Matthew Philip Klink

Graduate Software Developer
Pretoria, ZA.

About

Highly motivated Graduate Software Developer specializing in mobile and application development, proficient in Flutter/Dart, Java, C#, and SQL. Proven ability to deliver robust, user-centric applications through academic and collaborative projects, including a secure budget planner and comprehensive food delivery system. Eager to leverage strong problem-solving skills and a passion for innovative software solutions to contribute to dynamic development teams.

Work

Individual Client Project
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Software Developer

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Developed a secure, multi-language budget planner application for a client, enabling encrypted local data storage and real-time financial tracking.

Highlights

Engineered a comprehensive budget planner application for a personal client, ensuring data persistence and integrity through local file storage.

Implemented robust data encryption and an optional lock feature, significantly enhancing user privacy and data security.

Integrated multi-language support, including Swahili, with instant language switching capabilities, improving global user accessibility and experience.

Designed and implemented monthly reminder functionality to promote proactive budget management and user engagement.

Utilized Flutter and Dart to build a cross-platform solution, demonstrating proficiency in modern mobile development frameworks.

Real Business Group Project
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Software Developer

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Contributed to the full-stack development of a two-part Android food delivery system for a real business, managing customer orders and operational logistics.

Highlights

Developed comprehensive frontend and backend components for a two-application Android food delivery system, serving customer and business operational needs.

Implemented core customer functionalities, including menu browsing, order placement, delivery/pickup options, and secure payment processing.

Engineered the management application to facilitate efficient menu updates, employee account management, and streamline customer order handling.

Integrated REST APIs and payment gateways, ensuring seamless data exchange and robust transaction capabilities within the system.

Leveraged Android and Java to deliver a scalable solution, showcasing expertise in native mobile application development and system integration.

Academic Group Project
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Software Developer

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Developed an Android landmark navigation application with integrated map and location services, guiding users to points of interest.

Highlights

Engineered an Android navigation application utilizing map and location services to provide real-time guidance to landmarks based on user proximity.

Contributed to both frontend and backend development, ensuring comprehensive functionality for location tracking and interactive mapping.

Implemented core map features, enabling the application to serve as a versatile standard map tool for general navigation.

Utilized Android and Java, alongside relevant map and location service APIs, to deliver a robust and user-friendly mobile navigation solution.

Education

Varsity College
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Diploma

Information Technology in Software Development

Courses

Achieved placement on the Principal's Merit List for three consecutive years, demonstrating consistent academic excellence.

Successfully completed multiple large-scale academic projects, encompassing both individual and group-based application development.

Elmar College
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

National Senior Certificate (Bachelor Pass)

General Studies

Courses

Awarded National Senior Certificate with Bachelor Pass.

Languages

English

Skills

Programming Languages & Frameworks

Dart (Flutter), C# (.NET), Java (Android), SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, C++, Rust, TypeScript.

Technical & Professional Skills

Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, IT Services, Technical Documentation, Git (Version Control).