Experience
Qirvo – Remote
June 2025 – Present
Founder
• Started Qirvo, an AI-powered command platform that connects apps, devices, and workflows. • Designed and built a plugin marketplace (free and paid) so outside developers can create and publish plugins using the Qirvo SDK. • Built the Echo CLI, a developer tool with AI automation, memory, and task tracking, and GitHub integration. • Added AI Dev Agent features such as Telegram and email notifications. • Set up a monorepo with multiple services and layered memory in MongoDB to keep the AI agents' context. • Launched the qirvo.ai website and app with full branding, policies, and investor pitch deck. • Ran the go-to-market push: beta testing, social campaigns, LinkedIn outreach, and open-source drives.
SmartTask – Remote
December 2021 – Present
Software Developer
• Upgraded Xamarin Forms solution to .NET MAUI, enabling Android/iOS releases on the latest OS versions. • Led UI modernization with refreshed design and improved user experience. • Delivered critical platform upgrades, allowing new deployments after legacy system stagnation. • Development of a new native application, Sentinel, using Jetpack Compose and Kotlin that integrated deep learning using Microsoft’s Cognitive Services (Facial Recognition). • Implementation of NFC, Facial Recognition, and QR Code scanning throughout multiple applications.
Thinkology – Remote
October 2021 – November 2021
Software Developer (Contract)
• Took over the development of a mobile application project for a beauty industry client (IIAA). • Implemented NFC features, refactored to MVVM, and resolved performance bottlenecks. • Improved UI responsiveness by implementing better asynchronous patterns, eliminating frequent hangs/crashes.
AZ Consulting – Remote
March 2021 – April 2022
Senior Software Developer (Contract)
• Conducted architectural reviews and solution upgrades in Xamarin Forms for UK & South African clients. • Produced expert technical reports and participated in candidate technical interviews.
Payment Bee Inc. – Remote
August 2021 – June 2025
Founder
• Built a Fintech application for payment orchestration. • UI Design and implementation using Flutter. • The application was also intended to provide waitstaff with a platform for receiving gratuity payments in the restaurant industry. • Leading expansion toward a global FinTech gateway with blockchain integration (Go, Python, Solidity, Web3).
Bumblebee Cape Town – Remote
October 2019 – September 2021
Senior Software Developer
• Team Lead for cloud-based insurance solution (C#, .NET Core, Angular, Azure). • Designed & implemented Azure DevOps pipelines with YAML. • Led the upgrade of MobeeWash (mobile car wash booking system) in the Ionic framework. • Served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for architecture patterns and modernization strategies.
iOCO – Cape Town, South Africa
April 2019 – October 2019
Senior Software Developer (Contract)
• Led development of Sanlam mobile app (PWA deployed to Android/iOS via Capacitor). • Delivered first enterprise mobile app for division within two sprints. • Designed responsive hybrid/mobile solutions with scalable architecture.
Career Development
January 2018 – March 2019
Career Break
• Took planned time off to start an events business and upskill in Angular, .NET Core and cloud tech.
FedEx – Johannesburg, South Africa
June 2010 – March 2018
Mobile Software Architect / Senior Application Developer
• IT Lead for Mobility & Customs Clearance (Southern Africa). • Migrated legacy customs clearance to SaaS cloud solution. • Developed & launched courier mobile application adopted nationally. • Improved data transfer speeds by 200% through client/server architecture upgrade. • Directed vendor project to port legacy mobile app from Windows Mobile to Xamarin.