About me

Leveraging 8+ years of experience as a full-stack web developer, I excel at crafting web applications, and I am dedicated to enhancing website performance, engagement, and reliability. I also have expertise in project and server management, along with UI and UX design.

What I Do

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    Web development

    I specialize in crafting websites, no matter how basic or advanced.

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    Web design

    I design easy-to-use, responsive websites tailored to your needs.

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    Server Management

    Let me handle the management of modern, fast and secure web servers.

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    Optimization

    I excel at enhancing plugins, improving page loading speeds and SEO.

Resume

Experience

  1. 2016 - Present

    Full-Stack Web Developer
    Platforms Manager

    ACGL
    - Designed and developed 6 websites and 3 apps, attracting over 150k registered users with 1m+ visits anually.
    - Engineered a tournament management system incorporating complex logic, gamification, loyalty points, API integrations, wallets, live chat, and more. Currently oversees 5k+ tournaments, 100k+ matches, and 40k+ teams.
    - Set up and managed 5 VPS instances and 2 baremetal servers with 99% uptime since 2022.
    - Directed projects involving Graphics, Video, Social and Competition teams that featured collaborations with brands such as Acer, BMW, Burger King, MTN, Radisson, Red Bull, and Xiaomi. Involved in over 100 projects.
    - I was the leader of a support team that responded to website and tournament support tickets.

  2. 2016 - 2018

    ICT Teacher

    Viljoen Primary School
    Piet Retief Primary School
    - I overhauled the school network of 60+ devices, modernized 30+ PCs with the latest OS and office software, built 10+ new Pcs, and installed 5 WIFI access points across school grounds.
    - Taught ICT classes for students in Grade R through to Grade 7, with a total of over 1500 students over 3 years. Covered fundamental computer skills and literacy, incorporating gamification techniques into the curriculum.

Skills

  1. Languages:

    PHP, Javascript, CSS, SQL, Python, C++, HTML.

  2. Technologies:

    MySQL, Azure, AWS, Git, Ansible, Composer, Wordpress, Drupal, VS Code.

  3. Proficiencies:

    Automation, Planning, Server Management, Teamwork, User Experiences, User Interfaces.

Education

  1. 2024

    Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
    Amazon AWS CloudPractitioner

    Cybrary

  2. 2019 — 2023

    B.Sc. Informatics

    University of South Africa

  3. 2011 — 2015

    National Senior Certificate

    Cillié High School

Awards

  1. 2018

    MTN App of the year

    Best Gaming Solution

  2. 2010

    FNB Leadership award

  3. 2008-2010

    Dr Viljoen Academic Scholarship