Ruan de Villiers

Senior Software Engineer & AI Specialist

Johannesburg, South Africa, Gauteng +27 (83) 454-5355 Ruandv@gmail.com Ruandv GitHub
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ABOUT ME

As a Senior Engineer, my current focus is leveraging React, Node.js, and C# to build scalable, cloud-based applications and microservices. I am deeply passionate about the intersection of modern web technologies and artificial intelligence, aiming to create products that are both innovative and practical for business and end users.

I am always looking for a challenge and ways to better myself as an engineer in the IT Industry, enjoying POC projects with Arduino, NodeJs, and AI related technologies to satisfy my curiosity and stay abreast with disruptive innovation.

WORKING EXPERIENCE

Senior Engineer

Nintex | Global | 2019-Current
  • I was part of a team that developed the Nintex Promapp mobile application.
  • Key AI Implementation: Implemented one of the first AI applications for Promapp and am currently working on an AI Agent designer for the Nintex Workflow Cloud application.
  • Maintain parts of Promapp (generate from prompt, process models) and create POC projects for new ideas.
  • Worked on multiple MFE (micro front end) applications to break down the Promapp Monolith application.
  • Provide guidance and training to junior staff; assist with test automation and setup of environments.

Technologies used: RestApi, Reactjs, Nodejs, C#, GitHub, Azure DevOps, Typescript

C# Developer

Absolute Systems | Johannesburg, Bryanston | 2017 - 2019
  • Support and re-write internal applications as time allowed.
  • Integrate new devices into our existing infrastructure to allow a wider variety of supported devices.
  • Write new applications in Angular 4 and Rest Api (.Net 4.7).

Technologies used: RestApi, Angular 4

C# Developer

Clientele Life | Johannesburg, Rivonia | 2012 - 2017
  • Maintain the new Policy Creation application that our team designed and implemented from scratch.
  • Came up with better ways to make use of the OCR (ABBYY) system.
  • Support and re-write internal applications as time allowed.

Technologies used: RestApi, Angularjs, Entity Framework

FEATURED PROJECTS & CONTRIBUTIONS

A selection of personal Proof-of-Concept projects and Open Source contributions showcasing a passion for innovation and diverse technologies.

AI/IoT Proof-of-Concept Projects

Personal & Research Initiatives
  • Focus on small-scale projects using Arduino and NodeJs to explore automation and edge computing solutions.
  • Ongoing exploration into AI-related POCs to stay current with the latest machine learning and agent technologies. (Mentioned in About Me)

Open Source Contribution: Carettab

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Open Source Contribution: WiFi Manager (ESP)

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Open Source Contribution: planfree.dev

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