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Dedicated software engineer with expertise in Java and .NET systems, leveraging an academic background in Actuarial Science to design robust, scalable solutions.
Based in
Somerset West, SA
About
Software Engineer building enterprise solutions at the intersection of finance and technology.
Currently at Warp Development, building web applications and data solutions for diverse clients. I hold a degree in Actuarial Science from Stellenbosch University and bring a strong analytical foundation to every project.
Certified in AWS Cloud Practitioner, Agile Project Management, and Machine Learning with Python. Golden Key Honour Society lifetime member. Passionate about teamwork, continuous learning, and delivering clean, impactful solutions.
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Projects Delivered
Experience
The Data Company
Jun 2022 — Dec 2023
Discovery
Mar 2023 — Dec 2023
Gap Infrastructure Technologies (Subsidiary of GIC)
Dec 2023 — Mar 2025
WARP Development
Mar 2025 — PresentSkills
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Projects
OrderEazi
2025 — PresentCloud-based order and inventory management platform with order tracking, shipment management, reporting & analytics.
SecuriCode
2025Product authenticity verification — generates unique non-replicable codes, tracks scans to detect counterfeits.
SYNAQ / Zimbra
2025Email security platform with threat detection, domain attack prevention, and phishing monitoring via custom Zimlets.
SIO
2024 — 2025Tender and project management system for SA's construction sector — registrations, submissions, procurement, evaluations.
Discovery FNA
2023Financial Needs Analysis — client onboarding, automated financial assessments, dynamic recommendations for insurance and retirement.
LeaseTracker
2022 — 2023Lead developer. IFRS16-compliant financial system for asset management, financing, and document tracking.
Acumen
2022Claim capturing system for a UK-based company — full submission pipeline with data validation and audit trails.
MDU
2022Medico-legal complaints and claims management for the Medical Defence Union.
Credentials
BCom (Actuarial Science)
Stellenbosch University
2019 — 2021Specialised in actuarial science, financial mathematics, and statistical modelling. Foundation in analytical thinking and quantitative problem solving.
High School Diploma
Paul Roos Gimnasium
2014 — 2018One of South Africa's most prestigious boys' schools, founded in 1866. Strong academic and leadership foundation.
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Let's build
something great.
Open to new opportunities, collaborations, and interesting conversations.
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Somerset West, South Africa