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• Full Stack Engineer,  NN

  Aug, 2023 - Present11 months

  Developed and sustained innovative greenfield projects within the mortgage sector, focusing on long-term sustainability and efficiency.

  • Contributed to sustainable greenfield projects in the mortgage industry, focusing on innovative solutions for environmental responsibility.

  • Utilized Adobe Analytics to evaluate performance metrics of greenfield projects, supporting data-driven decisions.

  • Developed and maintained frontend and backend components with React and Node.js, enhancing application robustness, scalability, and efficiency.

  • Developed a serverless API on AWS for properties, including image and sustainability data.

  • Implemented Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) to ensure the robustness and reliability of core business logic and services.

• Senior Software Engineering Consultant, YER

  Mar, 2023 - Jul, 20234 months

  Provided consultancy services to a diverse portfolio of companies.

  • Delivered consultancy services to various companies, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction through tailored software solutions.

  • Led Agile adoption to accelerate project delivery, improve collaboration, and increase visibility within client organizations.

  • Built strong partnerships with development teams and stakeholders to align project goals, improving outcomes and strengthening client trust.

  • Committed to continuous learning and knowledge sharing, equipping clients with cutting-edge insights for strategic IT initiatives.

  • Evaluated and optimized client applications and systems for enhanced performance and scalability.

  • Offered expert guidance on security protocols and compliance, ensuring robust protection and regulatory adherence.

  • Developed and maintained full-stack applications using React and Node.js, streamlining interfaces and backend integration for better user experiences and system efficiency.

• Software Engineer, AXXS Gaming

  Jan, 2022 - Mar, 20231 year 2 months

  Developed and sustained the AXXS Gaming Platform, ensuring its continuous enhancement and reliability.

  • Gained valuable experience with premier brands like FC Bayern Munich, boosting market presence and brand partnerships.

  • Engineered an automated development pipeline using Docker and Bash, significantly enhancing efficiency and consistency in development.

  • Aided the security team in achieving ISO27001 certification, ensuring the maintenance of top-tier risk controls and processes.

  • Developed a sophisticated search engine filtering module to improve user search experience with dynamic, accurate results.

  • Led the implementation of a comprehensive Know Your Customer (KYC) process for payments, enhancing anti-money laundering measures.

  • Developed and maintained high-availability, real-time distributed microservices using Java, PHP, and Node.js.

  • Designed and maintained scalable, high-performance user interfaces with Vue.js and React.

• Software Engineer, Flow Living

  Feb, 2019 - Dec, 20212 years 10 months

  Developed and oversaw the ongoing enhancement and operation of the Flow Living Platform, ensuring its seamless performance and scalability.

  • Collaborated with top brands like Remax, Balwin Properties, and Realnet to deliver impactful solutions.

  • Played a key role in enhancing product and service strategies through collaboration with management and clients.

  • Developed and managed a suite of dynamic, reusable components in React and React Native, improving app scalability and performance.

  • Engineered a Dynamic Billing Engine in Node.js with cascading rulesets, optimizing billing processes.

  • Created a high-performance socket interface for Blue Label Telecoms, enhancing services for airtime, data, and electricity.

  • Implemented a service provider failover engine to ensure continuous service delivery for essential utilities.

  • Developed a scalable Advertising Syndication Engine in Node.js, enhancing broad and dynamic ad distribution.

  • Applied Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) to ensure robustness and reliability of core business logic and services.

• Chief Technology Officer & Software Engineer,  E21

  Feb, 2018 - Jan, 201911 months

  Directed the development of the E21 core platform and its suite of value-added services, overseeing innovation and enhancement initiatives.

  • Gained experience with top brands like Sasol, Ener-Gi, and Puma Energy, contributing to various projects and initiatives.

  • Developed a Node.js-based live socket system for real-time Automatic Tank Gauging, boosting operational efficiency.

  • Conducted comprehensive analysis and visualization of the energy sector's supply chain using Neo4J, MySQL, and Jupyter Notebooks, deriving strategic insights.

  • Played a key role in enhancing products and services through strategic discussions with management and clients, aligning development with user needs.

  • Led a three-member remote development team, ensuring project coordination and a productive, collaborative environment.

  • Designed and deployed a distributed, microservice-based stock reconciliation system using Bash, Docker, and Node.js, optimizing inventory management.

  • Employed Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) to ensure the reliability and performance of core business logic and services.

• Chief Executive Officer & Software Engineer,  Betaplum

  Feb, 2016 - Jan, 20181 year 11 months

  Founded a service-oriented software development firm, specializing in bespoke software solutions.

  • Collaborated with top brands like General Electric, RADA, and MaqCare, delivering innovative software solutions.

  • Led the development and enhancement of products and microservices, driving innovation and system scalability.

  • Engineered complex microservice architecture to optimize system efficiency and resilience.

  • Key contributor in designing a code generation stack that improved developer productivity and sped up project timelines.

  • Led a talented three-person development team, promoting a culture of excellence and innovation in software development.

  • Developed an advanced log aggregation stack integrated with machine learning for enhanced data analysis and insights.

  • Established a versatile data collection stack using Node.js and JavaScript, improving data handling and processing efficiency.

• Software Engineer, Bidvest Data

  Jan, 2013 - Jan, 20163 years

  Contributed to the design and upkeep of sophisticated custom electronic billing systems.

  • Collaborated with premier clients like Standard Bank, MTN, Vodacom, BP, and SABC to deliver customized electronic billing solutions.

  • Led Java-based E-Billing projects for major clients including BP, Total, SABC, and Standard Bank, achieving successful outcomes and high client satisfaction.

  • Developed an advanced code monitoring system using Bash, Lua, PHP, and Telegram for real-time updates and management.

  • Managed project deliverables independently, ensuring timely completion and maintaining high-quality standards.

  • Engineered robust system architectures using Docker to enhance scalability and deployment efficiency.

  • Refined a Python-based machine learning classification algorithm to analyze and respond to electronic mail feeds, improving operational efficiency and responsiveness.

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