Software Architect & Team Lead with experience leading full-stack development of enterprise financial planning platforms used by thousands of advisors. Currently architecting and delivering scalable solutions for ABN AMRO within a distributed international team (South Africa, Netherlands, India). Specialising in React (TypeScript), Redux Toolkit, .NET Core, MongoDB, and Azure, I drive architectural decisions, lead cross-functional collaboration, mentor developers, and ensure high code quality through reviews, testing, and best practices. Promoted from Senior Software Developer after improving project structure, delivery processes, and technical standards, resulting in enhanced team efficiency and client satisfaction.

Senior Software Engineer & Team Lead responsible for modernising and scaling a MEAN-stack platform while leading a cross-functional development team. Drove major performance improvements by restructuring MongoDB models, optimising indexes, implementing dynamic aggregations, separating Node APIs, and introducing AWS ElastiCache (Memcached) clusters, reducing first-page load times from ~10 seconds to under 1 second. Designed and implemented a CI/CD pipeline with CDN asset distribution to improve deployment efficiency and application performance. Led development of a mobile application for Manchester City Football Academy. The app was built using Expo and React Native for iOS and Android. As Team Lead, mentored developers, enforced coding standards, managed branching and releases, facilitated Scrum ceremonies, collaborated with product stakeholders, and removed blockers to maintain strong team velocity. Tech Stack: JavaScript, AngularJS, React, React Native (Expo), Node.js, Express, MongoDB, AWS (ECS, Docker, ElastiCache), Azure DevOps.

Senior Front-End Developer (Promoted from Junior → Software Developer → Senior). Contributed over 5 years of progressive leadership and full-stack development experience. Architected and developed a scalable supply chain visibility platform enabling companies to gain real-time insights across complex global operations (MeteorJS, Node.js, MongoDB, Azure). Built reusable web components, optimised applications for high-load data processing, and mentored developers while enforcing coding standards and best practices. Previously led the rebuild of legacy .NET web applications using a modern AngularJS front end with C#/.NET and WCF services, hosted in Azure. Played a key role in transitioning the team from waterfall to Scrum methodology, introducing structured sprints and improving delivery cadence. Started as a Junior Developer building and extending .NET applications, writing SQL stored procedures, collaborating with Business Analysts, and prototyping internal AngularJS applications. Core Strengths: Scalable architecture, front-end engineering, Agile transformation, technical leadership, mentorship, and enterprise application modernisation.

Assistant Accountant Built a strong financial and operational foundation through 5+ years in accounting and bookkeeping roles across South Africa and the United Kingdom. Managed a portfolio of 150+ limited liability companies, ensuring statutory compliance, accurate financial reporting, and adherence to regulatory deadlines. Prepared financial statements, VAT returns, cessation accounts, interim trading profit reports, and documentation for specialised requirements such as visa applications. Acted as a primary client liaison, maintaining strong professional relationships, improving documentation processes, and ensuring timely submission of records. Implemented workflow improvements, enhanced reporting structures in Excel and Microsoft CRM, and contributed to onboarding and training new team members. Core Strengths: Financial reporting, statutory compliance, VAT returns, process optimisation, client relationship management, management reporting, and operational efficiency.

Graphical User interfaces and Visual studio, Looping and arrays, Advanced methods and concepts, Exception handling, Using classes and objects, Inheritance, Event handling, Files and streams, LinQ to SQL.

Object oriented development and design for multiple classes, Structure and Hierarchy charts, Developing algorithms, Selection and repetition, Array processing, Modularisation, Algorithms for common business problems, Module communication, Cohesion and coupling.

Sound (Theory and Practical), Electronics, Music theory, Audio and Video Editing, Business communication, Broadcast Journalism, Media Law, Small Business Management.

Subjects: English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Science, Technical Drawing, Electrical.