Barry Els

Senior Software Engineer

Jun 2024 – Present

Senior Software Engineer working on micro front-end web applications.

• Micro front-end web applications — Senior engineer on micro front-end web applications.

• Micro Front-end
• React.js
• Azure DevOps
• Web Application Development

Technical Architect

Aug 2021 – May 2024

Architected greenfield solutions, mentored front-end developers, and introduced team practices like pair programming and automated Gherkin testing.

• Healthcare web application — Greenfield SPA architecture, mentoring, pair programming, architecture decision log, and automated Gherkin testing.

• React.js
• Web Application Development
• Team Leadership
• Technical Architecture
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Software Architecture

Software Engineer

Jun 2018 – Jul 2021

Updated a large Ruby on Rails project for an event marketing client.

• Event marketing client platform (Ruby on Rails) — Large Ruby on Rails codebase update for an event marketing client.

• Ruby on Rails
• Team Leadership
• CSS
• JavaScript

Web Developer

Oct 2017 – May 2018

Worked on front-end web applications using React and integrated REST APIs.

• React.js
• REST APIs
• Web Application Development
• Software Architecture

Front-end Developer and Team Lead

Jul 2016 – Sep 2017

Built a white-label solution to generate mobile apps and implemented a project management process for clear feature delivery.

• White-label mobile application generator — White-label solution to dynamically generate 40+ mobile applications for insurance companies.

• Single Page Applications
• AngularJS
• Web Development
• Software Architecture

Senior Developer

Aug 2015 – Jun 2016

Architected and developed web-based applications and dashboards; built bespoke WordPress themes and REST APIs.

• Household energy consumption calculator — PHP back-end and REST API with MithrilJS front-end.
• Cape Town.travel WordPress theme — Bespoke WordPress theme with custom post types, Timber templates, and external blog data source.
• Crimson Hexagon analytics dashboard — Dynamic dashboard pulling data from Crimson Hexagon and Google spreadsheets.

• PHP
• Team Leadership
• JavaScript
• Software Architecture

Software Developer

Jun 2014 – Jul 2015

Worked on bespoke single page web applications and explored TDD and source control workflows.

• REST APIs
• AngularJS
• JavaScript
• Software Architecture

Freelance Creative Developer and UI Designer

Feb 2014 – May 2014

Architected, developed and deployed interactive websites focused on UX and maintainable back-ends.

• JavaScript
• Web Development
• Groovy

Head of Development

Jan 2013 – Jan 2014

Managed development team and implemented technologies and workflows to improve delivery.

• ActionScript
• Team Leadership
• Web Development
• Software Architecture

Senior Software Developer

Jan 2011 – Dec 2012

Senior developer working on responsive websites, custom CMSs and integrations.

• Web Development

Flash Developer

Aug 2010 – Dec 2011

Developed Flash-based interactive solutions and animations.

• ActionScript
• Web Development
• Flash Animation

Flash Developer

May 2007 – Jul 2010

Architected and deployed interactive Flash-based web and touchscreen interfaces.

• Touch Screens
• ActionScript
• User Experience (UX)

Intermediate Web Designer

Dec 2006 – Apr 2007

Designed websites and implemented designs with CMS integrations.

• PHP
• ActionScript
• Content Management Systems (CMS)

IT Tutor & Network Engineer

Jul 2004 – Nov 2006

Developed and presented design and programming courses and provided software-related support.

• Corporate Identity
• Technical Support
• Web Development
• Teaching
• Web Design

Multimedia Developer

Aug 2001 – Oct 2003

Design and development of multimedia presentations and interactive e-learning projects.

• ActionScript
• Flash Animation
• User Interface Design