Edward Whitehead

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Seasoned Software Architect, Technical Leader, and Full-Stack Developer with 20+ years of experience delivering scalable SaaS platforms, cross-platform mobile solutions, AI automation systems, and modern cloud-native…

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Seasoned Software Architect, Technical Leader, and Full-Stack Developer with 20+ years of experience delivering scalable SaaS platforms, cross-platform mobile solutions, AI automation systems, and modern cloud-native applications. I combine deep technical execution with high-level strategic leadership — designing architectures, leading teams, implementing automation, managing product lifecycles, and driving end-to-end delivery.

I have founded and led multiple technology ventures (Qirvo, Violt, Orby), architected enterprise systems across mobility, fintech, insurance, and AI automation, and executed modernization strategies for both start-ups and global enterprises. My experience spans Next.js, React, Node.js, TypeScript, C#, .NET MAUI, Kotlin, Azure, Firebase, MongoDB, and AI/ML workflows.

I excel at roles requiring delivery, leadership, clarity, strategy, architecture, technical problem-solving, documentation, integration, and product direction — making me highly effective across Leadership & Strategy, Implementation & Integration, and Creative & Communication career tracks.

  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services
  • Computers & Electronics
  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Telecommunications

Work experience· 9 roles

Founder · Payment Bee Inc.Jun 2025 – Sep 2025 · 4 mos

Built Flutter/Firebase app for gratuity payments in the restaurant industry; leading expansion toward a global FinTech gateway with blockchain integration (Go, Rust, Solidity).

Founder/Developer · QirvoJun 2025 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos

Founded Qirvo, an AI-powered command platform that connects apps, devices and workflows. Built a plugin marketplace (free and paid) with the Qirvo SDK, Echo CLI with AI automation, memory and task tracking, and GitHub integration. Introduced AI Dev Agent features (Telegram and email notifications) and designed a monorepo with layered MongoDB memory to retain context. Launched the qirvo.ai branding, site, and investor materials, and led GTM efforts including beta testing and developer outreach.

Senior Software Developer (Contract) · AZ ConsultingApr 2022 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Conducted architectural reviews and solution upgrades in Xamarin Forms for UK & SA clients; produced technical reports and participated in candidate technical interviews.

Software Developer · SmartTaskDec 2021 – Present · 5 yrs
Software Developer (Contract) · ThinkologyNov 2021 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 11 mos
Senior Software Developer / Team Lead · Bumblebee Cape TownSep 2021 – Sep 2025 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Senior Software Developer (Contract) · iOCOOct 2019 – Sep 2025 · 6 yrs
Career Break · Self-EmployedMar 2019 – Sep 2025 · 6 yrs 7 mos

Education

N4 Certificate in General Management · Signa2016
Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Science · Johannesburg Technical College1993

Certifications and awards

Ethereum Blockchain Developer Bootcamp (Solidity)2022
Qt 6 Core with C++2021
Flutter & Dart Complete Guide2020
Complete C# Masterclass2024

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