PHP & Rust Software Developer at Rocketseed Pty Ltd (2025-09 – 2025-12)
Led modernization work across customer-facing systems and platform architecture, with a focus on maintainability, deployment quality, and service separation.
- Re-engineered an in-house customer management platform from Drupal to Laravel 12, improving extensibility and long-term supportability.
- Architected a transition path from monolithic application patterns toward a service-oriented architecture.
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines for branch-based quality control and automated code validation.
- Supported PostgreSQL platform upgrades from version 14 to 17 and aligned application compatibility accordingly.
- Contributed Rust-based branding system components within a broader modernization initiative.
Software Developer (WordPress Developer) at IQ Business, outsourced to IMD Business School, Switzerland (2025-01 – 2025-08)
Delivered enterprise WordPress development and platform enhancement work for an international education institution.
- Built and maintained custom WordPress solutions for a large-scale educational web platform.
- Integrated REST APIs to support content, enrollment, and course-management related workflows.
- Improved platform performance, security posture, and maintainability across the web estate.
- Applied Azure DevOps and Git-based delivery practices within a distributed delivery model.
- Implemented unit, integration, and acceptance testing to strengthen release quality.
- Collaborated effectively with Swiss-based stakeholders and cross-cultural delivery teams.
Technical Business Analyst at Intercape Mainliner (2023-06 – 2024-03)
Bridged business operations and software delivery for one of South Africa's major intercity transport operators.
- Directed requirements analysis and technical planning for modernization and migration initiatives.
- Supported migration of a legacy PHP system to the CodeIgniter framework to improve structure and performance.
- Designed REST APIs and workflow improvements for booking, passenger, and operational management processes.
- Produced technical documentation, delivery artifacts, and test approaches covering unit and integration scenarios.
- Worked across PHP, MySQL, and Oracle-backed systems while aligning stakeholders around delivery priorities.
Web Developer at Netto Invest Pty Ltd (2023-01 – 2023-05)
Modernized financial applications and data flows in support of web-based investment and reporting capabilities.
- Redesigned and migrated legacy C# applications into Laravel- and Vue.js-based web platforms.
- Developed REST APIs and WebSocket-based integrations for real-time financial data handling.
- Created Python import tooling for market value ingestion from multiple financial providers.
- Built workflow automation for financial reporting and operational processes.
- Contributed to suspicious transaction analysis capabilities using AI-assisted pattern review concepts.
- Worked across Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, PHP, Laravel, Vue.js, Python, and C#.
Software Engineer at Prescient Financial Services (2020-03 – 2021-02)
Maintained internal financial reporting systems and engineered robust data movement processes for reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Supported an internal reporting platform using PHP, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
- Designed ETL and ELT processes for financial data preparation, transformation, and distribution.
- Automated extraction and report-generation workflows to reduce manual handling.
- Implemented REST-based integrations and data validation controls.
- Applied unit testing and data integrity practices within a regulated financial environment.
Software Engineer at Dealers Online (2018-05 – 2019-12)
Combined software engineering, DevOps, and business analysis responsibilities across dealer management platforms.
- Introduced DevOps practices and automated deployment workflows to improve release consistency.
- Designed REST APIs and WebSocket-enabled functionality for automotive inventory and dealer operations.
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement, planning sessions, and delivery coordination with external partners.
- Improved database performance and caching strategies across MySQL and PostgreSQL workloads.
- Delivered solutions using Yii, Vue.js, Node.js, and supporting infrastructure tooling.
Software Engineer & Team Leader at BaseBone PLC (2016-09 – 2018-04)
Led development planning and technical delivery while remaining hands-on in engineering and database design.
- Led sprint planning, grooming, release preparation, and end-of-sprint delivery management.
- Produced technical documentation, testing approaches, and delivery coordination artifacts.
- Helped architect database and application solutions using PHP, MySQL, Angular, and Java EE.
- Supported internal e-commerce and Node.js-driven application initiatives.
- Strengthened engineering discipline through structured unit, integration, and acceptance testing practices.
Software Engineer at Discover Africa Group (2015-11 – 2016-08)
Supported web platform continuity and engineering team effectiveness for a travel-focused digital business.
- Maintained a corporate website and resolved application issues using PHP and MySQL.
- Contributed code support, review assistance, and problem-solving for peer developers.
- Established a broader testing approach spanning unit, integration, and acceptance testing.
- Worked with ExpressionEngine CMS and Git-based version control.
Business Analyst & IT Support Consultant at Kairos Computer Risk Management (2013-01 – 2015-08)
Delivered a blend of business analysis, software support, infrastructure administration, and solution design assistance.
- Performed Linux system administration across RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu, and Debian environments.
- Administered Apache and NGINX web infrastructure and supported application delivery needs.
- Contributed Java development work and agile project coordination using Asana.
- Supported UI/UX and wireframing activities using Adobe and prototyping tools.
- Improved team practices around Git version control and developer workflow adoption.
IT Support Specialist at Energy Africa Pty Ltd (acquired by Tullow Oil PLC) (1997-01 – 2009-03)
Built a strong technical foundation through enterprise infrastructure support, data handling, and operational continuity work.
- Supported Windows workstation environments, Microsoft Exchange, and enterprise productivity tooling.
- Provided specialist support for Schlumberger Petrel and ESRI GIS software used in the energy sector.
- Managed backup, disaster recovery, and data protection procedures for critical business information.
- Administered core network services including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.
- Handled asset lifecycle tracking, user enablement, and technical documentation.
