Wisani Shilumani

Co-Founder

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa10 yrs 2 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Co-founder of multiple innovative startups.
Expertise in JavaScript frameworks and software architecture.
Passionate about leveraging technology for social impact.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused software architect with a strong entrepreneurial background.

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Skills

Core Skills

JavascriptNode

Other Skills

AngularReactVueWeb DesignMusic ProductionSocial MediaSocial Media MarketingProgrammingDigital MediaStatisticsOnline MarketingMarket ResearchVideo ProductionPhotoshopSolidWorks

About

Software engineer with a passion for using technology to help people live healthier and fuller lives. Co-founder at Boardroom - Dating for professionals: https://heyboardroom.com Founder at Simfolio - Stay on top of your financial future: https://simfolio.co Founder of AtFirst - Daily voice guided positive affirmations: https://atfirstaffirmations.com/ Bringing the tech community in Cape Town together through Indie Hackers, a sub-company of Stripe Author of The Little Book of Tsonga Wisdom: https://amazon.com/dp/B0831SFMM2

Experience

10 yrs 2 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

6 yrs 11 mos

Current Experience

Allan gray proprietary limited

4 roles

Software Architect

Promoted

Nov 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

Technical Lead

Dec 2021 – Nov 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

Senior Software Developer

Promoted

Jun 2021 – Dec 2021 · 6 mos

Software Developer

Apr 2019 – May 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Indie hackers

Meetup Host

Nov 2018 – Feb 2023 · 4 yrs 3 mos · Cape Town Area, South Africa

Indie Hackers is a place where makers of online profitable businesses can share their stories, learnings and experiences.

Nona

Software Developer

Feb 2018 – Mar 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · Cape Town Area, South Africa

Nona is a leading software development studio with a focus on blockchain consultation and smart contract development. Core skills:
Javascript (Angular, React, Vue)
Node (Serverless Architecture & Cloud Functions)
NONA was acquired by Yoco in 2022

JavaScriptAngularReactVueNode

Ispani group

CTO

Oct 2017 – Jan 2018 · 3 mos

iSpani is a decentralized marketing and sales platform that connects brands and businesses seeking to expand their reach into informal markets with an on demand sales-force that advocates for these brands in the communities in which they operate. iSpani has unmatched scalability with a presence across all major townships via our brand activators.
Our mission is to create a better tomorrow, today, through data.

The chapters of change foundation

Founder

Jan 2017 – Oct 2017 · 9 mos · Rondebosch, Western Cape

The Chapters of Change is a non-profit organization with a mission to increase the chances of academic success for disadvantaged University students through the provision of free text books.

Zambian institute for sustainable development

Digital Marketing Consultant

Sep 2016 – Nov 2016 · 2 mos

My role at ZISD was to both develop their website and provide the organization with digital marketing solutions to optimize their online and digital strategy.

Jalapeno digital

Co-Founder & CEO

Feb 2016 – Feb 2018 · 2 yrs · Cape Town Area, South Africa

Jalapeno Digital is a digital agency that provides innovative software and digital marketing solutions. We help businesses develop long term relationships with their customers - from meticulously crafted user experiences to uniquely constructed customer acquisition routes. People are at the heart of Jalapeno Digital. Jalapeno Digital serves as a strategic partner to fast growing startups across a wide variety of industries.