018.

Before joining Dialog Information Technology, Calvin worked for Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, starting in September 2010 as a Senior Business Analyst. In this role, they led the functional design of various solutions and effectively collaborated with stakeholders to overcome obstacles and implement solutions. Calvin also prioritized application features and facilitated continuous business engagement and collaboration.

Calvin's work experience also includes a role as a Senior Solution Consultant at Sekhara Technologies from January 2010 to August 2010. In this position, they worked with stakeholders to identify opportunities for business process improvement and system optimization. Calvin produced functional designs and implementation roadmaps to address identified gaps and problems.

Earlier in their career, Calvin was a CRM Functional Consultant and Project Lead at Dimension Data Middle East and Africa. In these roles, they contributed to project effort estimation and planning, gathered business requirements, and defined project scopes. Calvin successfully led and guided teams in delivering CRM system projects on time, within budget, and with high quality.

Calvin's career began at Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd as a Business Support Analyst from November 2004 to June 2006.

Overall, Calvin Naidoo has a strong background in leading functional design, collaborating with stakeholders, and successfully managing technology projects in various industries.

Calvin Naidoo completed their education at the University of KwaZulu-Natal from 2002 to 2004, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with a focus on Information Technology.

In terms of additional certifications, Calvin obtained the following credentials:

- In December 2020, they obtained the "Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals" certification from Microsoft.

- In December 2019, they obtained the "Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals" certification from Microsoft.

- In February 2019, they completed the "Architecting with Google Cloud Platform Specialization" course from Coursera.

- In February 2019, they completed the "Reliable Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process" course from Coursera.

- In January 2019, they completed the "Elastic Cloud Infrastructure: Containers and Services" course from Coursera.

- In December 2018, they completed the "Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation" course from Coursera.

- In December 2018, they completed the "Elastic Cloud Infrastructure - Scaling and Automation" course from Coursera.

- In December 2018, they completed the "Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Core Services" course from Coursera.

- In November 2018, they completed the "Google Cloud Platform Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure" course from Coursera.

These additional certifications and courses reflect Calvin's ongoing efforts to expand their knowledge and skills in various technology-related fields.