Gerald De Jager
Senior Software Programmer
Durbanville
Summary
Adept Senior Software Developer with a proven track record at Probia, enhancing software performance and mentoring teams for optimal productivity. Specializes in API Integration and excels in problem-solving, significantly improving project delivery times. Demonstrated expertise in application development and advanced debugging, driving forward-thinking solutions and system optimizations.
Highly skilled software development professional bringing talents for software design, development, and integration. Background writing code and developing systems for travel and freight forwarding applications.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Developer
Probia
Cape Town
10.2007 - Current
- Mentored junior developers, providing guidance on best practices and coding techniques for improved productivity.
- Delivered high-quality code on time by effectively managing project timelines and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
- Trained new developers and programmers on company standards for design and review.
- Improved software performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the code.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate software components seamlessly into existing systems.
- Participated in troubleshooting efforts, efficiently isolating root causes of issues and implementing effective solutions quickly.
- Designed reusable modules that expedited the development process for subsequent projects without sacrificing stability or performance.
- Designed and developed forward-thinking systems that meet user needs and improve productivity.
- Corrected, modified and upgraded software to improve performance.
IT Manager
Jas Forwarding Worldwide
Milnerton
02.2004 - 09.2007
- Coordinated IT operations activities to deliver smooth flow of daily business needs.
- Oversaw IT department operations and training.
- Developed and implemented measures and procedures to protect IT systems from cyber threats and data breaches.
- Improved network efficiency by implementing new server configurations and optimizing system operations.
- Guided organizational technology strategy and roadmaps.
Software Programmer
Jas Forwarding Worldwide
10.2000 - 01.2004
- Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.
- Created software programs, wrote codes and tested programs for optimal performance and accuracy.
- Refactored legacy code for improved maintainability which allowed for easier future updates.
- Worked closely with clients to establish specifications and system designs.
- Wrote highly maintainable, solid code for software system.
Education
No Degree - Computer Science And Programming
CTI
Bellville 04.2001 -
Skills
Application Development
Object-Oriented Programming
Troubleshooting
Advanced Debugging
Git proficiency
Delphi specialist
SQL integration
SOAP and RESTful Web Services
Programming Languages: Delphi, C#,
Database programming
HTML
Robotics (design, build and program)
Enjoy spending my free time designing and building robotics and other multi function devices using 3D printing and laser cutting and electronics programming like 3d printers, CNC routing and laser machines.
Timeline
Senior Software Developer
Probia
10.2007 - Current
IT Manager
Jas Forwarding Worldwide
02.2004 - 09.2007
No Degree - Computer Science And Programming
CTI
04.2001 -
Software Programmer
Jas Forwarding Worldwide
10.2000 - 01.2004
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