Jonathan de Kock

About Me

Who is Jonathan?

Hi there!
It's really nice to meet you.
First, a few personal details to break to the ice.

Birthday: 08 April 2001
City: Cape Town, South Africa
Books: Business & Philosophy

Age: 24
Freelance: Available

A lover of space, technology, wealth, finance and business development. Software developer, designer, pilot, artisan and business man by day, visionary, tech-experimentalist and student by night. I am incredibly passionate about designing & building high-quality technical solutions that cause ripples throughout the tech landscape while connecting with like-minded individuals. An ambitious, enthusiastic, determined and youthful character who is excited by what possibilities and opportunities the future holds!

History

Summary

Jonathan de Kock

TLDR;

In the early days of my Highschool career, I was introduced into the concept of writing computer code and become so obsessed with it that I unknowingly formed a pathway that turned it into my profession by starting part-time work in a professional industry at a young age. Since then I have continued to carve out my name in the industry through self-study and experimentation and seek opportunities to help others along the way.
I am an explorer and adventurer by nature and therefore seek thrilling feats to overcome. Some of which include, but are not limited to, learning how to pilot aircraft and scuba diving South Africa's Beautiful reefs.

Education

Highschool Student

Jan 2015 - Dec 2019

Maintained an A aggregate throughout highschool career.
A member of the Representative Council of Leaders throughout my highschool career.
The HeadLeader of 2019
National Science Debate Speaker

Benefaction

Developer Tech Mentor

Apr 2020 - Oct 2020

Managed a DSC project comprised of 6 students.
Provide assistance and technical advice where needed.
Host workshops on Technical Topics and setup practical demonstrations.

Developer Tech Lead

Oct 2020 - Dec 2021

Manage DSC Tech Mentors as part of the Core Team.
Define the Tech Stack to be used.
Assign workshop topics to Tech Mentors and ensure accountability for those deliverables.

Business Portfolio

Founder & Director

Jun 2020 - Present

Digital Oxygen is a software development and technology agency that specializes in building symbiotic relationships with partners across a wide range of industries by providing technical consultation, fullstack software development services, and bespoke business support solutions.

Co-Founder & CEO

Jan 2023 - Present

Inkblot Design is a design agency specializing in delivering exceptional visual experiences that captivate and inspire. With a deep understanding of design principles, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to elevate their brand presence and engage their audience on a profound level.
At Inkblot Design, our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We value open and transparent communication, working closely with our clients throughout the design process to ensure their vision is brought to life seamlessly. We take the time to understand their goals, challenges, and target audience, allowing us to deliver designs that make a lasting impact.

Professional Experience

Web Development Intern

Apr 2016 - Jan 2020

Received hands-on learning experience covering the fundamentals of web development.
Adopted Agile Development Methodology to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Became competent in the Laravel framework to build scalable solutions.
Delivered industry standard software on a part-time basis whilst completing highschool.

Fullstack Software Developer

Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

Developed numerous software solutions for Nandos, Spier, The Phangela Group and Digemy
Learnt how to work in a team effectively.
Focused on learning about server architecture and complex SQL queries.
Recommended and consulted with clients on the most appropriate graphic design
Created 4+ design presentations and proposals a month for clients and account managers

Fullstack Software Developer

Aug 2020 - Dec 2021

Learnt many new Technologies within the Node, cloud computing and mobile ecosystems.
Built and deployed an array successful web and mobile application's for Skudu, Wordworx, CampusHack, PropInvest, Talisman and many more.
Learnt how to lead moderately sized teams to successfully complete sprints on time and how to manage client expectations.
Received massive insight into what the tech-space and startup scene in South Africa has to offer.
Learnt how to interact with Design and System Analyst divisions co-existing with the Development division to build complex systems.
Lead Specno's internship program and assisted with the onboarding of interns into the company.

Head of Technical Recruitment

Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

Used my software development competence to assess candidates for hire.
Built pipelines to streamline the development process.
Iteratively improved upon the pipeline by consulting with recruitment and marketing specialists.
Managed Recruiters and Developers within the recruitment pipeline.

Software Development Team Lead

Feb 2022 - Jun 2023

Coming soon!

Software Development Consultation

Oct 2022 - Present

Coming soon!