Maverick Labs
Technical Director
Maverick Labs is a specialised hybrid software development and digital solution design company based in Cape Town, South Africa. Their speciality is the digital customer experience (DCX). We were founded in 2012 and service a range of corporate clients across industries including banking, insurance, healthcare, retail, automotive, alcoholic beverages, and corporate social responsibility.
Maverick Labs reached out to me with an opportunity to lead a software development initiative, where my primary mandate was to organise the conception and execution of a comprehensive solution. In this capacity, I assumed a multifaceted role, encompassing strategic planning, team leadership, and stakeholder liaison. In my role as Technical some of my key responsibilities we as follows:
Strategic Solution Design
Translate overarching product requirements into a meticulously crafted solution blueprint, ensuring alignment with client objectives and technical feasibility.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Engage proactively with other development teams to synchronise efforts, leverage collaborations, and optimise resource allocation, to maximise project outcomes.
Technological Leadership
Define and advocate for the adoption of appropriate technologies, frameworks, and methodologies, ensuring optimal alignment with project requirements and industry best practices.
Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD)
Establish streamlined pipelines for automated code integration, testing, and deployment, promoting efficiency, reliability, and rapid iteration
Project Management
Assume a hands-on role in day-to-day project oversight, functioning as the de facto Project Manager, collaborating closely with the development team to ensure adherence to timelines and delivery of quality outcomes.
Team Building and Management
Recruit, assemble, and nurture a dynamic development team, fostering a collaborative environment conducive to innovation and excellence.
Comprehensive Project Documentation
Create and maintain essential project artefacts, including solution designs, database schemas, API specifications, and system architectures, facilitating clarity and coherence throughout the development lifecycle.
Infrastructure Management
Strategise and implement robust hosting environments, encompassing considerations for scalability, security, and performance optimisation.
User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX) Design
Oversee the creation of intuitive and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces, harmonising form and function to deliver compelling user experiences.
My Work
Projects
NEDBANK
DVH
