Profile

Full-Stack & Web3 Developer with 8+ years of experience delivering production-ready digital products across blockchain, ecommerce, and web platforms. Combines deep technical capability in smart contracts and dApp development with strong expertise in scalable web systems (React, Laravel, WordPress).

Proven track record building hybrid Web2/Web3 solutions, including NFT platforms, staking systems, and blockchain-integrated ecommerce. Comfortable operating at both technical leadership level and hands-on execution, with a focus on clean architecture, performance, and long-term maintainability.

Experience
WordPress Developer Jun 2024 — Present
Succeed Digital
  • Develop and maintain custom WordPress solutions within an agency environment
  • Build bespoke themes, plugins, and frontend components aligned to client requirements
  • Deliver technical, performance, and accessibility audits with clear remediation strategies
  • Implement REST API integrations and third-party service connections
  • Optimise site performance, maintainability, and scalability across client projects
CTO & Blockchain Developer Jun 2020 — 2024
TEJ Media
  • Led technical direction across blockchain, ecommerce, and web-based product development
  • Architected and deployed smart contracts for NFT minting, staking, and token-based systems
  • Built full-stack dApps using React/Next.js and Web3 integrations (EthersJS, WAGMI, useDAPP)
  • Designed hybrid Web2/Web3 architectures including blockchain-integrated ecommerce platforms
  • Developed and maintained custom backend systems to support blockchain interactions and automation
  • Delivered end-to-end product development from concept through to production deployment
  • Managed cloud infrastructure and deployments across AWS and Vercel
Freelance Web Developer Oct 2017 — Jun 2020
Standout Web
  • Founded and operated a web development business serving small to medium-sized clients
  • Delivered full-cycle web solutions including development, hosting, and ongoing support
  • Built custom web applications using PHP, Laravel, HTML, and JavaScript
  • Developed advanced WooCommerce integrations, including Stripe-to-blockchain payment flows
  • Designed and implemented REST APIs for client-specific functionality
  • Managed client relationships, project scoping, delivery, and support
Purchasing Buyer Team Leader 2018 — 2020
Jehovah's Witnesses HQ, South Africa
  • Led a distributed team of 36 buyers across procurement operations
  • Coordinated cross-functional workflows and resolved complex operational issues
  • Delivered training programmes and ensured process consistency at scale
Data & Business Analyst 2014 — 2016
Barnard, Germond & Associates
  • Analysed business performance and produced actionable insights
  • Built reporting systems and dashboards using Excel and MS Access
Earlier
Professional Practitioner of Real Estate Seeff Properties
Property Consultant Seeff Properties
Volunteer Worker Jehovah's Witnesses HQ
Selected Projects
BlockCask blockcask.com
Hybrid Web2/Web3 Ecommerce Platform
  • Engineered a custom WooCommerce integration that mints NFTs on the Hedera network upon purchase
  • Designed and built a custom API backend to handle blockchain interactions and transaction flows
  • Bridged traditional ecommerce systems with decentralised asset ownership
  • Delivered a seamless user experience abstracting blockchain complexity from end users
Breakthrough Agenda breakthroughagenda.org
International Climate Initiative Platform
  • Delivered and maintained a high-visibility website supporting global climate collaboration
  • Focused on performance, stability, and scalable content delivery
Sport Social sport-social.co.uk
UK-Based Sports Social Platform
  • Built and supported a scalable WordPress platform with custom integrations
  • Implemented performance optimisation and backend enhancements for high-traffic usage
Additional Web3 Systems
Selected Work
  • Developed NFT staking systems with associated dashboards and reward logic
  • Built custom trading bots and algorithmic systems for automated blockchain interactions
  • Delivered full-stack dApps integrating smart contracts with modern frontend frameworks
References available on request