As a Software Architect with a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence, I leverage my two decades of .NET expertise to deliver innovative and user-centric AI-powered solutions for the health-tech sector. I lead cross-functional teams in the design, development, and deployment of applications that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making through AI integration, leveraging agile methodologies and best practices.
I am passionate about AI and front-end development, creating interfaces that seamlessly blend aesthetics with functionality while incorporating cutting-edge AI capabilities. I am skilled in Semantic Kernel, developing RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) applications, and creating AI Agents. My expertise extends to various aspects of AI, including generative AI, natural language processing, and AI ethics.
With a background in Information Systems from the University of Cape Town, I combine my foundational skills in C# and OOP with advanced AI techniques. I am always eager to explore new AI technologies and identify pragmatic applications that elevate user experiences and drive innovation in the workplace.
I value effective communication and foster a collaborative environment where ideas flourish, particularly in the rapidly evolving field of AI. Let's connect and discover the boundless possibilities that lie at the intersection of technology, AI, and innovation.
Doctorly, Berlin, Germany | 1 Feb 2024 – Present
A German based health-tech startup, which is disrupting the state of doctor practice software in Germany.
As a back-end software architect, I've tackled several technical challenges faced by our back-end engineers, established habits and best practices for maintaining our existing codebase, and planned for the future evolution of our back-end systems in a multi-tenant environment.
FinChoice, Cape Town, South Africa | 1 June 2018 – 31 Jan 2024
A leading FinTech company in the South African market, that offer a range of financial products to help consumers when they need it most.
Orchestrated the management of company's digital platforms, driving exponential growth from 200k to over 3 million monthly session users in less than 2 years; utilized Domain Driven Design and Test Driven Development approaches, successfully optimizing system average response time from 12 seconds to 4.7 seconds per pageview, enhancing user experience and engagement.
CareWorks HIV Management, Cape Town, South Africa | 1 March 2011 – 31 May 2018
Provides healthcare services including comprehensive chronic disease management, onsite health risk assessments and screening, as well as training.
Designed and developed the entire customer management system from the ground up. Taking it from excel sheets to ASP.NET MVC in 12 months, which allowed the company to grow it's throughput at testing sites. The system enabled a growth of 300%+ the number of clients in the first calendar year, which had an enormous impact on companies profit. All this while reducing the operating labour and management costs.
Telkom SA, DVT, Medscheme, Cape Town, South Africa | 1 May 2001 – 28 Feb 2011
Design, build and maintain various systems to support different business functions.
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