Naeem Thomas

Product Manager / Full Stack Engineer at Rivalz.ai

Managed the full product life cycle and launched the Rivalze ecosystem, an AI-powered decentralised infrastructure network for the future of compute on blockchain rails.

Full Stack Engineer at EZ-IT

Delivered end-to-end IT solutions for businesses looking to expand their online presence and modernize their technical infrastructure.

Full Stack Engineer at EZ-IT

Designed, built, and maintained a WhatsApp native e-commerce platform, enabling entrepreneurs to create and manage online stores entirely through a conversational interface. End-to-End System Development: Architected and implemented the full backend and frontend stack powering the WhatsApp app commerce experience. Conversational UX + API Integration: designed chat flows and automated messaging logic connected to backend APIs, Page 1 powered by user profiles, product catalogs, and order management systems. Automation & Deployment: implemented pipelines to automate storefront creation, asset management, and infrastructure provisioning.

Chief Technical Officer at Ezithenga

Designed, built, and maintained a WhatsApp native e-commerce platform; led tech strategy and architectural direction for scalable AI-enabled e-commerce infrastructure; implemented conversational UX and API integrations; drove automation and deployment processes.

Junior IT Security Specialist at Old Mutual

Contract/temporary role focusing on IT security within Old Mutual systems; conducted access reviews and built systems that convert access control data into reviewable spreadsheets for managers.

IT Security Administrator at Old Mutual Solution Delivery

Contract position to fulfil a role left open by several staff taking leave. Managed access for Old Mutual systems; account administration (password resets, user deletions and restores); security help desk assisting users with access procedures; password resets, restored access, creating security groups, processing forms and requests.