Chris
Botha

As Head of IT, I am responsible for the entire technology infrastructure of the organization. This includes maintaining legacy applications, developing new solutions and maintaining all related infrastructure.

I am actively involved with development and manage two teams (India and South Africa) on projects. In addition to this, I am responsible for testing, security and upgrading of all systems within the company.

Mindmill (HR) Software Ltd

Belfast-based HR Software company specializing is psychometric testing and screening

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As a technical lead I consulted on a variety of projects. I worked with educational institutions in streamlining their application process and integrating with Microsoft Dynamics.

I consulted with insurance firms on a range of projects in their compliance departments. We integrated existing KYC software with financial software.

We were responsible for creating due diligence rules engines for use by all departments and independent contractors.

iOCO Tech

Cape Town-based software consultancy firm

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I was a senior developer working on-site for fitness club in the Member Engagement Team. We were the member engagement team responsible for the Online Sales platform, the membership portal and the back-end interface with our Java membership system using .Net technology.

I was also responsible for all CI/CD in the team using Jenkins and TeamCity

iOCO Tech

Cape Town-based software consultancy firm

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I was a senior developer tasked with developing client specific integration modules using .Net WCF technology. Each module would enable a client to integrate to our warehouse management system from their own data structure. I developed solutions that converted data ranging from CSV to EDI (X12) formats.

I was responsible for code reviews and mentoring of junior developers

Tigers Limited

South African branch of Hong Kong-based logistics company

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I was responsible for our main tenant portal. I supported and enhanced the original PHP portal.
I was also responsible for the new portal using .Net and MVC.

I also created new integrations for new clients by converting individual client implementations of EDI documents (VDA and EDIFACT) to standardized documents used by Car Manufacturers. I also helped with integration of the documents into Syspro ERP and MRP modules.

Solutech Systems (Haldan Consulting)

Port Elizabeth-based EDI processing company for the South African automotive industry

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I oversaw designing and developing client solutions using .Net technologies. I was part of a small team where each developer would oversee the whole development process from requirements to support.

I developed marketing web portal, both .Net and WordPress websites and my favourite project. I developed a factory display dashboard that would link to SCADA systems on four machines and monitored production.

Systems Services Group

Port Elizabeth-based software consultancy company

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I supported solution on an APPX system which run the entire financial solution for the municipality. I also developed new Java-based front ends to modernise the interfaces. All interfaces were terminal-based with newer front ends deployed where the needwas greatest.

Impumelelo Computers

Port Elizabeth-based subcontractor working on financial systems for the Cacadu District Municipality

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