Bill Meyer

Executed full stack development for over 20 years, specializing in backend APIs and IoT systems.

• Utilized languages including Clarion, B4J, and JavaScript for diverse applications.
• Managed databases such as MySQL and Firebase to ensure data integrity.
• Leveraged AI tools like Claude and GIT Copilot for data analysis and automation.
• Developed municipal projects including Hatfield CID and ACSA risk assessment software.
• Created Hatfield City Improvement District portal for citizen engagement with real-time alerts.
• Engineered ACSA risk assessment software featuring AI-driven data analysis capabilities.
• Designed Liv-Green skip tracking system with GPS and automated web/mobile dashboards.
• Designed and implemented OSINT system for State Security
• Designed and implemented Energy Management System for BROLL Property Managers
• Designed Web App system MVP's for:
• Feedlot Farming
• Hospital Asset and Patient Tracking (RTLS)
• Mine Contract Access and Tracking System
• HighOn Battery Management System
• RD-Eye Gunshot Detection
• RD-Eye Drone Manager
• RD-Eye Aggregator (OSINT Investigator)
• RD-Eye FaceIT (Face Image Manager)
• RD-Eye Threat Matrix (Threat Mitigation)
• RD-Eye Network Monitor
• RD-Eye Document Analysis
• RD-Eye Gunshot Sensor Monitor Mobile App and Back End

• A Consultant/Contractor to various companies on Maintenance and General Systems, Automation, MIS/MES, Training and HR issues.
• Consultation on implementation of SCADA system
• Implementation of SCADA System and MIS.
• Removal of Line PC’s and replace with PLC’s (Allen Bradly)
• Integration with SCADA system
• Integration to Excel (minor VBA programming)
• Integration to Internet for data look up purposes
• General System programming.
• Suggestion and implementation of performance improvement tweaks and processes.
• Designed, programmed and implemented Maintenance Management System, both Incidental and Planned.
• Aligned all barcode scanners to read 1d (3 of 9) and 2d (Datamatrix) barcodes.
• Designed, programmed and implemented Print Server for Barcodes.
• Programmed, maintained and managed Laser Engraving System
• Many other tweaks, utilities, reports and systems.
• Problem solving and resolution
• All of the above using a combination of Clarion 6.3ee/7ee/8e/9ee and MySQL primarily and MSSQL secondarily.
• Internet systems with Joomla 2.5/3.3 and software written in phpRunner v7.1 Enterprise.
• Programming of Digital Signage
• Mentoring of Intern
• Advice on matters of Learnerships and Apprenticeships.
• Present Contract with Cummins – month to month basis.

• A contract Training Manager and later HR generalist for Automotive Leather Company with 2 factory sites, one in Ga-rankuwa and the other in Longmeadow, Johannesburg.
• ISO representative for ISO 9000 in the HR Department.
• Skills Development Facilitator
• Introduced the company to Skills Levies and the claiming thereof.
• Produced Workplace Skills Plan (Training needs Analysis).
• Introduced Learnerships on Leather cutting and Sewing Machinists.
• Attained accreditation for ALC as a training provider within 3 months.
• Project management of the Learnership Programme.
• Project manage introduction of new models in so far as the provision of new suitably qualified sewing machinists.
• Development of Policies and Procedures for the HR department and putting them on an Intranet site that I created.
• Creation and implementation of an Automated Computerised Assessment System in the Training department using Clarion 6.3ee.
• Conceptualized and created a task training policy and system and introduced it onto the production line. This system enables target setting for training.
• Moved into a more generalist HR function, with some IR activities.
• Recruitment of Students from Technikons for practical training.
• Manpower capacity and planning with the purpose of improving efficiency.
• Recruitment of 18(2) Learners from the street.
• Employed 136 Learners and 7 Students. Programme is completed. All qualified
• Facilitation of hourlied training on ABET and life skills as well as 18(1) Learners
• Responsible for Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) project, from training to implementation of ideas and monitoring etc.
• Served on all Project management committees for the implementation of new projects.
• Have on occasion helped with the Medical Station at ALC.
• Started and ran the second ALC plant in Johannesburg until it was production ready. This included production management for 3 months.

• A training consultant for the Technical and Sales department of Land Rover South Africa. The training Centre was based at Gerotek Vehicle Testing Facility. The training planning and execution was done autonomously.
• Re-commissioning of Technical Training Centre for Land Rover SA.
• Training needs analysis at dealers including Recognition of Prior Learning Assessments.
• Localising all courseware brought from the mother company in England.
• Creation and commissioning of a training management programme to keep track of all training written in Clarion 6.
• Presenting of various courses to Technicians from the Land Rover Dealerships. Diesel and Petrol motors as well as engine control and management systems. Product knowledge to Salesmen and Know your vehicle to Land Rover owners Club
• Implementation of “Master Technician” programme.
• Research of Learnerships and conversion from apprenticeship to learnership scheme for Land Rover
• Day to day administration of training centre.
• Driver training on 4x4’s.
• Research and development of Electrical and Electronic Courses for Land Rover.
• Skills Development Facilitator Functions and Assessments
• Customer Care and Assistance when required.

• Various positions held within BMW. These ranged from Quality Control Metrologist, to Technical Trainer, to Computer Systems Trainer/programmer/analyst and ISO representative. I also held the position of Road Service Manager. This entailed the planning, organising and controlling of the Road Side Assistance Programme for stranded motorists on the N3 route at Van Reenen’s pass. This was voluntary and part time and my extra mile for the community.
• Training Systems Development and Maintenance 1998 – 2001 (March)
• ISO representative for ISO 9000 in the Training Department. (5 Audits successfully scored at above 92%)
• ISO 14000 implementation
• Skills Development Facilitator
• Further development and introduction of new tools and system automation on the Training Software
• Development of Policies and Procedures for the training department.
• Began and completed new version of Training Management System that was programmed in Clarion and used MSSQL 7 as it’s database engine. Many unique help features and automation functions built in enabling users to set targets for training and the system would manage the rest. Generation of various reports and graphs.
• Creation and implementation of an Automated Assessment System in the Training department. New improved and much revised version was completed in March 2002.
• Land Rover Training Consultant (Whilst under BMW ownership) 1996 – 1998
• Responsible for all training aspects at the Land Rover Plant in Rosslyn including Recognition of Prior Learning and assessments.
• Assisted with the training and function build of the first 2.8i Defender.
• Assisted with and later ran CIP workshops for the Land Rover Plant
• Began development of new Training System Software as a result of the experience gained at Land Rover, using Clarion for Windows.
• Due to re-structuring was moved back to a central Training Function.
• Computer Systems Trainer 1992 – 1996
• Re-instated computer training at BMW SA on packages such as Lotus 123, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, MS Word, MS Project
• Technical Trainer 1990 – 1992
• Planned and executed apprentice curriculum – electrical
• Planned and executed pupil technician curriculum – mechanical, industrial and electrical.
• Planned, negotiated with unions and implemented the AMIC programme, which later became a National Qualification within the motor industry.
• Hydraulics and Pneumatics Training
• Responsible for Paintshop shop floor training, especially spray painters. Did various courses with Dulux SA on paint techniques and advanced paint techniques – Automotive.
• Computer Systems Trainer 1987 – 1989
• Introduced office systems training to BMW SA and trained employees in applications such as Lotus 123, Excel, Power Point, Access, MS Word, MS Project
• Also installed the second network ever at BMW. The operating system was Novell.
• Completed a Certified Novel Engineers Course.
• Technical Trainer (Electrical) 1985 – 1987
• Re-introduced Electrical Training (Heavy Current) to BMW SA.
• Introduced Auto Electrical Training to BMW SA
• Planned and executed apprentice curriculum.
• Had 32 apprentices reporting to myself.
• Metrologist 1983 – 1985
• Main duties were for parts dimensional verification for the introduction of E30 (3 Series) and E28 (5 Series).
• The introduction and commissioning of CNC measuring machines.
• Programmed and introduced the first computerized measuring machine to BMW SA

• Main duties were to perform maintenance on the L series and A series engines line.
• Later moved to installation of E engine line.

• Passed N4 at Technical College and Qualified as Millwright
• Performed duties as a maintenance and shift millwright in the billet mill at Iscor in Newcastle
• Apprenticeship was interrupted by two year military service in which I specialized in Heavy Earth Moving equipment and Fleet Management of these vehicles.