
Timeline
About me
Technical Program Manager and Solutions Developer who can also cycle for miles without holding the handlebars, and love living in the most beautiful country in the world, South Africa.
Education

Codecademy
2023 -Full stack engineering full stack engineer
North-west university/noordwes-universiteit
2009 - 2012Bachelor of commerce - bcom international business/trade/commerce bachelor of commerce graduated with merits
Treehouse
2018 - 2019Front end developer front end development, html, css, javascript coding
Experience

Oslofjord convention center as
Dec 2008 - Dec 2009Intern
Lowiti multiservices pty ltd trading as horze
Jan 2010 - Sept 2020Founder and managing director
Shiloah tackshop
Aug 2012 - Feb 2019Company ownerAs part of Horze we also owned this shop.

Horse and style tackshop
Aug 2014 - Dec 2018Company owner
Everything equestrian magazine
Aug 2014 - Dec 2015Managing editor magazine
Horze south africa
May 2019 - Sept 2021Technical manager and lead web developerResponsible for identifying growth opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and create long-term value for the company. I was responsible for driving revenue, expanding market reach, and fostering relationships with clients, customers, and key stakeholders. Additionally, analyze market trends, assess competition, and develop strategies to position the company for sustained success and profitability online with e-commerce growth in Africa being the main focus.

Thoughtcastle
Sept 2020 - Jun 2021Website development managerResponsible for overseeing the creation, maintenance, and optimization of websites. Ensure the websites being developed meets both technical and user experience standards. Including project planning, resource allocation, and quality control to deliver a functional and visually appealing website that aligns with the organization's goals and objectives. Staying updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance the website's performance and functionality.

Basfour group of companies
Jun 2021 - May 2023Systems and compliance officerAssuring that the 11 companies have working HR systems and software as well as streamlining workflows to improve aspects of their work on boards and checking their compliance with laws and regulations.

Neohanna
Jun 2021 - May 2023Senior web developerI founded NeoHanna to help growing start-ups to get their first websites, and digitalsetups. With 35-40 impactful WordPress website launches for customers. I also workedin collaboration with a group of 11 companies in South Africa and over 5 companiesacross Africa to help with both compliance and legal resolving. My ability to identifyopportunities and drive efficiency has supported companies in Africa to becomecompliant and efficient, as well as assisted the 30+ customers to launch new websiteswhich can be viewed on my portfolio Show less

Better design
May 2023 - Sept 2023Technical programme managerLed a remote product developer team working for United Kingdom clients in definingand executing the product strategy for several mobile and web applications in UK,using kanban and agile management principles. I have a thorough understanding ofthe development process, market trends, competition, and user requirements, and I amskilled in translating these insights into successful products. I have a proven track recordof understanding what our customers need for their apps, and I am skilled in translatingthese needs into clear and concise requirements. I am also experienced in working withcross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time. I was retrenched fromthis position unfortunately. Show less

Hellofresh
Sept 2023 - Aug 2024Norwegian customer experience specialistAs a Norwegian Customer Experience Specialist, I excel in fostering strong clientconnections and ensuring satisfaction in a dynamic setting. Fluent in Norwegianand English, I navigate diverse channels to address customer inquiries with asolutions-focused approach. My role extends beyond immediate issue resolution,involving proactive identification of opportunities for enhanced customer experiences.I collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across the world while workingremotely, contributing insights from customer feedback analysis to drive continuousimprovement. My commitment lies in understanding client needs and navigatingcomplexities with finesse. Show less

Staffing group
Nov 2023 - Aug 2024Technical digital project managerResponsibilities- Coordinate best practice use of ClickUp in internal strategic planning, project management, Agile development (including integration)- Standardize internal UX, development and testing project documentation- Work with our Product Manager on project budgeting and financial management- Sourcing, training and monitoring additional Digital Project Managers working on specific project managers (including their standardised approach to projects and ClickUp)- Participate in and mentor particular UX and development teams Show less

Leverageit
Aug 2024 - nowSenior technical project manager
Licenses & Certifications

Bachelors degree in international trade and economics

Introduction to generative ai
Google cloud - minnesotaAug 2024- View certificate

Google foundations of project management
GoogleJun 2024
Languages
- enEnglish
- noNorwegian
- afAfrikaans
- frFrench
- geGerman
- daDanish
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