05/25/2026 updated
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100 % availableApplication Development Manager | Senior IT Leader | Enterprise Architect | Cloud & DevOps Expert
Johannesburg, South Africa
Only remote
Master of Business Administration, Henley Business School, 2020About me
Technology leader with 19+ years in Enterprise Architecture, SaaS, Cloud, DevOps, AI, and Digital Transformation. Experienced in leading global teams, delivering scalable platforms, automation, integrations, and Agile project execution across healthcare, fintech, and logistics.
Scrum MasterSAP CloudJava (Programming Language)PHPGoogle App EnginesApplications ArchitectureApplication FrameworksApplication Integration ArchitectureApplication Lifecycle ManagementApplication Performance ManagementApplication Portfolio ManagementApplication VirtualizationMicrosoft App-VMicrosoft AzureCloud Engineering
Software Development & Enterprise Architecture
Over 19 years of experience in end-to-end software development, enterprise architecture, and solution delivery across multiple domains. Deep expertise in Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, System Architecture, SDLC, and enterprise application design using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST/SOAP, and related frameworks.
Cloud Platforms & DevOps
Hands-on experience implementing solutions on AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud (GCP), including infrastructure migration, application modernization, and DevOps automation. Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines.
Data Engineering & Database Management
Strong expertise in Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cassandra, MongoDB, DynamoDB, and Big Query. Extensive experience with data modeling, performance tuning, migration strategies, ETL tools such as Talend and Apache Spark, and reporting tools including Power BI, SSRS, and Grafana.
Middleware & Integration Technologies
Expertise in enterprise application integration using Web Methods, Apache Camel, Talend, Layer7 API Management, and Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) for scalable, high-performance systems.
Agile & SAFe Project Management
Experienced in Agile and SAFe Agile methodologies, leading cross-functional teams to deliver robust enterprise solutions. Proficiency with JIRA, HP Quality Center, Clarizen, Bamboo, and Waterfall methodologies.
Programming & Scripting Languages
Proficiency in Java, Scala, C#.NET, PHP, PERL, Shell Scripting, JavaScript, TypeScript, and GraphQL for building diverse enterprise and web applications.
Event Streaming & Messaging
Experience with Apache Kafka and RabbitMQ for building event-driven, high-throughput messaging architectures.
Testing & Quality Assurance
Extensive use of JUnit, TestNG, Selenium, Cactus, Emma, and Cobertura for automated testing, quality assurance, and continuous delivery best practices.
CRM / ERP Platforms
Experience with SAP, Oracle ERP, and Salesforce for enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management implementations.
Security & Infrastructure Management
Knowledge of Fortinet, Trend Micro, Mimecast, and infrastructure platforms including HPE, VMware, Hyper-V, Red Hat OpenShift, and ELK Stack for secure and resilient enterprise environments.
Enterprise Architecture & Modeling
Use of Rational Rose, UML, Microsoft Visio, and Sparx EA for designing and documenting complex enterprise architectures and system models.
Over 19 years of experience in end-to-end software development, enterprise architecture, and solution delivery across multiple domains. Deep expertise in Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, System Architecture, SDLC, and enterprise application design using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST/SOAP, and related frameworks.
Cloud Platforms & DevOps
Hands-on experience implementing solutions on AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud (GCP), including infrastructure migration, application modernization, and DevOps automation. Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines.
Data Engineering & Database Management
Strong expertise in Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cassandra, MongoDB, DynamoDB, and Big Query. Extensive experience with data modeling, performance tuning, migration strategies, ETL tools such as Talend and Apache Spark, and reporting tools including Power BI, SSRS, and Grafana.
Middleware & Integration Technologies
Expertise in enterprise application integration using Web Methods, Apache Camel, Talend, Layer7 API Management, and Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) for scalable, high-performance systems.
Agile & SAFe Project Management
Experienced in Agile and SAFe Agile methodologies, leading cross-functional teams to deliver robust enterprise solutions. Proficiency with JIRA, HP Quality Center, Clarizen, Bamboo, and Waterfall methodologies.
Programming & Scripting Languages
Proficiency in Java, Scala, C#.NET, PHP, PERL, Shell Scripting, JavaScript, TypeScript, and GraphQL for building diverse enterprise and web applications.
Event Streaming & Messaging
Experience with Apache Kafka and RabbitMQ for building event-driven, high-throughput messaging architectures.
Testing & Quality Assurance
Extensive use of JUnit, TestNG, Selenium, Cactus, Emma, and Cobertura for automated testing, quality assurance, and continuous delivery best practices.
CRM / ERP Platforms
Experience with SAP, Oracle ERP, and Salesforce for enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management implementations.
Security & Infrastructure Management
Knowledge of Fortinet, Trend Micro, Mimecast, and infrastructure platforms including HPE, VMware, Hyper-V, Red Hat OpenShift, and ELK Stack for secure and resilient enterprise environments.
Enterprise Architecture & Modeling
Use of Rational Rose, UML, Microsoft Visio, and Sparx EA for designing and documenting complex enterprise architectures and system models.
Languages
EnglishNative speaker
Project history
Led application development and maintenance for the platform using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, AWS, Azure, Salesforce PRIZM, Talend, and more. Successfully migrated from Welcom Digital Financier Loan System to Salesforce PRIZM, transitioned Principa Bridge Smart, migrated integrated portals, and integrated Standard Bank Host-to-Host Services. Responsibilities included strategy and planning, acquisition and deployment, operational management, and stakeholder management.
Developed, tested, and maintained software for the platform using Express JS, Redis, RabbitMQ, Java, Microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and more. Delivered Airtime Credit Services platform for customers across Africa and the Middle East. Converted Monolithic Architecture into Microservices and deployed into Microsoft Azure.
Led automation of infrastructure setup and services for BMW Group. Worked with AWS Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Java, Microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Terraform, and more. Aligned with BMW IT central automation team, created and maintained BMW blueprint conform web solutions, migrated AWS PCF to Microsoft Azure, and converted Monolithic Architecture into Microservices.