edwardwhitehead

Senior Software Developer

Seasoned Software Architect, Technical Leader, and Full-Stack Developer with 20+ years of experience delivering scalable SaaS platforms, cross-platform mobile solutions, AI automation systems, and modern cloud-native applications. I combine deep technical execution with high-level strategic leadership — designing architectures, leading teams, implementing automation, managing product lifecycles, and driving end-to-end delivery.

I have founded and led multiple technology ventures (Qirvo, Violt, Orby), architected enterprise systems across mobility, fintech, insurance, and AI automation, and executed modernization strategies for both startups and global enterprises. My experience spans Next.js, React, Node.js, TypeScript, C#, .NET MAUI, Kotlin, Azure, Firebase, MongoDB, and AI/ML workflows.

I excel at roles requiring delivery, leadership, clarity, strategy, architecture, technical problem-solving, documentation, integration, and product direction — making me highly effective across Leadership & Strategy, Implementation & Integration, and Creative & Communication career tracks.

SKILLS

·         Languages & Frameworks: C#, .NET, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, Kotlin, Flutter, Dart, HTML, CSS, YAML.

·         Mobile Development: .NET MAUI, Xamarin Forms, Jetpack Compose, Mobile Application Development.

·         Databases & Architecture: MongoDB, Docker, API Development, Microservices, SaaS, Mobile & Web Solution Architecture, Full Stack Development.

·         Cloud & DevOps: Azure DevOps, Azure CI/CD Pipelines, Microsoft Azure, Vercel, Firebase, GitHub, Azure Cognitive Services.

·         AI/Tools: AI Tools (OpenAI, Gemini, OpenRouter, Ollma, LM Studio), Command Line Interface (CLI), Visual Studio, VSCode, Figma.

·         Leadership & Strategy: Software Development Management, Team Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management, Go-to-Market Strategy, Start-up Ventures, Technical Documentation, Project Management.


Experience: 11 years

Yearly salary: $100,000

Hourly rate: $75

Nationality: 🇿🇦 South Africa

Residency: 🇿🇦 South Africa


Experience

Senior Software Developer
SmartTask
2022 - 2025
About: UK SaaS company providing workforce and task management for enterprise clients. • Led the modernization of the user interface, enhancing design and user experience for enterprise clients. • Delivered essential platform upgrades, facilitating new deployments after a period of stagnation. • Developed the Sentinel native application using Jetpack Compose and Kotlin, integrating deep learning capabilities. • Implemented NFC, Facial Recognition, and QR Code scanning across multiple applications to improve functionality. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS: Modernized the codebase to empower the company to target the latest iOS and Android platforms.
Senior Software Developer
iOCO
2019 - 2019
About: Software consultancy developing cloud and mobile solutions for leading South African enterprises. • Led development of Sanlam mobile app (PWA deployed to Android/iOS via Capacitor). • Delivered the first enterprise mobile app for the division within two sprints. • Designed responsive hybrid/mobile solutions with scalable architecture.
Senior Software Developer
Bumblebee Consulting
2019 - 2021
About: Software consultancy developing cloud and mobile solutions for leading South African enterprises. • Team Lead for cloud-based insurance solution (C#, .NET Core, Angular, Azure). • Designed & implemented Azure DevOps pipelines with YAML. • Led the upgrade of MobeeWash (mobile car wash booking system) in the Ionic framework. • Served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for architecture patterns and modernization strategies. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS: After successfully implementing core changes to the Sanlam application, the client released their software to production.
Mobile Software Architect
FedEx
2010 - 2018
About: Part of the IT innovation team responsible for mobility and customs automation. • IT Lead for Mobility & Customs Clearance (Southern Africa). • Developed & launched a courier mobile application adopted nationally. • Improved data transfer speeds by 200% through client/server architecture upgrade. • Directed vendor project to port legacy mobile app from Windows Mobile to Xamarin. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS: Enhancements to the application's frontend offered a better UI that was more intuitive and increased usage by almost 70% in comparison to the legacy UI. Backend improvements increased transfer speeds by 200% through a client/server architecture upgrade.

Skills

agile
architecture
backend
business-development
co-founder
devops
flutter
founding-engineer
founding-member
freelance
front-end
full-time
javascript
mobile
mobile-designer
nextjs
node
product-designer
product-lead
product-manager
react
react-native
remote
solidity
technical-writer
typescript
ui-ux-designer
web-designer
win-phone
wordpress
xamarin
english
russian