About Derek

Since I've been at Welo I have built a proof of concept Ruby on Rails application to add patients, capture vitals, schedule virtual consultations, and generate reports and graphs.

I have also been part of the customisation of an open-source EMR/EHR system and the integration of virtual consultations.

Apart from this, I was responsible for managing and interfacing with a development agency that was building some custom software and mobile apps.

I also took part in the design thinking process that we had with IBM to assist us with getting to market faster.

I have also done consulting work for Welo in the past in the same capacity.

I was responsible for developing software and assisting junior developers. I was also contracted out to another consultancy for 80% of my time.

A project I completed was writing middleware in C# and .NET Core for a no-code tool to connect to the Sage API.

Key responsibilities included:

• Building, monitoring, and automating secure and scalable blockchain infrastructure that can be used to run any blockchain network on Amazon Web.
• Services and Google Cloud Platform, specifically focusing on Polkadot relay chains and Substrate-based Parachains.

Key responsibilities included:

• Writing features (API, core, and Frontend).
• Technical support/disaster recovery.
• Member of the cyber security committee.
• Data migrations.
• Writing code to generate report data.

• Software development and website development consulting.
• Email and SMS marketing.
• Online learning portal development.

Key responsibilities included:

• Email marketing for Crazy Vegas Casino, Golden Riviera Casino, Maple Casino, House of Jack, and Casino Mate.
• Designing, coding variables, and editing email templates in English, German, Dutch, Russian, and French.
• Segmenting lists of players (big data) for retention marketing and affiliate marketing campaigns as well as general communications and new game promotions.

Key responsibilities included:

• Administer the company's network, provide technical support, manage inventory and perform any upgrades, repairs, etc.
• Planning for each quarter and next year.

Key responsibilities included:

• Designing database models, layouts, and styles for Windows and web applications and writing the code to make them function. Designing, coding, and maintaining websites and Windows applications for clients.
• Assisting technicians and network administrators when they didn't have enough capacity.
• Technical support.

Key responsibilities included:

• Operate machinery
• Operate cranes
• Perform quality checks
• Prepare samples for lab testing
• Engraving
• Capture data
• Assist with other tasks regarding the aluminum extrusion process
• Housekeeping

Thinking Strategically about Digital Marketing
Market Research and Content Strategy
Digital Assets
Managing Customer Relationships and Social Media
Search Engine Marketing
Online Advertising
Digital Direct Channels
Optimising Digital Campaigns

Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Accounting, English, Afrikaans, Life Orientation