Nelson Koma

Nelson Koma has a diverse work experience spanning different industries. Nelson started their career as an Informatics 1 tutor at the University of Johannesburg, where they assisted first-year students with their programming practicals and provided general subject help. Nelson then worked as a Student Enrollment Center (SEC) Agent at the university, where they gave career advice to prospective students, helped with application forms, and performed data capturing during registration.

In 2009, Nelson joined Praekelt Consulting as a Digital Technologist Intern, where they provided technical support for project management teams, liaised with development teams to ensure smooth project execution, and managed content for websites and mobile apps/sites. Nelson also compiled monthly stats for reporting and analysis. Over the years, Nelson progressed within the company and held roles such as Mobile TV Controller, Senior Mobile TV Controller, and Controlroom Coordinator, demonstrating their growth and expertise in the field.

In 2016, Nelson joined Praekelt.org as a Site Reliability Engineer, a role that utilizes their skills in ensuring the availability, performance, and reliability of websites and applications. Throughout their career, Nelson has consistently demonstrated technical competence, teamwork, and a strong work ethic.

Nelson Koma obtained a Full Stack Web Development Certification from Free Code Camp in 2016. Nelson also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and Informatics from the University of Johannesburg, though the specific years of study are unknown. Prior to their university education, Nelson Koma completed their Senior Certificate at Fons Luminis Secondary. In addition to their formal education, they have obtained several certifications, including Learning Bash Scripting, Learning IP Addressing, Learning IPv6, Learning Mac OS X Troubleshooting, Learning Network Routing, Learning Network Troubleshooting, Learning Networking, Learning the Packet Delivery Process, and Linux: Bash Shell and Scripts. Nelson has also received a National Senior Certificate from Umalusi, although the details regarding the month and year of obtaining this certificate are not provided.