Personal Profile
A Senior .Net software/integration engineer with a good technical background, who has self-discipline and the ability to work with the minimum of supervision. Able to play a fundamental role throughout the software development / support life cycle of a project to ensure that quality solutions meet business objectives. Possessing a good team spirit, deadline oriented and having the ability to organize and present complex solutions clearly and accurately.
Contact Information
- Langebaan, Western Cape, South Africa
- rkruger270@gmail.com
- 072 227 3736
- ruankruger.co.za
- Ruan Kruger
Career Objective
Seeking a challenging role where I can grow both technically and personally while contributing to the success of the organization through innovation and leadership. I aim to establish a strong career path in a well-organized company by leveraging my skills to drive success and achieve mutual growth.
Skills Summary
Languages & Frameworks
Backend & Database
DevOps & CMS
Testing & Performance
Soft Skills
Dashboarding & Version Control
Work Experience
Senior Software Engineer | Tech Lead @ MRI Software
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the Commercial Team’s technical strategy and execution
- Collaborating with product owners to align technical specifications
- Identifying and addressing technical debt through refactoring
- Conducting code reviews and approving pull requests
- Interviewing and onboarding new engineering candidates
- Researching emerging technologies and sharing insights with the team
- Developing proof-of-concept (POC) solutions for internal integrations
CS Diamonds
Key Highlights
- Built using .NET Core (backend) and Angular (frontend)
- Implemented a headless architecture with Entity Framework (code-first approach)
- Designed and exposed backend functionality through RESTful API endpoints
- System has been in active use since 2021, enabling multiple high-value tenders
- Successfully processed tenders exceeding $30 million per event
Software Engineer @ Responsive, Studio
Key Projects
- Old Mutual Global Site (2017) – Rebuilt website on Sitefinity CMS, delivering within seven months.
- Power BI & API Integrations (2018) – Developed REST API integrations and a Power BI dashboard for key business metrics.
- E-commerce Payment Gateway (2018) – Re-engineered Mars Music's payment system, integrating PayGate.
- Capitec CMS Project (2019) – Led back-end development for Episerver CMS migration and content structuring.
- Old Mutual Content-Heavy Site (2019) – Built a content-rich Sitefinity CMS platform using .NET.
- Milan Fashion Week App (2020) – Developed key Episerver (.NET) features with API integrations.
- Legal & General (2020) – Integrated Episerver Forms with SSL authentication for secure data transmission.
IT Developer @ Truworths
Key Projects
- Fashion Card System (2016) – Built a showcase system using Angular 1, TypeScript, and Web API.
- Risk & Management Systems (2016–2017) – Upgraded store systems with .NET, Mendix, and Oracle.
- Store Voting App – Developed an internal voting system using AngularJS and MSSQL.
- Enterprise Content Manager Automation – Automated bulk image transfers via a C# application.
Education & Certifications
BSc Computer Science
North-West University (2012 - 2015)
Microsoft Programming in C# ( Dec 2019)
Microsoft
Microsoft MTA Certification (Dec 2018)
Microsoft
Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (Mar 2022)
Microsoft
High School Diploma
Diamantveld High School (2011)
Personal Interests & Hobbies
Tech & Development
Performance optimization, AI, cloud computing
Outdoor Activities
Fishing, snowboarding, kite surfing, traveling
Sports
Rugby, cricket, tennis, cross-country
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