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Gauteng, South Africa

Pretoria Area, South Africa

Backend Developer Team Lead 06/2023 - Current • Oversaw the backend development team, reviewed code, facilitated training, removed blockers, and provided design guidance to ensure high-quality deliverables and team productivity. • Oversaw project architecture and reliability, achieving a 20% reduction in system errors through clean code architecture, monitoring, and proactive maintenance. • Designed, developed, and maintained backend systems supporting various online… Show more Backend Developer Team Lead 06/2023 - Current • Oversaw the backend development team, reviewed code, facilitated training, removed blockers, and provided design guidance to ensure high-quality deliverables and team productivity. • Oversaw project architecture and reliability, achieving a 20% reduction in system errors through clean code architecture, monitoring, and proactive maintenance. • Designed, developed, and maintained backend systems supporting various online platforms, utilizing Node.js with TypeScript microservices and Java backends. • Engineered scalable and reliable backend systems for Road Protect's license renewals and fine payment services, integrated with the FNB app and multiple other portals. • Implemented highly scalable serverless cloud functions, reducing infrastructure costs while maintaining high availability. • Integrated various external APIs, including payment providers and communication-related APIs, streamlining processes and enhancing functionality. • Leveraged message queues to decouple code and improve system scalability, significantly enhancing application performance. • Maintained legacy code and significantly reduced technical debt by 40%, enhancing codebase stability and maintainability. Show less

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

• Led technical development for key projects, GetDismissed.com and TicketBust.com, achieving a 25% increase in user engagement and up to a 1000% reduction in load times for search functionality and other efficiency improvements. • Managed client and product owner relationships, successfully delivering projects on time and within budget, leading to increased client satisfaction and retention. • Implemented substantial system upgrades, including complex functionalities such as a… Show more • Led technical development for key projects, GetDismissed.com and TicketBust.com, achieving a 25% increase in user engagement and up to a 1000% reduction in load times for search functionality and other efficiency improvements. • Managed client and product owner relationships, successfully delivering projects on time and within budget, leading to increased client satisfaction and retention. • Implemented substantial system upgrades, including complex functionalities such as a questionnaire matrix defense system and flexible, easily configurable automated email and text message systems. • Mentored a fellow developer by transferring essential technical knowledge, ensuring they were equipped to effectively advance the GetDismissed.com project. Show less

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

• Efficiently migrated large datasets into well-structured database schemas, ensuring data integrity, optimizing query performance, and improving overall data management. • Led the migration of GetDismissed.com and TicketBust.com projects from an unmaintainable PHP backend and frontend application to a robust and maintainable Java backend with Sencha Ext JS front ends, enhancing scalability and performance. • .Developed new functionalities, resolved critical bugs, and enhanced the… Show more • Efficiently migrated large datasets into well-structured database schemas, ensuring data integrity, optimizing query performance, and improving overall data management. • Led the migration of GetDismissed.com and TicketBust.com projects from an unmaintainable PHP backend and frontend application to a robust and maintainable Java backend with Sencha Ext JS front ends, enhancing scalability and performance. • .Developed new functionalities, resolved critical bugs, and enhanced the stability of the GetDismissed.com project, resulting in improved user experience and system reliability. Show less

Pretoria Area, South Africa

• Offered comprehensive consultation on data capture and reporting strategies for a market research company specializing in retail audits, enhancing their data accuracy and reporting efficiency. • Developed a mobile application for standardized data capture of market research information, streamlining the data collection process and improving data consistency. • Created websites for startup companies and provided strategic advice on leveraging these sites, including integration… Show more • Offered comprehensive consultation on data capture and reporting strategies for a market research company specializing in retail audits, enhancing their data accuracy and reporting efficiency. • Developed a mobile application for standardized data capture of market research information, streamlining the data collection process and improving data consistency. • Created websites for startup companies and provided strategic advice on leveraging these sites, including integration with social media, to maximize online presence and engagement. Show less

Pretoria Area, South Africa

• Developed and implemented stock control, project management, and purchasing systems decreasing theft significantly. • Introduced job cards and built a comprehensive costing system that improved our accuracy when charging clients by 20%. • Upgraded software technology and ensured efficient factory operations and on time purchasing. • Monitored stock levels and managed incoming vehicle projects in a maintainable application, reducing confusion and allowing the factory to… Show more • Developed and implemented stock control, project management, and purchasing systems decreasing theft significantly. • Introduced job cards and built a comprehensive costing system that improved our accuracy when charging clients by 20%. • Upgraded software technology and ensured efficient factory operations and on time purchasing. • Monitored stock levels and managed incoming vehicle projects in a maintainable application, reducing confusion and allowing the factory to run smoothly and increasing customer satisfaction. • Provided staff leadership and provided accurate data to accommodate staff evaluations. Show less

Advanced Diploma In Web Development, Web Development, 95%

Achieved an Advanced Diploma in Web Development from Shaw Academy, an online certification course that provided comprehensive training.

Java Se 8 Programmer 1, Computer Software Engineering, 72%

Obtained the Java SE 8 Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) certification, which established a foundational understanding of Java programming.