Experience

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  QikTruck

  • South Africa
  • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Founder, Chief Technology Officer

    • 2022 - Present

    Key Responsibilities: Technology Vision & Leadership: Set the company's technological vision and lead all aspects of the company's technological development. Collaborate with the executive team to align the technology strategy with business objectives. Research & Development: Stay abreast of the latest industry trends and emerging technologies. Drive innovation by identifying and integrating new technologies that can enhance business processes and customer experiences. Infrastructure & Architecture: Oversee the development and maintenance of the company's technology infrastructure. Ensure the scalability, efficiency, and security of the company's systems and data. Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop the technology team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Ensure adequate training and resources are available for the team. Project Management: Oversee technology projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Establish and implement project management methodologies and best practices. Risk Management: Identify potential technological risks and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and cybersecurity best practices. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to integrate technology solutions into business processes. Communicate the company's technology strategy to partners, stakeholders, and investors. Budgeting & Cost Management: Develop and manage the technology budget. Ensure cost-effective technology solutions are implemented.

  • Full Stack Developer

    • 2022 - Present

    Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership:Set the company's vision, mission, and overall strategy.Develop and implement long-term business plans and strategies to achieve the company's objectives.Operational Oversight:Oversee daily operations across all departments, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.Ensure that the company has the right operational controls, administrative procedures, and people in place.Financial Management:Ensure the company's fiscal activities are in line with budgetary allocations.Oversee financial performance, investments, and other business ventures.Stakeholder Management:Build and maintain relationships with partners, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders.Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and public meetings.Team Leadership:Lead, mentor, and develop the senior management team.Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment.Business Development:Identify and pursue new business opportunities to drive growth.Oversee marketing and sales strategies to expand market reach.Risk Management:Identify potential risks and ensure appropriate strategies are in place to mitigate them.Ensure compliance with legal regulations and industry standards.Innovation:Stay updated with the latest industry trends and incorporate innovative solutions into the company's operations.Encourage a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

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  OfferZen

  • Netherlands
  • Software Development
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Engineering Manager - MMA

    • Mar 2023 - Sep 2023

    Key Responsibilities:Technical Leadership:Provide technical direction and guidance to the engineering team.Ensure the development of scalable, efficient, and high-quality software and systems.Team Management:Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.Conduct performance reviews, set objectives, and ensure the professional growth of team members.Project Management:Oversee engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.Collaborate with product managers to define project requirements and deliverables.Collaboration:Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, operations, and sales, to align engineering efforts with business objectives.Foster open communication between engineering and other departments.Quality Assurance:Ensure the implementation of best practices in testing and quality assurance.Oversee the resolution of technical issues and bugs.Resource Allocation:Determine resource needs and participate in hiring decisions.Allocate engineering resources effectively across projects.Strategic Planning:Contribute to the company's technology strategy and roadmap.Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the company remains competitive.Risk Management:Identify potential technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.Budget Management:Develop and manage the engineering budget.Ensure cost-effective solutions and practices are implemented.

  • Engineering Manager - Matching

    • Aug 2022 - Sep 2023

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  Rounded Check

  • Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

  • Information Technology Specialist

    • 2019 - Jan 2023
    • Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

    As an Information Technology Specialist at Rounded Check, I am instrumental in conducting IT system reviews to identify optimization opportunities. I engage with a network of top-tier engineers to provide clients with tailored recommendations, ensuring their IT infrastructures are robust and aligned with industry standards. My role encompasses staying abreast of the latest technological advancements, ensuring that Rounded Check continues to offer competitive and forward-thinking IT solutions. Through collaborative teamwork and a customer-centric approach, I contribute to fulfilling Rounded Check’s commitment to delivering exceptional value in IT system evaluations.

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  SovTech

  • South Africa
  • Software Development
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Software Engineering Lead

    • Apr 2022 - Jul 2022

  • Head Of Engineering (DaaS)

    • Oct 2020 - Jun 2022

    Designing, building, deploying and maintaining innovative custom software that gives our clients the opportunity to start, run and grow world-class businesses.Adopting a wide range of technologies from Typescript, PHP, ReactJS, React Native, C#, AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.Managing the Engineering Team.Defining business unit Engineering OKRs.Reporting on Business Unit Metrics.Member of the Manco+Budco teams driving the business unit.

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  King James

  • Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

  • Technical Director

    • May 2014 - Sep 2020
    • Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

    Managing the development team.Designing and managing SSDLC processesMentorship, Recruitment and ensuring team growth and business continuity.Designing, implementing and monitoring full stack CI and CD practices.Implementing SAST and DASTResponsible for Penetration test report evaluation andremediation plansDesigning and rolling out PCI-DSS environments in the CloudProgramming applications in TypseScript, Javascript, C#, PHP, ReactJS, ReactNative, HTML, CSS, Java.

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  Just Perfect

  • Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

  • Software Engineer

    • Sep 2013 - Apr 2014
    • Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

    Developing and managing Web applications using PHP, JavaScript,C#, CSSManaging domains and webmaster services for multiplewebsites.Custom development for e-commerce. Back-• end and front-end.Developing and Testing Big-commerce online stores.Implementing secure API integration for online stores and CMSs.Designing Web Service structures for Insurance brokers.Translating client requirements into highly speci  ed project briefsDeveloping and managing a number of CMSs (WordPress,Bigcommerce, Zen cart)Back-end security development for online gaming and gamblingsystems.Responsive web interface development.Being responsible for research in all development related requestsfrom clients.