nicholasbester

Technical Lead

An entrepenuer with over 16 years of experience running startups and small businesses currently working in corporate as Director Marketing Technology.

I've managed and built large scale web platforms for various clients, most recognisable solutions include the official websites for Toyota South Africa, the official tourism website for South Africa and an advisor portal for an Australian Financial Service Provider known as Generation Life. A solution which manages AUD$1.7 billion in investment portfolios.

I'm interested in PaaS business models where a product grows based on market feedback. I'm very interested in getting more involved in Web3 projects in whatever capacity I can. Technologies such as React, Node.js, Unity3d and Blockchain interest me the most

Experience: 11 years

Yearly salary: $80,000

Hourly rate: $50

Nationality: πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa

Residency: πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa


Experience

Director Marketing Technology
Hellocomputer
2021 - 2022
Head of Technology and Development
Hellocomputer
2017 - 2021
Technical Director
Threefold Creative
2012 - 2017
Director
Kicksaints Studio
2006 - 2012

Skills

angular
backend
devops
front-end
javascript
marketing
node
product-manager
tech-lead
full-stack
english