Curriculum Vitae
IT Consultant, Software Developer & Entrepreneur
Focus
Specialized expertise driving digital transformation and business growth
Strategic guidance and technical leadership for enterprise digital transformation initiatives
Building intelligent systems and conversational AI solutions to automate business processes
Scalable cloud infrastructure design and automated deployment pipelines for modern applications
Overview
Professional background and expertise spanning two decades of software development
With over 20 years of experience in software development, I have cultivated expertise across all facets of full-stack web development. My comprehensive background encompasses ergonomics (UX), networking, design, development, and practical business administration, equipping me with a unique and highly sought-after skill set. This diverse expertise has enabled me to conceive, prototype, develop, and design numerous bespoke applications. While some of these projects have been academic, many have evolved into successful, growing businesses. In addition to my daily coding activities, I have led teams of designers and developers, crafted detailed technical specifications, and consulted on enterprise-level projects. I have extensive experience in business ownership and management.
Experience
Career progression from developer to technical director and business partner
General business administration and oversight of the company's technical direction. Current portfolio includes: Western Province Cricket, Vital Health, Ina Paarman, Pam Golding, Goldfish, National Luna, Eezi-Awn, and 450+ web projects.
Designed and developed the initial prototype and production version of the ScrubBill application. Oversee refinement and new product development including v2.0 rebuild with Go-Lang and C++. Supporting 500+ stores with 30+ courier integrations.
Technical Director, Co-founder & Partner
Designed and developed the initial prototype and production version of the TradeSafe application. A significant share was sold to Standard Bank in 2019.
Technical Director & Partner
Joined as partner to reduce overheads and modernize business processes. Developed a bespoke extranet application that significantly reduced staff requirements and increased client servicing capacity.
Technical Director & Partner
Initially hired as Project Manager in 2005, promoted to Technical Director and later Partner in 2007. Managed a team of over 30, producing industry-leading work and earning multiple awards. Merged with 6AM Media to form GenSix Digital in 2016.
Web Designer & Developer
Specialized in Flash, JavaScript, and PHP development.
Skills
Comprehensive technical skill set across modern development and cloud technologies
Software Developer, Graphic & Digital Designer, UI & UX Consultant, Rapid Prototyping & Product Developer, System & Information Architect, Project Manager, AI Solutions Consultant
Digital Transformation Strategy, Technical Architecture & Planning, Project Management & Delivery, Business Process Optimization, Technology Stack Selection, Team Leadership & Mentoring, Agile & Scrum Methodologies, Requirements Analysis, Risk Management, Quality Assurance
LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini), Prompt Engineering & Business Integration, RAG Architecture, AI Agents & AutoGen, Machine Learning Fundamentals, Natural Language Processing, AI Model Fine-tuning, Vector Databases, Conversational AI Systems, AI Workflow Orchestration
AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Docker, CI/CD Pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, Terraform, Serverless Architecture, Monitoring & Logging
JavaScript, Python, PHP, Go, React, Vue, Laravel, Node.js, SQL, TypeScript, HTML/CSS, Tailwind CSS, WebSockets, Git Version Control, Testing (Jest, Pytest), Astro
REST APIs, GraphQL, Salesforce, Zoho CRM, Shopify, WooCommerce, Courier APIs, Webhook Integration, OAuth & Authentication, Data Transformation, ETL Processes, API Gateway, Message Queues, Microservices
UI/UX Design, Rapid Prototyping, Data Visualization, Information Architecture, Wireframing & Mockups, User Research, Accessibility (WCAG), Responsive Design, Design Systems, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma
Portfolio
Signature projects demonstrating technical innovation and business impact
TradeLink
Audited systems and produced a unified front-end framework including graphing and reporting dashboards for their SaaS transition.
TradeSafe
Designed step-by-step transaction process ensuring compliance with FSB laws and data privacy regulations.
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Private application to capitalize on arbitrage opportunities during the digital currency boom with automated trade execution.
ScrubBill
Collects online orders, corrects addresses, and generates quality waybill manifests. Supporting 20+ SA couriers and major e-commerce platforms.
1 Call Claims Solutions
National intranet to collate insurance claims from multiple vendors with dashboard optimization.
Various NGO/NPOs
Assisted organizations with Salesforce and Zoho CRM integration to enhance operational efficiency.
Cricket organization providing community access and opportunity through sport.
South Africa's leading vitamin and health supplement manufacturer.
Renowned South African food brand emphasizing quality ingredients.
Diverse venue for celebrations, conferences, meetings, and weddings.
Historic wine estate producing elegant wines in Constantia Valley.
Medical industry distributor with over 24 years of experience.
Leaders in landscape architectural design and urban planning.
Pollution control products supplier since 1991.
Specialists in pipeline construction and tunnelling projects.
Non-profit bringing sports and happiness to underprivileged children.
Leading South African real estate and property services group.
Innovative swim school delivering quality aquatic education.
Premium camping and 4x4 equipment manufacturer since 1968.
World-renowned rooftop tent and camping equipment innovator.
South African snack food manufacturer and distributor.
Concrete formwork and construction equipment supplier.
Education
Academic foundation and professional certifications in technology and design
Contact
Ready to discuss your next project or explore collaboration opportunities
Available for consulting and contract work
Tokai, Cape Town, South Africa
South African
English, Afrikaans