Gerrit Van Wyk
Gansbaai
Summary
Innovative technical leader and former business owner with 8+ years of entrepreneurial experience, now specializing in AI-powered development and strategic project management. Seeking consulting or full-time leadership roles (e.g., Technical Project Lead, Product Owner) where I can drive growth through intuitive problem-solving, modern development practices, and operational excellence.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Co Founder & Technical Lead
Let’s Trade Mobile
2007 - 01.2025
- Built and scaled a mobile device repair and refurbishment business over 8+ years
- Designed and implemented end-to-end workflows from intake to delivery
- Managed international supply chain operations, including vendor relations and imports
- Maintained high customer satisfaction through quality service and transparent communication
- Specialized in board-level repairs for major brands (Samsung, LG, Vivo)
- Led multiple software development projects from concept to deployment
- Developed proprietary AI-powered course generator using VCode and GitHub
- Automated business processes using low-code tools and AI-assisted prototyping
- Service Offerings & Expertise
- AI-Accelerated Corporate Training Modules
- Technical Project Leadership & Product Ownership
- Custom App Development & Workflow Automation
- Supply Chain Optimization & Business Growth Strategy
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Streamlined operational processes for improved efficiency and cost reduction.
- Managed financial operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maintaining profitability during periods of economic uncertainty.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired new staff members and developed training materials for employees.
Education
Certificate - General Agriculture
Agricolleges International
04.2001 -
Technical
N-Tech College
Skills
Responsive to new challenges
Accomplishments
- Operated and grew a successful mobile repair business for 8 years
- Self-taught transition into AI-powered development and Vibe-coding
- Created scalable AI-powered training tools for corporate use
- Identified and filled market gap in affordable tech solutions for small businesses
- Managed full supply chain operations including international imports
Timeline
Certificate - General Agriculture
Agricolleges International
04.2001 -
Co Founder & Technical Lead
Let’s Trade Mobile
2007 - 01.2025
Technical
N-Tech College
Section name
Driven by a passion for technology and a knack for turning complex ideas into actionable solutions, I bring a unique blend of hands-on expertise and strategic vision to every project I undertake. My professional journey is rooted in curiosity, adaptability, and a relentless pursuit of operational excellence.
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