http://www.ava.solutions/

C#, .NET, WPF, JavaScript, Angular, d3, JSON, Python Development of modelling technology for business analysis. Management of the User Experience division of the modelling department. Development of web-based mining management system. From 2014, the position has evolved into product management and dev team leader.

C#, OpenGL, MS-SQLWithin six months of employment, was offered senior developer position responsible for company’s software development. Development of software for open cast and underground mining, blending software for ore processing, three-dimensional (graphics intensive) visualization software, and related products in use across the world. Management of the Minesmart division within the Ukwazi Group. Responsibilities included: Developing the business unit into a self-sustaining, profitable business; Positioning the product according to the market; Managing the software development team; Liaising with the Canadian parent software company; Liaising with the directors of Ukwazi and external stakeholders; Software architecture; Managing the budget. Development of software supporting the highest selling mine design suite in the world. A focus on underground and openpit modules with 3D animations and integration with current mining methodology and assessment.

.NET, VB.NET, MS-SQLDevelopment of order processing software for BoE stock-brokers (to Johannesburg Stock Exchange), and of related systems, still in use today. Responsibilities included: Specification design; Coding: Implementation; Testing; Data conversion as well as documentation; System enhancements. Assisted in the analysis of new systems, applications and databases as well as their design. Designed, developed and enhanced back-end applications to satisfy specified and agreed user requirements in conformance with standards, time and cost parameters agreed for each project or request

VB6, .NET, C#, SQLFirst worked for Evergreen Solutions (Development of software for clients in Insurance industry, medical industry and food packaging) but my project for SIS led me to be employed by them when Evergreen Solutions closed. Development of commercial and domestic, short-term insurance management software. Implementation of software across VPN network across Gauteng, still in use today. Management of IT staff and development projects. Original developer of the Personal Lines (Domestic) Insurance System. Developing business opportunities. Visible face and manager of the Strategic Insurance Systems IT department. Evolution of the Commercial System. Cross-platform development incorporating different high-level languages and database paradigms. General IT support and maintenance. Managed the installation of a VPN solution to make the software systems available from anywhere in the world and ensuring immediate response for changes to the system.

Servicing, repair and installation of electron microscopes and related laboratory equipment across the world (Japan, Mauritius, Australia, Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, Malvinas, Cyprus, South Africa). Management of service staff and maintenance schedules.