Senior Software Architect & Full Stack Engineer | Specialized in Cloud-Native & Mobile Solutions

12/2020 – 12/2021

Focused on the modernization of both Android and iOS applications and backend services for a premium automotive brand. Comprehensively revamped the entire app software architecture while integrating new functionalities, targeting enhanced performance, scalability, and user experience throughout the app lifecycle from design to deployment.

Key Contributions:

- Engineered innovative user interfaces on iOS and Android, ensuring alignment with the high standards of luxury and cutting-edge technology synonymous with top-tier automotive brands.
- Developed and optimized robust backend microservices, enhancing app performance and scalability to meet high customer and market demands.
- Collaborated effectively within a cross-functional team to meet stringent deadlines and deliver high-quality applications.

Key Technologies Used: Android, iOS (Swift), Kotlin, Backend Microservices, Postgres, Kubernetes,

Software Quality, Software Architecture, Application Packaging

8/2020 – 12/2020

Engaged with Strabag for the ITC - IRIS Core project, where my role involved designing and developing a framework to integrate internal systems with various external cloud storage providers. The initiative aimed at streamlining data flow and storage solutions to support business operations effectively.

Key Contributions:
- Led the design and development of an integration module to connect internal systems with multiple external cloud services, simplifying data logistics.
- Implemented solutions using Java and Spring Boot, focusing on scalability and ease of maintenance.

Key Technologies Used: Java, Spring Boot

Software Architecture

11/2019 – 5/2020

Served as a backend developer on Takealot's Checkout Team, South Africa's largest online retailer. During my tenure, I was responsible for the refactoring of the wishlist backend, enhancing both its functionality and performance, while also contributing to the checkout process, order fulfilment, and creation systems.

Key Contributions:
- Played a key role in a major refactor of the wishlist backend, significantly increasing detail visibility and service reliability.
- Improved the speed of the wishlist service, leading to a better customer experience and heightened site performance.
- Ensured seamless backend operations by working with Kubernetes and GCP for deployment processes.

Key Technologies Used: Python 3, Pyramid, Kubernetes

Software engineering / -technik

6/2016 – 9/2019

As a full stack developer at a leading agency specializing in online marketing, publications, and web development, I crafted mobile applications that catered to a diverse clientele, employing Xamarin, Go, Python, C#, and MySQL. My tenure included the involvement in innovative projects centered around Bitcoin.

Key Contributions:
- Developed cross-platform mobile applications using Xamarin, ensuring seamless functionality across various devices.
- Utilized a broad tech stack, including Go, Python, C#, and MySQL, to deliver robust and scalable web solutions.
- Engaged in pioneering Bitcoin-related projects, contributing to the agency's position at the forefront of emerging technologies.

Key Technologies Used: Xamarin, Go, Python, C#, Bitcoin

Software Architecture, Software Quality, Softwareanforderungsanalyse, Softwareentwicklung (allg.)

1/2014 – 5/2016

Als Solutions Architect bei Orbis Software SA in Johannesburg, Südafrika, spielte ich eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Verteilung und Implementierung automatisierter Geschäftsprozesslösungen unter Verwendung der von Orbis Software in Großbritannien entwickelten TaskCentre-Technologie.

Wesentliche Beiträge:
- Entwickelte komplexe automatisierte Geschäftsprozesse und passte Lösungen an, um die betriebliche Effizienz über die gesamte Kundschaft hinweg zu steigern.
- Unterstützte Verkaufsbemühungen, indem ich bei der Demonstration von Prozessen half und so zum erfolgreichen Abschluss von Geschäften beitrug.
- Bietete Fachwissen in TaskCentre, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Server sowie ERP- & CRM-Systemen, insbesondere Sage & SAP.

Hauptsächlich verwendete Technologien: TaskCentre, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Server, ERPs, CRMs, Sage ERP & CRM, SAP ERP & CRM.

Software Architecture