Jono Steyn

Experience

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  Redbrick Online

  Aug 2014 - May 2017

  Web Designer / Developer

  Redbrick Online specialised in creating web-based business solutions tailored for the South African market. They excelled in designing, developing, and hosting websites for a diverse range of clients.• As part of my role, I conducted in-depth analysis of clients' businesses to accurately portray their brand identity. I undertook the design, development, and assumed the role of Webmaster for their websites, ensuring continuous maintenance and optimisation.

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  First Technology

  May 2017 - Feb 2018

  Software Developer

  First Technology comprises a group of companies specializing in IT products and value-added services aligned with business processes and environments. Below are some of my key contributions:• I was outsourced to PFK Electronics, a leader in vehicle tracking units, where I developed a dashboard for data abstraction and client analysis.• I contributed to an in-house application tracking employee spending at First Technology's eatery and bar.• I fulfilled consulting and technical roles, delivering tailored business solutions and staying current with technology trends. Show less

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  Self-employed

  Feb 2018 - Sept 2018

  Freelance Developer

  While visiting family and traveling around New Zealand, I built a few small business websites on the side.

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  Samewave

  Sept 2018 - Jul 2019

  Frontend Engineer

  Samewave provides a comprehensive platform facilitating team collaboration, task management, and goal tracking. Below are notable contributions I made to the organization:• Developed front-end and back-end components crucial to enhancing the functionality and usability of the Samewave application.• Played a key role in technical planning, ensuring the effective delivery of application features and enhancements.• Led the implementation and management of automated testing, maintenance, and bug resolution processes, ensuring high software quality and reliability.• Actively participated in strategic development meetings, contributing to project scheduling and overarching development strategies to align with organizational goals. Show less

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  Sweet Apps

  Jul 2019 - Nov 2022

  Lead Software Engineer

  Sweet Apps is a distinguished software development company specialising in SaaS web applications. Their flagship product, Sweet Upsell, a Shopify app, strategically enhances sales and revenue by offering discounted upsell products and guiding customers through the sales funnel. Below are key contributions I've made to the company:• Implemented industry-standard practices such as agile methodology and established an organisational GitHub profile to efficiently manage outsourced developers and repository permissions.• Supervised a small team of three developers, including a part-time outsourced developer, providing comprehensive coaching and mentorship.• Facilitated story mapping, sprint planning, and conducted daily stand-ups to ensure streamlined project execution.• Integrated Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) into our projects and orchestrated environments and DevOps workflows through GitHub Workflow.• Designed system architectures and spearheaded development utilising Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, and Firebase. Show less

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  Network for Learning (N4L)

  Nov 2022 - now

  Senior Software Engineer

  Network for Learning (N4L) specializes in delivering secure and dependable internet connectivity, digital resources, and tailored services designed to support digital learning initiatives across New Zealand schools. In my capacity as Tech Lead for their client-facing web application, MyN4L, I made significant contributions to the organization, including:• Development of the 'Account Settings' module, which facilitated role-based user permissions and access management within the MyN4L platform for individual schools.• Implementation of frontend integration for the 'Online Activity' module, providing detailed network metadata of users accessing school Wi-Fi networks.• Collaboration in the development of components within the 'Email Protection' module, integrating with Proofpoint to manage quarantined emails and enhance email security for schools. Show less