Nicanor – AWS, React, Next.js

An IoT Solution for Industrial and Process automation is used to monitor and manage critical environments, such as mining sites, high-temperature areas, etc.

• Created frontend and backend user management and analytics module.
• Ensured reliable communication between MQTT, Redis, backend, and database for consistent communication with on-site sensors.
• Mentored junior developers.
• Helped the tech lead in code reviews and engineering system design.

The product that unifies learners, teachers, partners, and schools in a collaborative digital environment, featuring an in-built community, resource library, event management, and a subscription-based membership system.

• Architected WordPress public website with custom React/Node.js authenticated hub application.
• Integrated Salesforce CRM for partner and school relationship management.
• Built Facebook integration for social sharing and authentication.
• Developed subscription payment system for membership tiers.
• Created a role-based dashboard system for teachers, learners, and partners.
• Implemented curriculum-aligned resources library across 8 sustainability focus areas.
• Built events and a teacher training module for professional development workshops.

A PWA for the company's subscription-based solar power solution in South Africa. The app manages the entire customer journey from lead generation and conversion to power consumption monitoring and monthly payment processing, addressing unreliable electricity and high costs affecting millions

• Led a platform integration for power monitoring, reverse-engineering undocumented APIs to establish stable data flow and real-time energy analytics.
• Designed and developed frontend UI with intuitive user flow, implementing Apollo GraphQL integration for efficient data retrieval and manipulation.
• Integrated multiple third-party services: Stripe for payments, QuickBase CRM, Experian credit scoring, DocuSign for contracts, and What3words for address conversion.
• Optimized user flow through active participation in discussions and user testing, resulting in increased lead conversion and reduced customer churn.

A proprietary Lottery Operational Management System for South Africa's National Lottery operator. Solution created to replace expensive third-party integrations (Sage, FieldMetrix), enabling lottery management across multiple African jurisdictions, including Botswana.

• Led technical frontend development, overseeing creation of user-friendly interface supporting multiple users, diverse lottery systems, and various countries.
• Provided architectural design expertise and coding leadership, guiding development team throughout project lifecycle.
• Successfully replaced 3rd party integrations, eliminating licensing and support constraints while reducing operational costs.
• Ensured smooth transition from existing integrations, addressing specific regulatory and operational challenges in each jurisdiction.