From brewing coffee to brewing code, from entrepreneurship to engineering excellence - this is the story of how curiosity, determination, and a love for solving problems shaped who I am today.
The Entrepreneurial Spark
Co-founded GenBrew with Thomas Vermaak at Generations Schools Imhoff. This wasn't just about coffee - it was about learning business, leadership, and the art of bringing ideas to life. From market research to training successors, we built something lasting.
Academic Excellence Meets Practical Application
Diving deep into Software Engineering at university, where theory meets practice. Every course became a building block for bigger dreams. From algorithms to enterprise systems, I absorbed everything like a sponge.
Full-Stack Excellence
Built a comprehensive hotel booking e-commerce platform from scratch. React frontend, Python backend, Stripe integration - this was where everything clicked. Complex business logic, security implementation, and user experience all came together beautifully.
Agile Mastery
Developed a comprehensive point-of-sale system using full SCRUM methodology. This project was all about process excellence - 4 complete sprints, JIRA integration, comprehensive testing. Proof that great software comes from great process.
AI-Powered Innovation (Dissertation)
My undergraduate dissertation - an advanced surveillance system combining YOLOv11 object detection with real-time alerts. This is where AI meets real-world security challenges, addressing actual problems in South African context with cutting-edge technology.
The Future is Being Written
Partnering with my brother Dwaine to create professional macOS media applications. This is where creativity meets technical excellence, where we're not just building software - we're crafting tools that empower creators to do their best work.
The Adventure Continues
The journey is far from over. With a foundation in entrepreneurship, academic excellence, and real-world development experience, I'm ready for whatever challenge comes next. The best is yet to come.
The journey continues, and I'm always excited to connect with fellow creators, entrepreneurs, and anyone who shares a passion for building amazing things.