I build software platforms that balance long-term architecture with short-term momentum. This page captures the experiences, principles, and skills that guide how I partner with teams around the world.

01. About me

I am a Senior Software Developer with more than ten years of experience building high-impact products for fintech innovators, national media houses, and location-aware retail platforms. My career began on the hardware side of access control before expanding into full-stack product delivery, giving me a uniquely end-to-end perspective on how systems behave in the real world. Today I split my focus between greenfield architecture, enterprise-scale refactors, and hands-on mentoring that grows confident, autonomous engineering teams.

Whether I am leading a React Native migration for millions of daily readers or prototyping an intelligent commerce experience, my approach is grounded in curiosity and disciplined execution. I listen deeply to business goals, use data to frame technical decisions, and thrive on translating ambiguity into a roadmap the entire team can rally around. That mindset has helped me deliver consistently in remote, globally distributed environments and keeps me motivated to tackle the next complex challenge.

I am based in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, and collaborate comfortably across time zones. Operating as a trusted partner rather than a contractor, I build long-lasting relationships with product and business stakeholders who appreciate pragmatic solutions, clear communication, and the ability to ship polished software quickly.

02. Interests and Hobbies

Outside of client work I stay sharp by contributing to open-source tooling, experimenting with design systems, and producing concept pieces in Adobe Illustrator and After Effects. When I need a different creative outlet, I move into 3D modelling with Fusion 360 or explore rapid hardware prototyping to bridge digital products with physical experiences. I am also an advocate for South Africa’s growing tech community—mentoring emerging developers, sharing knowledge at meetups, and supporting inclusive training initiatives that open doors for the next wave of engineers.

03. Framework Preferences

My technical toolkit spans modern web and mobile stacks, but I am particularly at home in JavaScript and TypeScript ecosystems. React Native remains my go-to for performance-sensitive cross-platform work, while React, Node.js, and Laravel power many of the full-stack systems I architect. I blend that with Python for automation and data-driven insights, Objective-C and Swift when I need native depth, and a disciplined CI/CD practice that keeps teams shipping with confidence.