Hi there! I’m a software developer with over three years of experience, including one year in a team lead role. My background is rooted in backend and full-stack development, but I’m especially drawn to work that has a clear, positive impact. I’m currently on a gap year, which has given me space to reflect on the kind of work I want to return to: thoughtful, people-centred, and purpose-driven.
know moreFeb 2024 - Dec 2024
Electrum Payments
Managed a team of seven software engineers/business analysts. Ensured that each person had sufficient work and was not facing any impediments. Managed the pipeline of work entering the team. Had fortnightly one-on-ones with each team member and triannual performance reviews. Managed team performance, tracked goals, and facilitated professional development. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver projects and ensure cohesion in all aspects of the SLDC. Assisted with recruitment and strategic planning.
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024
Electrum Payments
Backend Java software engineer responsible for developing and maintaining digital payments software. Leading diverse projects within the payments domain. Utilizing AWS for deploying and maintaining applications, leveraging services such as EC2, RDS, and S3. Experience in SaaS development. Engaging in client communication. Addressing and resolving issues in intricate systems within a live operational setting. Experience in dealing with microservices architecture and utilising containerization tools like Docker.
Jan 2021 - Feb 2021
Electrum Payments
Built a Java plugin for payment systems and was introduced to Maven, Swagger, SonarQube, Unit testing with Mockito, and Wireshark. Gained experience in team work in the industry, and learnt to use collaborative tools effectively such as Asana. Gained exposure to fintech systems and development lifecycle.
2021
University of Cape Town
2017
Westerford High School
