Grant S.

Grant S.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Staff Software Engineer

  • Education

    • Cryptocurrency certification consortium

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      Certified Bitcoin Professional

      Certificate: 39a126

    • University of the Witwatersrand

      2013 - 2015
      Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Information engineering

      Activities and Societies: British Humour Society

    • Cryptocurrency certification consortium

      2017 - 2017
      Certified Bitcoin Professional
    • Self study

      2011 - 2011
      MCPD Enterprise developer .Net WCF. WPF.
    • CTU Randburg

      2010 - 2010
      MCPD Winforms Microsoft Technology
    • King David High School

      1990 - 1994
      Matric English, Afrikaans, Maths, Science, Accounting, Additional Maths, Hebrew

      Activities and Societies: First Aid, Chess

    • University of the Witwatersrand

      2013 - 2015
      Master of Engineering (MEng) Computer Software Engineering
  • Experience

    • Tinderbox / Prism Transactive

      Jun 1999 - Nov 2001
      Web Developer

      • Database design. (MSSQL)• Database programming – triggers, stored procedures.• Web Application/Website CMS design (Database & Backend), integration and development.

    • Kitsch Design South Africa

      Feb 2002 - Jan 2006
      Web Developer

      • All development and technical responsibilities (only developer)• Windows 2000, SQL 2000 Server and IIS management• Database design. (MSSQL)• Database programming – triggers, stored procedures.• Flash and Action Script (CD presentations, Games and interactive websites )• Web Application/Website CMS design (Database & Backend), integration and development.

    • Great Stock & Stock Options

      Feb 2006 - May 2007
      Systems Developer

      • All development and technical responsibilities (I was the only developer)• Windows 2003, Windows 2000, SQL 2000 and 2005 Server and IIS ( version 4 –6 ) management• Database design. (MSSQL, MYSQL)• Database programming – triggers, views, stored procedures.• Web Application/Website CMS design (Database & Backend), integration and development for partners• Management and development of the existing intranet.• Web site management and maintenance• Building of the new DRM video site for stock options• Development of the financial system as well as the sales system (debtors, creditors, journals, crystal reporting and invoicing) Show less

    • Firewater Interactive

      Jun 2007 - May 2010
      Senior Web Developer

      • Development lead.• Development of a new Secure, C# SEO Friendly CMS utilising .NET C# (2.0) with SQL2005 and up.• Building of Custom components/DLLs/objects for reuse.• Standardising component and system development to adhere to strict standards.• Find new ways to increase front end and back end usability.• Development of a system checklist to make sure all projects comply to the standards.• Research, Development and application of new technologies.• Building of Custom Web Services as well as their consumption.• Utilisation of RSS in the .NET 3.5 Framework.• Maintenance of existing ASP and C# web systems.• Integration of designs to create a highly functional and user friendly experience whilst maintaining Search Engine Optimisation and design integrity.• Conversion of existing internal and external systems to .NET from classic ASP. Show less

    • Cyest Corporation

      Jun 2010 - May 2013
      Senior Software Engineer

      At Cyest I transitioned from a pure web development background into desktop applications. The platforms used included Winforms and WPF.The majority of my work function was centered around; liaising with Platinum and Gold based mining clients in order to design and develop bespoke analytical software for the scheduling of life-of-mine operations.

    • Clientele Limited

      Jun 2013 - Dec 2015
      Senior Developer ( Assistant Manager )

      As part of a dynamic team, I am responsible for assisting in establishing and standardising new architectural principles for migrating legacy systems as well as greenfield projects.Technologies include RESTFul Web APIs, AngularJS, Entity Framework, Messaging with in-process as well as distributed systems to name a few.As a senior member of the development teams I am also required to train and up-skill other less experienced members.

    • Wonga

      Feb 2016 - Dec 2018
      Principal Software Engineer
    • Trainline

      Dec 2018 - Nov 2021
      • Engineering Team Lead

        Oct 2019 - Nov 2021
      • Senior Software Developer

        Dec 2018 - Nov 2021
    • Moonpig

      Nov 2021 - Feb 2022
      Engineering Manager
    • Consensys

      Feb 2022 - now

      Linea

      • Staff Software Engineer

        Apr 2023 - now
      • Senior Software Engineer

        Feb 2022 - Apr 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Barista

      City & Guilds International
    • Spinning Instructor

      Cycle lab
    • IELTS Academic Test

      Cambridge English Language Assessment
      Nov 2015
    • Certified Ethereum Developer

      ConsenSys
      Dec 2020
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • IEC Observer

      Issued by Sharonlea School
      Sharonlea SchoolAssociated with Grant S.
    • Bootcamp Mentor

      Issued by ConsenSys Academy on Sept 2021
      ConsenSys AcademyAssociated with Grant S.