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Yuval Benn Ardenbaum

Yuval Benn Ardenbaum

Software Engineer
Cape Town,WC

Summary

I am a full stack developer with a deep passion for fintech, blockchain and disruptive technologies. I am enthusiastic about honing my skills on new frameworks and exploring new avenues for human innovation. My greatest mission is to assist in creating and maintaining technologies that will empower greater numbers of people to fulfill their potential, and improve users' quality of life. I love collaboration and am a lifelong student of human nature and behaviour. Above all, I believe that intelligence and skill can be greatly improved with hard work and efficient learning strategies, and I am committed to challenging and developing myself and others over time. I am an obssessive learner, and enjoy diving deep on niche subjects, as well as an avid reader and serial podcast listener.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Co-Founder/Managing Director

Self-Employed (BeScene Luxury Goods)
Cape Town, Western Cape
04.2020 - 01.2022

- Co-founded and managed an e-commerce business selling vintage and collectible luxury watches.

- Increased sales conversion through social media funnels, and optimization of digital advertising.

- Provided value to customers by engaging directly and personally.

- Incorporated a company and managed treasury funds/expenditure for greatest financial return.

- Dealt with supply-chain and logistics in procuring stock and brokering sales between two parties.

Human Behavioural Strategist

Self-Employed
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
07.2014 - 04.2018

- Utilized several methodologies including the Demartini Method to facilitate self-reflection and strategic management of client's behaviour.

- Optimized productivity and growth-mindset of clients by reducing emotional obstacles.

- Assisted in increasing clients' ability to manage personnel in their businesses by understanding the underlying drivers of their employees' behaviours.

- Equipped clients with tools to increase alignment of employees' values with company values and objectives.

Cafe Manager and Barista

Mark Gold Fine Jeweler
Durban, Kwazulu-Natal
01.2016 - 03.2016

- Managed introduction of new point of sales system.

- Facilitated transition towards QR-based payment solutions.

- Managed supply chain and procurement of ingredients.

- Strengthened relations with suppliers and secured trade discounts.

- Introduced metrics (e.g. weighing ingredients) to quantify food and coffee production and ensure consistency.

- Increased focus on customer-first service provision.

- Introduced loyalty program for regular clientele to incentivize spending.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Cape Town
Cape Town
03.2017 - 11.2021

High School Diploma -

Crawford College La Lucia
Durban
01.2011 - 12.2015

Skills

Java

Python

SQL

NoSQL

Solidity

Javascript

Reactjs

Web3js

Timeline

Co-Founder/Managing Director

Self-Employed (BeScene Luxury Goods)
04.2020 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Cape Town
03.2017 - 11.2021

Cafe Manager and Barista

Mark Gold Fine Jeweler
01.2016 - 03.2016

Human Behavioural Strategist

Self-Employed
07.2014 - 04.2018

High School Diploma -

Crawford College La Lucia
01.2011 - 12.2015
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