The way is forward.
Moving the African continent,
one creative mobile solution at a time
"It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can only do little - do what you can." Sydney Smith
Ui/Ux Design
Well designed applications not only make them easy to use but boost the confidence of the user.
Mobile Development
We all have one in our pocket; we spend a great deal of time staring at them, we should be gearing most solutions toward them.
Researcher
I am not a fully fledged academic, but the idea of stopping to learn terrifies me.
Enabler of development
Nothing in this era, will have a more profound impact on the African continent, than the proliferation of mobile technologies.
Some Interesting & Totally Random Facts
About Me
In the picture: me giving a talk on creative and digital innovation at the Science Forum South Africa (2018) held at the Convention Centre of the CSIR Pretoria.
Finished projects
Learning Years
Working hours
Coffee Cups(OMG)
Some Words About Me
The Journey so far
"Loïc is an extremely talented, hardworking and dedicated individual with a bright future ahead. He delivers work of an exceptionally high standard and is not prepared to settle for mediocrity. He is an asset to the team of the Centre for Community Technologies and continuously challenges himself in his postgraduate research studies."
Prof. Darelle van Greunen
Superbalist.com
2019-present
Software Engineer
Involved in the design and development of Superbalist.com Android and Growth platform,
- Growth and Retention
- Design
- Development
Centre for Community Technologies (NMU)
2015-2019Senior Developer
Involved in the design and development of mobile applications (Primarily Android)
- Requirement specifications
- Design
- Development
Researcher Assistant
2015-2019Nelson Mandela University
On going research in the field of electric mobility
- Promoter: Prof Darelle van Greunen
- User experience/ E-agriculture/E-Mobility
HEDIS - Cape Town
2018University of Cape Town
Course on idea generation, design thinking, development of personas and prototypes and how to pitch your ideas effectively.
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Project Health Screener
2014-2015Design, Development and Training
Development of a mobile application that will assist nurses in the health screening of pupils at various schools in the Eastern Cape. Stakeholders:
- Tech4Red
- Dept. Science and Technology
Hydroponic Project
2014-2015
Software Team Leader
Development of a mobile system for hydroponic farms in the region of South Africa. The system helps in the monitoring of vital variables in a greenhouse, such as temperature, humidity, pH, and EC
- Fraunhofer Portugal
- Small Commercial hydroponic farms in Eastern Cape
Master of Technology Information Technology(Cum Laude)
2014Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Research skills .
Bachelor Of Technology Information Technology Software Development
2013Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
4th year of study that leads to a high degree of specialisation.
National Diploma Information Technology Software Development
2010-2012Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Three years course to effectively solve business-related problems, and trains extensively in areas such as computer software, computer hardware, networks and the analysis, design and implementation of software solutions..
Diploma Information Technology Programming (Distinction)
2008-2009Varsity College - Pretoria
A two year course focused on hands-on programming practice
What happens when
I cool off
There is nothing more relaxing than taking a stroll in a nature reserve; I am an avid hiker. Lucky for me there is an endless number of beautiful trails in South Africa.
How I Work
The Work Process I believe in
"In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable." Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Discuss the project
01.Spend most of the time thinking about the problem.
Go through a rigorous ideation and planning process. Most people want to see me jumping directly in front of the PC and start typing lines of code. The most important part of programming for me happens on a notepad.
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Develop & elaborate
02.Still no lines code
Are we done planning? Great! Now death by prototypes. We are going to develop prototypes until we are 85% sure we are on the same page. (It can never be 100%, people change their minds all the time)
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Final Steps
03.Finally!
If one and two were done right, this is a walk in the park. And everybody is happy!
My Own Developer's Skills and
Interests
In the picture: me with some very influential women of our times. (Will not mention names). Drop me a message to tell me how many you recognised and the impact they might have had on your life. Get In Touch
