Waldo Marais
Panama
Summary
Senior Software Development Engineer with extensive experience at FullStack Labs, successfully leading projects for Fortune 500 clients. Proficient in React.js and agile methodologies, with a strong focus on team leadership and effective stakeholder communication.
Recognized for delivering innovative solutions that improve performance and scalability, while architecting enterprise-grade applications. Skilled in transforming complex business requirements into high-performing, maintainable systems.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Development Engineer (Team Lead)
FullStack Labs
04.2021 - Current
- Lead the DOMO Strategic Solutions Team, driving architecture, solution design, technical reviews, and agile execution.
- Built enterprise-grade BI applications for brands including Nike, Optum Healthcare, O’Reilly, and Trimble.
- Architected React.js + Redux UI solutions integrated with DOMO’s data platform, APIs, and cloud infrastructure.
- Produced technical discovery docs, solution architecture plans, and component-level engineering specifications.
- Mentored engineers and enforced best practices in testing, versioning, and code quality.
- Winner of the 2022 DOMO Innovation Days Award (community-voted).
- Lead engineer across multiple high-profile DOMO enterprise projects, delivering custom data applications for Fortune 500 organizations.
Head of Software Development
SelectCast / Tysflo Pty Ltd
03.2017 - 03.2021
- Led multi-team delivery of Node.js, React.js, and React Native solutions for large-scale content ingest and video management.
- Re-architected legacy systems into a fully modernized platform rolled out in April 2020.
- Oversaw infrastructure, dev processes, delivery pipelines, and client integrations.
- Directed the development of industry-leading multimedia software.
Software Engineer & Solutions Architect
Independent Consultant
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Worked across Node.js, TypeScript, PHP (Laravel), Swift, and Java for complex custom integrations.
- Built applications for 911 Global Rapid Response, Stanton Chase, Global Doors UK/SA, and more.
- Delivered web, mobile, and backend solutions for global clients (UK, SA, U.S.).
Software Development Team Lead
BBD Software
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Team Lead for UI and web development teams serving Vodacom, Momentum, and Nashua Mobile.
- Delivered AngularJS, HTML5/CSS3, Java REST, and enterprise dashboard solutions.
- Built the Momentum Wealth investment tools across web and iOS platforms.
- Designed automated testing frameworks using Protractor/Selenium.
- Led development teams across several major enterprise accounts.
Specialist Solutions Developer & Systems Architect
Vodacom SA
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Designed and optimized large-scale .NET, WCF, and SQL Server systems.
- Supported enterprise-grade transaction and reporting systems.
- Received multiple internal performance awards.
- Engineered billing systems, USSD/SMS gateways, card payment solutions, and financial reconciliation tools.
Solutions Developer
Delfi Financial / Cellsure / CIM Systems
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Built and maintained .NET financial & billing systems, supporting large enterprise financial workflows.
IT Lecturer (MCSD & Technical Programmes)
CTU Training Institute
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Lectured Microsoft development curricula including VB.NET, Java, C++, SQL, and foundational programming concepts.
Education
Continued Professional Development (CPD) - Software Engineering Principles, Dev Methodologies & Architecture, Software Project Management, Database Systems
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg South Africa01.2018
iOS Objective-C / Swift Development Certification -
Seecrypt
Centurion South Africa01.2015
Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) -
CTU
Johannesburg South Africa01.2006
Skills
- Full-stack web development
- Reactjs and Nextjs
- Nodejs and TypeScript
- Redux management
- Enterprise architecture
- System design
- Team leadership
- Agile methodologies
- SQL and NoSQL databases
- MS SQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB
- Cloud-native APIs
- Microservices architecture
- AI engineering and LLM integrations
- MCP tooling and DevOps practices
- Docker and Nginx configuration
- CI/CD pipelines
- Ansible automation
- Mobile application development
- iOS (Objective-C/Swift) and Android development
- React Native framework
- Performance optimization strategies
- Scalability engineering techniques
- Stakeholder communication skills
- Technical discovery processes
Professional Interests
- AI-assisted development
- Developer tooling
- Vibe Coding practices
- Automation
- Cloud scalability
- Multimedia engineering
- Distributed systems
Personal Information
Title: Senior Full Stack Software Engineer | Technical Lead | Solutions Architect
References
Available upon request.
Selected Project Highlights
- Enterprise BI Suite (DOMO / Nike, Optum, O’Reilly, Trimble): Architected and developed React-based BI apps with advanced data visualizations, pipelines, and business logic.
- SelectCast Video Platform: Led complete rewrite of the platform powering large-scale video ingest and distribution workflows.
- Momentum Wealth Systems (Web + iOS): Built financial product platforms enabling brokers to manage investment portfolios.
- Vodacom M-Pesa Community Services: Integrated mobile money systems with enterprise billing, USSD, and reporting platforms.
Technology Stack
React.js, Redux, Next.js, Angular, SCSS, TypeScript, React Native, Node.js, Express, Java (J2EE), C#, PHP, Python, iOS (Obj-C/Swift), Android Native, MS SQL, MySQL, Oracle, DB2, MongoDB, Docker, Nginx, Ansible, Linux/Unix, Windows Server, Git, Jira, GitHub, VS Code, JetBrains Suite, XCode, LLMs, MCP Servers, Agent Pipelines, AI-enhanced workflows
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native/ Bilingual
Dutch
Limited
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Senior Software Development Engineer (Team Lead)
FullStack Labs
04.2021 - Current
Head of Software Development
SelectCast / Tysflo Pty Ltd
03.2017 - 03.2021
Software Engineer & Solutions Architect
Independent Consultant
01.2016 - 01.2017
Software Development Team Lead
BBD Software
01.2011 - 01.2017
Specialist Solutions Developer & Systems Architect
Vodacom SA
01.2007 - 01.2011
Solutions Developer
Delfi Financial / Cellsure / CIM Systems
01.2006 - 01.2007
IT Lecturer (MCSD & Technical Programmes)
CTU Training Institute
01.2005 - 01.2006
Continued Professional Development (CPD) - Software Engineering Principles, Dev Methodologies & Architecture, Software Project Management, Database Systems
University of The Witwatersrand
iOS Objective-C / Swift Development Certification -
Seecrypt
Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) -
CTU