I am Lucky Ncube, a software professional with over twenty years of experience in software development, data architecture, and solution design across Fintech, Healthcare, Education, Agriculture, and Consulting. I build robust REST APIs, design scalable databases, and drive data migrations to cloud or clustered environments. Throughout my career I have led teams as a Product Manager, Data Architect, and CTO, delivering microservices-based solutions in C# and Java. I value collaborative problem solving, high-quality code, and practical architecture that meets business goals. I’m seeking Senior Software Engineer, Data Architect, or Solution Architect roles.

Lucky Ncube

I am Lucky Ncube, a software professional with over twenty years of experience in software development, data architecture, and solution design across Fintech, Healthcare, Education, Agriculture, and Consulting. I build robust REST APIs, design scalable databases, and drive data migrations to cloud or clustered environments. Throughout my career I have led teams as a Product Manager, Data Architect, and CTO, delivering microservices-based solutions in C# and Java. I value collaborative problem solving, high-quality code, and practical architecture that meets business goals. I’m seeking Senior Software Engineer, Data Architect, or Solution Architect roles.

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I am Lucky Ncube, a software professional with over twenty years of experience in software development, data architecture, and solution design across Fintech, Healthcare, Education, Agriculture, and Consulting. I build robust REST APIs, design scalable databases, and drive data migrations to cloud or clustered environments.

Throughout my career I have led teams as a Product Manager, Data Architect, and CTO, delivering microservices-based solutions in C# and Java. I value collaborative problem solving, high-quality code, and practical architecture that meets business goals. I’m seeking Senior Software Engineer, Data Architect, or Solution Architect roles.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Data Architect at Youtap Ltd
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Migration of data from on-premises Oracle Database to AWS. Installed and configured Oracle in virtualised and clustered environments, performed monitoring with OEM, implemented RMAN backups, Data Pump, and Data Guard. Re-engineered Oracle schemas to Liquibase scripts and recreated databases in AWS RDS PostgreSQL. Managed CDC with AWS DMS, security controls, and routine maintenance.
Senior Software Engineer at Youtap Ltd
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Maintained and enhanced an Aggrotech eWallet leveraging Java, Spring Boot, and a microservices architecture. Implemented REST APIs, Oracle 12G backend, and migrations to AWS RDS PostgreSQL. Rebuilt microservices to connect to cloud-based databases and supported loan management features.
Co-Founder/CTO/Software Developer at Futuro Technologies (Pvt) Ltd
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Technology strategist overseeing development strategy and partnerships with Microsoft, Odoo, and NetSuite ERP. Led development and integration of a mobile Warehouse Management Solution into Dynamics NAV, managed customer accounts, and provided maintenance for critical systems including a medicine logistics solution and bank/NGO security deployments.
Senior Software Developer at Rift Valley Services - Northern Tobacco
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Resolved issues in the Smart Sales PHP application interfacing with a C# .NET Web API and SAP Business One Service Layer. Maintained and progressed existing applications toward a smooth go-live before contract conclusion.
IT Consultant/Software Developer at Newlands Clinic
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Customized Electronic Patient Management System and API architecture for DHIS II integration. Trained 12 developers and 150 health specialists, deployed systems at clinics, and supported HIV management and ART program reporting.
Head of IT Department at Newlands Clinic
March 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Led IT operations, database development, reporting, and Microsoft infrastructure. Planned disaster recovery, IT procurement, licensing, asset management, IT policy formation, and staff supervision.
Technical Lead at Westchase Consultants
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Implemented Dynamics NAV and Dynamics CRM projects (Microsoft Sure Step). Led pre-sales technical designs, training as a Microsoft Certified Trainer, and deployment of hospital and university management systems. Established Active Directory for multi-branch organizations and led logistics/dataset projects.

Education

Bachelor of Business Information Systems – Software Engineering (not finished) at Midlands State University
January 11, 2019 - November 29, 2025
Software Project Management Certificate at UNU/IIST
January 1, 2000 - November 29, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Applied Information Systems at City & Guilds - Accurate Services (Private College)
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Application Programming (Data Processing I & II) Certificate at Accurate Services (Private College)
January 1, 1993 - November 29, 2025
5 Ordinary Level Subjects (English, Mathematics, Extended Science, General Science, Geography, IsiNdebele) at Cambridge Entumbane High School
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1991
Bachelor of Business Information Systems – Software Engineering (Incomplete) at Midlands State University
January 11, 2030 - November 29, 2025
Software Project Management Certificate at UNU/IIST
January 1, 2000 - November 29, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Applied Information Systems at City & Guilds - Accurate Services (Private College)
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996
Application Programming (Data Processing I & II) Certificate at Accurate Services (Private College)
January 1, 1993 - November 29, 2025
5 Ordinary Level Subjects at Cambridge Entumbane High School
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1991

Qualifications

Software Project Management Certificate
January 1, 2000 - November 29, 2025
Software Project Management Certificate
January 1, 2000 - November 29, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Applied Information Systems
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996
Application Programming (Data Processing I & II) Certificate
January 1, 1993 - November 29, 2025
5 Ordinary Level Subjects
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1991

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Education, Financial Services, Professional Services

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