Resume

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This is boring, I know, but here you can see a dynamic summary of my professional milestones, what I studied and even the tech I love to build with.

Work exp.

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Where I've worked and what I did there.


Co-Founder @ Qudu


May 2024 - Present

As Co-Founder of Qudu, I seamlessly blended strategic vision and hands-on leadership. From crafting the company's operational backbone to spearheading marketing initiatives, I ensured Qudu's distinctive brand stood out. My knack for project management and sales strategy drove our growth, while my consulting expertise helped clients navigate the GenAI landscape with confidence.

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Engineering Lead @ Root


September 2022 - May 2024

As the Solutions Engineering Team Lead at Root, I was responsible for the seamless delivery of over 30+ insurance products worldwide. Balancing technical ingenuity with managerial acumen, I crafted robust solutions and led a talented ensemble of engineers. My role was a blend of mentor, strategist, and sales advocate, ensuring that our API-first insurance products set new industry standards while winning the hearts of clients.

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Solutions Engineer @ Root


March 2021 - September 2022

In my role as Solutions Engineer at Root, I was the architect of scalable, high-performance software that seamlessly bridged clients and our platform. My knack for designing API-ready products ensured smooth integrations and optimal functionality. Whether developing middleware solutions or collaborating across teams, I was the go-to expert for creating secure, robust systems that met our clients' every need.

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Software Engineer @ The Website Engineer


July 2019 - March 2021

Starting as an intern and growing into a full-fledged Software Engineer at The Website Engineer, I dove into the world of web development with gusto. Mastering a suite of technologies, I brought to life a variety of websites and e-commerce platforms. From sales pitches to backend operations, I wore many hats, ensuring high-traffic websites remained resilient and our clients stayed informed with detailed performance reports.

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Education

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What I studied, the things I've learnt.

University of Stellenbosch

B.Eng

Jan 2015 - Dec 2019, Stellenbosch

University of Stellenbosch

Obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial) degree from the University of Stellenbosch. Received cum laude for my final year dissertation.

Paul Roos Gymnasium

Matric (NSC)

Jan 2010 - Dec 2014, Stellenbosch

Paul Roos Gymnasium

Matriculated with full exemption and A-aggregate. Subjects were Maths, Afrikaans (FHL), English (FAL), Science, Biology and Accounting.

Go-to tech

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Because everyone has favourites.

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TypeScript

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NodeJS

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NextJS

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React

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Tailwind CSS

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AWS

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PostgreSQL

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MongoDB

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Git

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Python