I'm a product-focused engineer who designs and builds real-world systems from problem to production. I specialize in understanding business challenges and creating technical solutions that drive measurable impact.

Currently building StampChat - a digital loyalty platform helping small businesses increase customer retention and profitability through zero-friction web technology and data-driven insights.

Live in Production | Bootstrapped

A high-conversion customer loyalty system engineered for small businesses to:

• Eliminate customer onboarding friction with zero app downloads required
• Track customer frequency, retention, and peak trading hours
• Boost repeat visits through automated digital stamp cards and rewards
• Deliver low-latency, fraud-resistant QR verification at the point of sale

Tech Stack: Node.js, Express, TypeScript, Next.js, React, MongoDB, Render

Impact: Live production system serving real businesses with a scalable, low-overhead architecture and subscription revenue model.

Frontend

Backend & Database

Tools & Infrastructure

• Systems Thinking - I don't just write code; I design solutions that align with unit economics and business objectives.
• Problem to Production - From identifying operational bottlenecks to deploying live systems that generate real value.
• Product-Oriented Development - Every technical decision is driven by user conversion, speed, and long-term scalability.
• Ownership & Initiative - When I see an unsolved problem or market inefficiency, I build the solution.

• Scaling StampChat across local retail, food & beverage, and service sectors.
• Optimizing web application performance and real-time merchant analytics.

Website: stampchat.co.za

"When I understand the problem, the environment, and the goal—I build the solution."