Marcel van der Westhuizen

Software Developer

DOB: 1991/01/03

Male

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Intro

I am a Software Developer specialising in Full Stack Web Development using JavaScript and Python. I love a challenge, solving puzzles and learning new things. I love making music, cooking and eating good food. I am also an avid gamer. I like interacting with people and working on new and interesting projects.

Skills

• Known Coding Languages:
• JavaScript
• Python
• HTML
• SQL
• Known Frameworks:
• React
• Angular
• Flask
• FastAPI
• Node.js
• Other related skills:
• GitHub
• npm
• Network Installation & Basic Hardware Infrastructure
• Computer Assembly
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Goal Oriented
• Creativity
• Musical Composisition
• Sound Engineering

Education

Pearson Institute of Higher Education - Higher Certificate in Information Systems

2018-2021

• Focused in Java(SE and EE)

Also Included:

• SQL Server
• HTML
• Basics Of Hardware and Netwrking

Campus Of Peforming Arts, Cape Town - Higher Certificate

2011-2012

• 2011 Performing Arts - Specializing as a Drumer
• 2011-2012 Performing Arts - Specializing as a Bassist

Campus Of Peforming Arts, Cape Town - Higher Certificate

2011-2012

• Music Production
• Music Theory
• Mixing and Mastering
• Recording
• Live Sound

Extra Courses:

The Complete Web Developer: Zero To Mastery

2020

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript
• Node.js
• React
• GitHub
• NPM
• PostgreSQL

Work History

QR Space

2021-present

I am part of a dynamic team of developers at this startup. It is fast-moving and requires a very agile approach.

These are some of the responsibilities that I have at this job:

• Onboarding and training for new developers
• System administration for cloud infrastructure
• We mostly use Google Cloud Platform
• Database and access control management mostly
• We mostly use Google Cloud Platform and Google Workspace
• User management and SSO authentication management
• We mostly use Auth0
• Master Username and Password management
• General software development for Frontend and Backend services.
• We use 2 different stacks:
• The first stack uses Flask for the backend and vanilla JavaScript along with JQuery for the frontend.
• The second stack uses FastAPI for the backend and Angular/React for the frontend.
• Some notable packages we use:
• FullCalendar
• leaflet
• SQLModel
• Assisting on scrum board and sprint planning
• Trello
• Code review and testing

Hey Rocker

2017-present

Co-owner and baker at this home run confectionary business founded and run by my partner and I. Our business revolves around mainly private orders and to a lesser extent selling our product at markets.

• Basic Administration and finance management
• Time Management
• Product Development
• Customer Interaction

PurpleCry

2012-present

I form part of a musical duo called PurpleCry. My partner and I manage all aspects thereof including, bookings, admin as well as writing, recording and owning all our music. We also supply live cover music for venues and events.

• Basic Administration and finance management
• Time Management
• Customer Interaction
• Event Planning
• Sourcing and Managing Session Musicians
• Live Performance And Recording
• Production and Mixing

Career Highlights:

Oppikoppi Festival, The Voice SA, Good Luck Bar JHB, Opening for top SA bands (Bed on Bricks, Monark, Good Luck, Jack Parow) touring Western Cape, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State and Eastern Cape.

The Computer Man

2014-2015(and on a freelance basis after this)

Working for this IT company and doing various tasks

Things I learned while working there:

• Thinking on your feet
• Tenacity & Willingness to Learn
• Being Task-Oriented
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Dealing with Suppliers
• Attentiveness

Things I did while working there:

• Network Installation & Basic Hardware Infrastructure
• Computers Assembly
• Install operating systems and setting up computers for customers
• Installation of surveilance equipment at various sites
• Stock collection from various suppliers

References

Jonathan Hing

Senior Developer at QR Space

Email: jhinglish@gmail.com
Tel:     083 281 9814

Richard Wickham

Lecturer at Pearson Institute of Higher Education

Email: richard.wickham@pearson.com
Tel:     021 914 8000

Anika De Goede

Previous Event Organiser and Artist Liaison at PurpleCry Events

Email: anika.degoede@valdevie.co.za
Tel:     072 352 8046

Luzelle Avenant

Previous Client at Hey Rocker Food

Email: luzelleavenant@gmail.com
Tel:     079 885 3586

Contact Details

Email: marcel.purplecry@gmail.com
Tel:     083 659 7297