Full Stack Developer · DevOps | Cape Town, South Africa

Results-driven Full Stack Developer with 3+ years of professional experience at NEC XON, specialising in ISP and satellite communication monitoring systems, DevOps pipelines, and agricultural technology platforms. Self-taught from an early age with a strong foundation in networking, server infrastructure, and software development. Founder of Keyword Technology (PTY) LTD. Passionate about automation, scalable systems, and building practical solutions across the full stack.

📧 hessconnor41@gmail.com  |  📍 Cape Town, SA  |  🚗 Code B Driver's Licence

NEC XON (Mar 2023 – Present) · Contract · Remote

• Full Stack Developer (Nov 2025 – Present)

  • Build customer-facing ISP & Satellite Communication Monitoring systems
  • Develop satellite-based agricultural monitoring platforms (AgriLogiq partnership)
  • Full stack work using Python, Next.js, and DevOps tooling

• Junior Engineer (Nov 2023 – Nov 2025)

  • Supported IT operations and contributed to Digital BU software development projects
  • Built experience with enterprise-grade infrastructure and internal tooling

• Cyber Security Engineer Intern (Mar 2023 – Nov 2023) · Cape Town

  • Worked with Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS in an enterprise environment
  • Achieved PSE Associate certification from Palo Alto Networks

Keyword Technology (PTY) LTD – Director (Oct 2021 – Present) · Self-Employed · Remote

• Founded IT services company providing networking and infrastructure solutions

Overberg Computer Services – IT Technician / Network Admin (Dec 2020 – Jun 2022) · Casual · Montagu

• Hands-on work across VOIP, networking, PC repair, and ISP services

Paarl Boys' High School (2018 – 2022)

• National Senior Certificate

Certifications:

• PSE Associate – Palo Alto Networks (May 2023)
  • Next Generation Firewall · PAN-OS

• 🥇 First Prize – Annual IT Expo, Paarl Boys' High School
• 🎙️ Head of Sound & AV Team for 3 years – managed all technical aspects of school events for 930 pupils
• 🏅 2022 Excellent Service to the School Award

🚀 Passionate about automation, scalable systems, and building practical solutions across the full stack.