Matthew Koen

Experience

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  Penguin Tutoring Company

  Nov 2010 - Nov 2011

  Mathematics and Physics Tutor
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  Laser Cut Varios

  Jan 2012 - Feb 2012

  Laser Cutting Engineer

  Fabrication of engineering equipment by means of precision laser and high-pressure water jet cutting, as well as, digitally operated milling machines.

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  Singular Systems

  Feb 2012 - Feb 2014

  Senior Software Developer

  Lead full-stack developer and product owner of the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Dividends Withholding Tax (DWT) submission systems, utilized by major South African banking firms.

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  Investec

  Feb 2014 - Aug 2016

  Digitization and optimization of back-office settlement processes for transferring client portfolios from external brokers. Responsible for the development, testing, and maintenance of new and existing software solutions related to wealth investment and back-office administrative processes.

  • Senior Application Developer

    Apr 2016 - Aug 2016

  • Analyst Programmer

    Feb 2014 - Apr 2016
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  Self-Employed

  Oct 2016 - Jan 2017

  Contracting Senior Developer

  Lead front-end and integrations developer for an executive-funded startup; a fully configurable, API-driven data aggregator web application.

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  The Argus Group

  Jan 2017 - now

  Provided key strategic technology advice to the Chief Information Officer, guiding the development and execution of the company's major technology roadmap, as well as, aligning technology solutions with business goals, optimizing IT operations, and leading high-performing teams. Spearheaded the design and implementation of transformational business processes, leveraging cutting-edge workflow automation tools (Decisions), resulting in a minimum of 20% increase in operational efficiency and a reduction in operational cost. Show less

  • Technical Solutions Architect

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Technology Solutions Design Specialist

    Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

  • Senior Software Developer

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2020