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Career timeline

The Journey Behind the Code

A recruiter-readable timeline of my leadership foundation, systems work, current development responsibilities, and shipped website projects.

2018-2022

Foundations & Leadership

2018-2022

  • Built strong leadership, teamwork, and discipline through academics, sports, and youth leadership roles.
  • Recognised for entrepreneurship and leadership during high school and church youth camps.
System Readout
Role: Leadership signal stabilised Stack: Teamwork, discipline, communication Impact: Built the operating system behind later technical growth.
2020-2022

Entrepreneurship & Technical Exposure

2020-2022

  • Started and ran a small woodworking business during COVID, progressing from animal enclosures to furniture and custom builds.
  • Gained hands-on experience in problem solving, client work, time-management and self-management.
System Readout
Role: Builder mindset activated Stack: Client work, self-management, problem solving Impact: Learned how to own timelines and outcomes.
2023

Transition into Technology

2023

  • Worked in team leadership and construction environments while preparing for formal studies in software development.
  • Relocated to Pretoria and assisted with large-scale office setup and technical infrastructure.
System Readout
Role: Direction lock acquired Stack: Leadership, logistics, infrastructure Impact: Turned field experience into a clear tech path.
2024-Present

Data & Systems Development

2024-Present

  • Currently working in a Data & Systems role, developing AppSheet web and mobile applications.
  • Automating workflows with VBA and digitising processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and operational visibility.
  • Working with practical business requirements, user workflows, and structured data to build tools people can actually use.
System Readout
Role: Data & Systems Developer Stack: AppSheet, VBA, process design Impact: Internal tools that reduce friction and manual overhead.
2025-Present

Frontend & Web Development Focus

2025-Present

  • Actively building and deploying websites for clients while sharpening frontend development, responsive layout, and interaction design.
  • Designed and coded this personal CV portfolio using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to demonstrate both visual craft and implementation ability.
  • Building toward full-stack delivery with Python, FastAPI, SQL, and database-backed web systems.
System Readout
Role: Frontend / web developer Stack: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, client delivery Impact: Responsive websites and clearer digital experiences.