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Johannesburg, South Africa
Passionate Developer with hands-on experience in Full Stack development, specializing in the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) stack. Completed coursework in Informatics at the University of Cape Town. Completed the AWS re/Start program, gaining foundational knowledge in cloud computing, security, networking, and AWS services like EC2, S3, and Lambda. Skilled in JavaScript, Java, Python, and SQL, currently gaining practical experience through an internship at Compuways. Committed to leveraging diverse skills and a passion for learning to excel in the tech field.
- Java
- Spring Boot
- Spring Framework
- Full-Stack Development
- Front-End Development
- Back-End Development
- MERN Stack
- React
- Node.js
- ExpressJS
- JavaScript
- C#
- Spring MVC
Cape Town, South Africa
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- Web Development
- Full-Stack Development
- JavaScript
- React
- Node.js
- API Integration
- PHP
- HTML5
- Web Application
- Python
- Web Design
- API
- CSS
- Ecommerce Website Development
- Amazon Web Services
- WordPress
- Shopify
- Next.js
- SaaS Development
- Front-End Development
Roodepoort, South Africa
Your social media should not feel like constant guesswork. It should have a clear plan behind it, content that makes sense for your brand, and a strategy that supports where you want your business to go. I help businesses grow their organic social media presence through content strategy, strong planning, and consistent social media management. Every piece of content should have a purpose, whether that is building awareness, strengthening trust, encouraging engagement, or helping your brand stay visible in a way that feels aligned. Hereโs how I can support your brand: โข Organic social media strategy and content planning โข Content creation โข Posts, carousels, Reels, Stories, and short-form videos โข Content scheduling and organisation โข Engagement and community management โข Monthly performance reporting Tools I use: Canva Pro, CapCut Pro, Meta Business Suite, Metricool, Trello, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Drive. If youโre looking for a social media manager who can bring clearer direction, better structure, and a strategy-first approach to your organic content, Iโd love to support your business. Social Media Manager, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing Strategy, Content Strategy, Social Media Content, Social Media Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Organic Social Media Growth, Organic Traffic Growth, Instagram Marketing, Facebook Marketing, Social Media Audit, Social Media Content Scheduling, Engagement and Community Management, Caption Writing, Hashtag Research, Social Media Graphic Design, Social Media Design, Social Media Graphics, Social Media Carousel Design, Short-Form Video Editing, Social Media Video Editing, Canva Designer, CapCut Editor
- Social Media Marketing Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Social Media Marketing Plan
- Social Media Management
- Social Media Content Creation
- Social Media Engagement
- Social Media Account Setup
- Social Media Content
- Social Media Strategy
- Social Media Graphic
- Social Media Optimization
- Social Media Copy
- Social Media Design
- Canva
- CapCut
- Instagram Post
- Instagram Reels
- Facebook Post
- Social Media Carousel
- Video Editing
Sandton, South Africa
With 14 years of experience in software engineering, I have honed my expertise in developing robust, scalable applications, initially focusing on Java, and more recently embracing Go as my primary programming language. I also have significant experience with C and NodeJS, allowing me to tackle complex backend challenges with ease. My passion for Go stems from its simplicity, efficiency, and the delightful developer experience it offers. Throughout my career, I have worked with a diverse range of technologies, which has allowed me to adapt to various project requirements seamlessly. I am particularly proficient in using Postgres, but I am also experienced with a wide array of relational and NoSQL databases. I have had the privilege of contributing to both large corporations and innovative startups, where I've often written the very first line of code, transforming visionary ideas into functional software solutions. My extensive background in both structured environments and fast-paced startups equips me to handle projects of any scale with agility and precision. Whether you need a seasoned developer to build from scratch or to enhance existing systems, I am committed to delivering high-quality, efficient solutions that align with your goals. Thank you for considering my profile. I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate and bring your ideas to life.
- Java
- Spring Boot
- Spring Framework
- PostgreSQL
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Oracle Database
- MySQL
- JavaScript
- Python
- Firebase Cloud Firestore
- React
- Angular
- TypeScript
- Firebase
Randburg, South Africa
A developer, with extensive system administration and leadership experience, I build, analyse, and improve systems and have managed several diverse teams. I am able to work efficiently within teams, or as a team leader. Most of my experience has been on leading teams in smaller enterprises with high pressure on reducing operational costs. I have a keen spirit, am curious and have a massive thirst for knowledge. I am active in many aspects of my employerโs business, and not afraid to make constructive suggestions. I am able to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly. I love problem solving, and am able to invent, select and implement the best solutions, within the necessary criteria. Every decision I make has the businessโ and customerโs needs in mind. I lead from the front, but support from the rear. Security and cost are ever present requirements in the systems I build and design. Career highlights: * Lead a project to reduce new customer onboarding cost by a third.. * Designed and built a scalable, highly available microservices-based backend. * Assembled a team of world-class engineers, developers and researchers. * Implemented software development methodologies and development best practices many times. * Created an environment of productivity and efficiency to migrate from a cowboy culture. * Built tools for and imparted knowledge to Operations to allow them to discover and resolve issues themselves. Built tools for non-technical administration. * Launched products to industry, involving customers in all aspects of the development process. * Built a CI/CD pipeline for mobile and backend development, to alleviate load and some responsibility on developers, and improve their productivity. * Built an API and associated web-based console for self-service usage.
- Java
- Spring Framework
- Linux System Administration
- API Development
- Cloud Computing
- Solution Architecture
- Spring Cloud
- DevOps
- High Availability and Disaster Recovery
- C
- C++
Wilderness, South Africa
Passionate problem solver with Masters Degree in Data Science. Competent in Python, R and SAS in order to solve business problems with in-depth statistical knowledge. Experienced in different model building techniques: Time Series, Regression, Decision Trees, Neural Networks, etc. I enjoy building chatbots with the Rasa framework, deep learning models with PyTorch and using Regex for powerful data manipulation.
- Chatbot
- Deep Learning
- Python
- R
- SAS
- Natural Language Processing
- OpenCV
- Machine Learning
- SQL
- Statistics
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