Ockert van Schalkwyk

Software Developer
Northern Cape, South Africa
+27 64 000 6731
ockert8080@gmail.com
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Summary

Results-driven Software Developer with over 10 years of experience in rapid web and mobile application development using low-code platforms. Expertise includes complex integrations, custom widgets, digital wallets, decentralized identity solutions, and secure systems across finance, banking, aviation, and digital identity sectors.

Professional Experience

2025 - 2026: Software Engineer - VMG Labs LLC (Contract)

• Duties: Research and Development; various API integrations. MCP Server and Document Intelligence.

• Technologies: Mendix, JavaScript, Java, Python, Groovy, SAP CPI, SAP CAP, VueJS, Azure, Xano.

• Impact: Developed a suite of rapid prototypes across diverse use cases to drive sales demonstrations.

2021 - 2024: Platform Head Engineer - Entidad LLC (Contract)

• Duties: Research and Development; various API integrations. Digital Wallet development; Widget Development; Mentorship.

• Technologies: Mendix, JavaScript, Java, Objective-C, React Native.

• Impact: Refined DID verification to secure digital wallets, resulting in high user adoption.

2021: Software Engineer - Inovo Telecoms, Centurion (Contract)

• Duties: System maintenance and upgrades.

• Technologies: Mendix, JavaScript, Java.

• Impact: Resolved critical legacy system bottlenecks, ensuring high uptime during maintenance periods.

2018 - 2021: Software Engineer - Inovo Telecoms, Centurion (Permanent)

• Duties: Design and implementation of front and back-end processes. Application monitoring solutions; Widget development; Document generation.

• Technologies: Mendix, JavaScript, Java, SQL, CSS/LESS/SASS, Python.

• Impact: Engineered monitoring tools resulting in enhanced fault detection and increased uptime.

2018 - 2018: Software Engineer - Teraco Data Environments (Contract)

• Duties: Development and maintenance of front and back-end processes; Widget development.

• Technologies: Mendix, JavaScript, CSS/LESS/SASS.

• Impact: Optimised frontend widgets to significantly elevate agent response times.

2015 - 2018: Software Engineer - DocQnet Systems International (Contract)

• Duties: Design, prototype, develop and maintain web applications; Widget development.

• Technologies: Mendix, JavaScript, CSS/LESS/SASS, C, C++, Java.

• Impact: Developed multiple rapid prototypes across various fields to drive sales demonstrations.

2014 - 2015: Software Engineer - Software Testing Solutions (Contract)

• Duties: Front and back-end process implementation; Graphics design.

• Technologies: Mendix, JavaScript, CSS/LESS/SASS.

• Impact: Enhanced UI components and styling to drive client engagement and resolve recurring defects.

Education

• 2009 - 2013: NDip DataMetrics - University of South Africa

• 2013 - 2014: Turning and Machining - Kupferberg Engineering Shop

• 2003: High School Diploma - Namaqualand High School

Technical Skills

• Languages: JavaScript (ES6+), Java, Python, Groovy, C, C++, SQL, HTML5, CSS/SASS/LESS

• Frameworks & Platforms: Mendix (Expert), React Native, VueJS, SAP CAP, Node.js

• Cloud & Backend: Azure, SAP CPI, Xano, Document Intelligence, MCP Server

• Specialized: Digital Wallets, Decentralized Identity (DID), API Integrations, Widget Development

Industries

Finance, Insurance, Credit, Aviation, Governance, Agriculture, IoT, Human Resources, Data Centre, Call Center, Retail, eCommerce, Digital Identity.

Languages

English (Fluent) Afrikaans (Mother Tongue)

References

Available upon request.