Highlights:Starting, running and growing two successful software development companies. IT Squared (2004 - Current) mySME Technologies (2017 - Current) Assembling and managing a team of 12 dynamic and innovative staff members. Having designed developed, implemented and maintained large scale and unique software solutions for both the government, corporate and SME sector in Africa (A very challenging environment). Customers include: First National Bank (The second largest bank in South Africa) Absa Africa (The second largest bank in Africa) African Development Bank National Empowerment Fund (South African Government) Industrial Development Corporation (South African Government) Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (South African Government) Nelson Mandela Foundation

Skills:Leadership, Process and Procedures, Customer Management, Software Design, Software Architecture, Linux Servers, Project Management, Innovation, Communication, UX Design, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, Team Management, Amazon Web Services, Google Ads, Culture Building, Multitasking, Product Management, Budgeting and Costing, Software Implementation, Presenting and Training

Goal:Short Term Goals: To find a job in the USA where I can use my skills and talents to create massive value for both my employer and myself. To be part of a passionate, fast-paced and innovative team surrounded by like-minded people. To constantly grow my knowledge and skillset and rise through the ranks. Long Term Goals: To be an integral part of the executive team. To make an impact in the lives of those around me. To achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Chief Executive Officer 03/2017 - current
mySME Technologies, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa
Industry: Software Development
Job roles and responsibilities: Develop and implement business vision and strategy Identify and exploit business opportunities Implement processes and procedures Identify and negotiate with customers, suppliers, partners and investors Create and implement budgets Recruit and manage staff Implement and maintain IT infrastructure Software design and development Project management
Notable projects which I led: Designed developed, implemented and maintained mySME Tools which is supported by ABSA Africa (Second largest bank in Africa) and launched in 8 African countries--
Chief Executive Officer 03/2004 - current
IT Squared, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa
Industry: Software Development
Job roles and responsibilities: Develop and implement business vision and strategy Identify and exploit business opportunities Implement processes and procedures Identify and negotiate with customers, suppliers, partners and investors Create and implement budgets Recruit and manage staff Implement and maintain IT infrastructure Software design and development Project management
Notable projects which I led: Designed, developed, implemented and maintained the Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (South African Government) Customer portal which serviced 35 000 SME customers from 2005-2020 Designed developed, implemented and maintained the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) (South African Government) Online Business Planner Tool which had 20 000 users (2007-2017) Designed, developed, implemented and maintained the First National Bank Business Planner which had 20 000 users from 2004-2008 Designed, developed, implemented and maintained the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) (South African Government) online application tool from 2013-2014 Designed, developed, implemented and maintained the African Development Bank (AFDB) Food Cuisine online platform from (2016-2017) Managed all domain infrastructure for the Nelson Mandela Foundation since 2007--

University of Johannesburg 01/2001 - 11/2009
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Computer Science, Information Technology
Minor:Calculus, Algebra, Discreet Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Business Management
I started my degree in 2001 and opened my own fintech company in my third year which grew into a successful business. I placed my studies on hold in order to focus on my business and went back to finish my degree at a later stage in 2009.

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