Robin Evason

Technology leader and Full-Stack Web Developer with over 15 years of experience. Proven ability to engineer and manage complex software solutions and infrastructure stacks, including AWS and Linux environments. Leveraging AI tooling to amplify output and delivery.

Head of Technology at Mettis Interactive Services (2009-10 – Present)

• Orchestrated comprehensive technology strategy and policy development
• Served as a key member of the Management Committee, driving strategic decisions
• Engineered and managed the full technical life-cycle of the business's core revenue generating products, including Metiorhub () and iTax ()
• Developed software solutions utilising PHP, SQL, Java, JavaScript, jQuery, NodeJS, with IDE support from Cursor AI
• Managed infrastructure stack comprising AWS S3 + EC2 + VPC, Windows Server, SQL Server, Linux, and Apache
• Implemented robust information security measures, including firewall configuration (AWS Security Groups), Web Application Firewall setup (Apache ModSecurity), log analysis, and custom application logging for security monitoring
• Conducted monthly internal vulnerability scans using Owasp ZAP, NMAP, Amazon Inspector, and OpenSCAP OVAL, and facilitated annual external penetration tests
• Leveraged AWS SageMaker for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning initiatives

Web Developer at Fontera (2006-12 – 2009-09)

• Developed full-stack web applications utilising the LAMP stack, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS

Web Developer at Clickthinking (2004-07 – 2006-11)

• Executed full-stack web development tasks using ASP, MsSQL, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS on Windows Server, IIS, Linux, and Apache environments

Contractor at Caltex Oil SA (Chevron) (2002-04 – 2004-06)

• Provided maintenance and support for the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) system

IT Engineer Diploma – CTI - Computer Training Institute (2001-01 – 2001-12)

Matric Certificate – Camps Bay High School (1996 – 2000)